Military case studies – Hugh James

Soldier awarded £750k for Cold Injury that ended Military career: Mr. R’s Story.

Sara — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:15:30 +0000

Soldier’s career progression hampered by Non-Freezing Cold Injuries suffered during training

George Tossell — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:36:56 +0000

Our client sustained a non-freezing cold injury (NFCI) to both of his feet in 2015 as a result of cold exposure during his time in service.

Cold injuries are preventable injuries and can be a lifelong condition: Andrew’s story

George Tossell — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:41:32 +0000

Between May 1994, and August 2017, Andrew served in the British Army. “I decided to join the Army when I was 17. As I have a family history of military service, it seemed a natural step to take at the time.”

Widow of veteran fights for change after undiagnosed PTSD leads to suicide

George Tossell — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:05:45 +0000

Over the last five years Leigh Bowen, Associate in the Military team at Hugh James, has worked with the family of Jonathan “Jonny” Cole. Jonny Cole, from Ironville, Derbyshire, was a veteran whose undiagnosed PTSD led to his suicide, he was just 39. Earlier this year, an inquest found that NHS and army failings were to blame.

Cold Injury in the Armed Forces: A case study

George Tossell — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:01:26 +0000

Cold injury is a significant concern for military personnel. This study delves into the experience of a former British Army combat medical technician (CMT) who suffered cold injuries during his service.

Former Marine awarded more than £700,000 for noise induced hearing loss

spindogs — Wed, 03 May 2023 15:31:45 +0000

The High Court has applied the new Ogden Tables’ reduction factor guidance for contingencies other than mortality in Barry v The Secretary of State for Defence [2023] EWHC 459 (KB) for future loss.