A military accident can happen on any given day and to anyone, a new recruit, or a seasoned veteran. There are many different scenarios that can cause accidents. It is important that all the parties involved in any exercise being carried out do their best to maintain the safety of the others involved as well as their own safety.
Accidents can happen at any time it can happen while at war or in training. A gun can go off hitting a soldier. There can be an explosion and onlookers or a passersby gets hit by flying debris or missiles. There are even motor vehicle accidents on the base where a car or truck can hit or run over military personnel. An accident can happen anywhere on the way to work at the base or on the streets.
You could be a young and promising new recruit on your way one morning or afternoon, busily minding your own business or paying close attention to getting to your destination. You may be driving or walking when suddenly, seemingly from out of nowhere an army truck or vehicle ploughs into your vehicle right there on the army base. At the time you may not be sure about the details of exactly what happened. You wake up in an army facility with two broken legs. A promising career cut short.
You could be a seasoned veteran and a high ranking officer in charge of personnel. On this particular day you are in charge of the training exercises for the new recruits. You have given them their instructions and they are each firing at their assigned targets. Suddenly in the background there is a large explosion and a huge fire erupts. There is debris flying everywhere.
You are busily trying to ensure the safety of your recruits when you realize that you have been hit in the head by flying debris as blood comes trickling down your face. This is the last thing you remember as you lose consciousness. A lifetime of dedication and service brought abruptly to an end.
It really does not matter what the particular details of an accident are. The result is always the same for military personnel. It means that you will be unable or unfit to carry out your assigned duties. The circumstances surrounding the military accident will determine which of the parties involved are at fault. Could the accident have been avoided?
The severity of the accident will determine the extent of the injury or injuries sustained as well as determine how long the recovery process will be. Accidents take only seconds to occur and can take you a lifetime to recover from. In a flash all that you value and care for can be taken away from you. Your career, your health, limbs, family, and financial safety and security.
It is very important regardless of the details of your accident to do some research and try to get as much information as possible. It is essential to know your rights and what can be expected from the Ministry of Defense. It is important to have a team like Hilary Meredith Solicitors in your corner asking all the right questions and following the prescribed guidelines to ensure you are adequately and fairly compensated for your loss.
Cheri Davis writes for http://www.hmsolicitors.co.uk/
