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Statistical information on patients that were very seriously injured (VSI) or seriously injured (SI) on Operation Herrick (Afghanistan).

• Updated: 31 October 2016

How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.

• Write a letter, complain or try mediation

  You can get compensation by taking legal action, but it could cost you…

• Check your insurance policies

  You may already have insurance to pay for the legal costs of making a…

• Using a solicitor or a claims company

  You cannot usually get legal aid for personal injury cases. A solicitor…

Find out what support options are available if you're a veteran with an illness or injury.

• Updated: 12 September 2024

An accessible version of the tariff of injuries from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.

• Updated: 1 September 2025

Report a dead or injured animal such as a badger, fox or domestic pet found on the road

Compensation schemes you can apply to if you've been injured or became ill while serving in the armed forces - who can claim, how to claim, how long it takes, complaining about decisions

Tax and reporting rules for employers providing compensation for injuries at work

Information about the Personal Injury Discount Rate review 2024.

• Updated: 2 December 2024

You must tell DVLA if you have a serious head injury - download the correct form to let them know

How to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime.