Mark's Story

"I'm grateful that I had Lawyers on my side to bring the Army to account and secure a proper compensation."

Mark

"I was taking part on a "medicine man" exercise in Canada in a Main Battle Tank (MBT).

"We ended up 1,000 metres in front of the others which put us in a danger area.

"We were inside a dark vehicle and I was thrown to the back wall of the turret.

"I don't remember being pulled out. A tracked ambulance came to our assistance.

"The injury that I have is a muscular injury. I can't lift anything.

"The wastage is inside the joint and my shoulder has dropped about an inch.

"I used to play and coach rugby but have had to give it up.

"The MOD denied liability and we had to go to trial.

"I never thought I would be in a situation where I would have to take the Army to court.

"I am just grateful that I had lawyers on my side to bring the Army to account and secure proper compensation for me so I could get on and start a new life.

"I was very pleased with the settlement, I keep 100% of it.

"The MOD had to pay all the costs."