Military Claims (Part 2)
Kenworthy’s Chambers is happy to announce ‘Military Claims’, a free two-part CPD training course now taking place on Wednesday 21st of March from 4 pm – 5 pm and Wednesday 3rd of April from 4 pm – 5 pm, hosted by Army Reservist and Personal Injury specialist Peter Quegan.
Please register your place for part two of this virtual course which is now taking place on Wednesday 3rd of April from 4 pm – 5 pm by filling out the sign-up form at the bottom of this page. To register for Military Claims (Part 1) follow the link.
Who is this seminar for?
This seminar is suitable for Personal Injury Lawyers looking for a new niche acting for military clients or those who already act for military clients but are not sure what they do not know.
What does this seminar cover?
Career specific special damages.
A guide to the armed forces compensation scheme (AFCS).
The approach to fitness, covering the physical employment standards required for service, fitness tests and rehabilitation.
What will I learn?
The basics of Military force structures. How and where servicemen and women can be deployed.
The effect of a career in the reserves on personal injury claims.
Pay rates for different military personnel. How to calculate career forecasts using statistics on chances of progression through the ranks, family history and reports.
Why you must consider post-service careers based upon service qualifications and experience.
Military jargon explained. Including acronyms, abbreviations and ranks.
The different types of reports you will come across and how to assess them.
The open source documents you need to find for both liability and quantum issues
Signposting service charities and support groups to help your clients.
About the speaker
Peter Quegan joined the Territorial Army in 1990. In 2003 he served a tour in Iraq and in 2004 he attended Staff College. He was awarded the Queen's Volunteer Reserve Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 2007.
Formerly a member of Forces Law which specialised in claims by Armed Forces personnel, Peter has plenty of experience in claims against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and for service personnel generally. Before being called to the Bar in 2010, Peter acted as a Solicitor for claimants from all three services.
Although still serving in the Army Reserve, Peter is cleared to act in cases against the MoD so long as they do not involve his own chain of command.
Peter specialises in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Inquests, and Landlord and Tenant cases.
Please be advised that ‘Military Claims (Part 2)’ seminar has been rearranged for 03/04/2024 and invites to this virtual seminar will be sent via email to all registrants in advance.
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