Law firms Alexander Harris and Clarke Willmott & Clarke have begun investigating claims from the thousands of veterans and civilians who took part in or were witness to, Britain's nuclear testing programme in the 1950's and 60's.
Thousands of veterans who took part in the tests in Australia, Christmas Island and other islands in the Pacific later developed chronic ill health. In many cases protective clothing was not issued and many blame the tests for making them ill.
Alexander Harris and Clarke Willmott & Clarke have been instructed by a number of veterans and their families, as they are recognised specialists in this type of work. The Legal Service Commission has taken the decision to fund preliminary investigations and has granted a generic certificate to both firms to investigate the possibility of actions against the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The MoD has always denied that the level of exposure was sufficient to have caused the cancers and associated illnesses complained of. However we believe that recently published research shows that the stance taken by the MoD is incorrect and that the veterans have sustained injuries that should allow them to claim compensation from the British Government.
During the cold war years both Britain and the US detonated a large number of nuclear devices at various locations in the Southern Hemisphere. Tens of thousands of troops both from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries were exposed to the atomic radiation resulting from the tests. Many claim that health side-effects were apparent within days. In the ensuing years, many have died from forms of radiogenic cancers.
If you believe that you or a member of your family has suffered as a result of Britain's nuclear testing programme in the 1950's and 60's, please fill in the brief online form by provide brief details by clicking here.
The firm has also been recently contacted by military personnel who have complained about the provision of inadequate clothing and equipment.
If you believe that you might have a legal claim relating to Nuclear Testing, please complete the online enquiry form or call 0870 024 0558. Your enquiry will be forwarded to a solicitor who specialises in Nuclear Testing.
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