soldier who lost legs gets 152 000 compensation

[bednobs]

and his mum is saying its not enough and they are going to sue for more. What do other ab'ers think about this? In my mind, when you become a soldier, you have to bear in mind there is always the possibility of death/injury. i think 152000 seems ok when he will also be entitled to benefits, housing and home care for free. When you think of all the ww1/2 vets who were bombd, gassed and lost limbs and who never "sued" the army. its not like the army can garuntee your safety after all is it?
am i just being harsh or have i completelty missed the point?
the army are always going on about lack of equipment and underfunding, but they'll get less and put more people in vulnerable positions if they have to pay out more in compensation.

[Goodsoulette]

I meant employment wise..... I cant think of any jobs that can be adjusted to fit someone with no hands/arms. Whereas I can think of plenty that could suit someone with an amputated leg.

[kempie]

...but the �152k wasn't for "an amputated leg".

Ben Parkinson has brain damage which left him in a coma for 3 months, both legs amputated, severe fractures of the left arm rendering it next to useless, damage to his spine, skull, pelvis, hands, spleen and ribcage among his total of 37 injuries. He is expected to spend a year or more in a military rehabilitation centre, but will then need a specially-adapted home and specialist daily care.

I'm pretty certain all of that could, like RSI, "end up interfering with your entire life forever".

[Goodsoulette]

Ooops.... I thought this was about one amputated leg. In cases like this I think the guy who served for his country should be entitled to have some suitable housing provided and care for the rest of his life etc

How much are the rest of the payments going to equate to?

[anotheoldgit]

Goodsoulette

This typist only injured her thumb she did not loose both hands.

But you say you cannot think of any jobs that could be adjusted to fit anyone with no hands/ams.There are many people who are disabled in such a way, but it does not stop them from persuing a suitable career.

[andrea81]

I hate bad press about the Army, they wont just drop him and not care. He will see advisers and civilan councilors who will work with him.

My hubby was in the army, he had a bad leg injury and he's in full time work now as a civilian. I feel terrible pity, but he's lucky he has someone to giev him conpensation, may disabled people dont!