A Freedom of Information Act request has provided figures that show compensation claims against the MoD (Ministry of Defence) cost £17 million during 2012.

Out of the 137 accidents reported, slips and trips on Ministry of Defence property and injuries sustained in MoD kitchens were the most common compensation claims against MoD.

Overall the amount of compensation paid by the Ministry of Defence in 2012 was an 8 per cent increase on 2011.

See also: http://www.biggerinjuryclaims.co.uk/