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Feb. 26, 2026

The injury gap between military service and civilian justice

Military toughness helps in uniform but hurts in court, leaving veterans underrepresented and penalized in personal injury claims.

Yosi Yahoudai

Co-Founder and Managing Partner
J&Y Law

Phone: (877) 862-4317

Email: intakes@jnylaw.com

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David S. Allard

Prelitigation Managing Attorney
J&Y Law

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The injury gap between military service and civilian justice
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Military service instills a culture of endurance, self‑reliance and pushing through discomfort without complaint. While those traits are valued in uniform, they can later work against veterans in civilian courtrooms, where early reporting and visible advocacy matter. 

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