Chug:-
So they settled out of consideration for the family?
No - The MoD made an offer, the family settled.
Please be aware that it was your campaign (and tuc, Nige Gilb, Flip etc) that gave me the courage to sue the MoD and win, spectacularly.
Most civil suits are No Win No Fee, or Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). In the latter CFA you are insured against costs on the grounds that when your lawyer says "That's as good an offer as we can expect" you have to accept, or be liable for costs of both sides.