Back Injuries Claims

Injuries may vary from the lower back all towards the neck. Injuries could occur due to overloading or jerking when lifting heavy objects, failing to lift from the legs, thus straining the back and putting stress on the spine . Poor lifting can lead to detrimental consequences such as tearing of the bladder and bowel function, having to face severe sexual difficulties, unsightly scarring and the possibility of future surgery.

Severe back injuries

Compensation - £23,000- £105,750
Recovery Time - Despite improvement, full recovery is unlikely, chronic pain and suffering is expected to subsist
Comments - Severe injury to spinal discs; sexual impairment to impotence; unsightly scarring and depression as a result of such injury even though paralysis is negligible.

Moderate back injuries

Compensation - £8,000 - £24,750
Recovery Time - Recovery with some permanent or chronic lasting discomfort.
Comments - injuries range from irritation of ligaments and muscles to more severe fracture of the vertebrae and other injuries resulting in constant pain and suffering.

Minor back injuries

Compensation - £4,500 - £7, 300
Recovery Time - Within 2 -5 years
Comments - Focuses on strains and sprains and soft tissue injuries; a full recovery is expected; the amount of compensation varies according to the recovery time.

Example payouts for Back Injury compensation claims
 

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