Making a personal injury claim for a Back Injury

A thorough overview of back injuries, common injuries sustained to the back and possible compensation awards for this type of injury.

If you have suffered a back injury in the workplace, RTA, or through a trip or fall, which was not your fault you should consult a personal injury lawyer who will be able to advise you on how to claim compensation

Overview of back injury claims

We are currently handling a number of back injury accident claims, mainly arising from accidents at work. Back injuries are one of the most common personal injuries. A back injury can be life altering and often leads to ongoing problems that always worsen.  Whiplash injuries are not exclusively neck injuries but can often damage back muscles and tissue.Back injuries are defines as injuries sustained to the lower  and / or middle part of the spine and the surrounding muscles and tissues.  Upper spine injuries, commonly cause through whiplash accidents  are referred to as neck injuries

Back injury victims suffer uniquely. Unlike with a broken arm or a broken leg, there is often no visible injury. Following the accident, the initial sympathy can often fade away, due to lack of a visible injury. This can leave the individual feeling very isolated in coping with their disability.We appreciate this, and quite apart from fighting the claim, we realise the importance of general support throughout the lifetime of the case.

How the process works

In nearly all back injury claims, the existence or otherwise of a risk assessment will be important consideration in assessing legal liability.

The risk assessment must take into account factors such as:

  • The nature of the task
  • The nature of the load being carried
  • The working environment
  • The capabilities of the individual.

Back Injury Case study

We are currently acting for a male client in London, who suffered a severe back injury while delivering  pre packed food in a working environment. His immediate employers were a work agency, who sent her to work for a food distribution company. Neither the company nor the employment agency had provided any manual handling training. Furthermore neither of them had undertaken a risk assessment. Liability has been admitted and the claim is continuing.

Whether it is a car, work or any other type of accident resulting in an injury to your lower or middle back, if you are not at fault you may be able to file a personal injury claim and receive back injury compensation.

Road Traffic Accidents and Back injuries

Car accidents are the cause of the vast majority of back injuries.  Whiplash is instant, a person  is jarred and their head is slung forward in a forceful manner (hyperextension) and then it is forced back with just as much strength (hyperflexion).

Joints, discs, muscles, nerves, and other parts of the back and neck are often injured due to the severity and force of the car accident

Symptoms may include muscle spasms in the upper back, increased pain with movement, and escalating pain in the bottom of the back.  Lumbar sprains and strains, which is an extremely painful are a common back injury.

There are many circumstances in which the back can get injured, not only from a car accident. Accidents at work, such as falling off a ladder or excessive lifting can lead to major back problems and/or injuries.

Back Injury Compensation

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