A back injury can lead to long term problems with employment as well as major pain and suffering. A back injury can also have a major impact on your daily life and on your working life.
A lower back injury can be amongst the most common causes of absence from work.
Common back injuries include:-
- Fractured vertebrae
- Slipped discs
- Back spasms
- Muscle tears
- Back sprains
If you suffer a back injury in an accident that wasn't your fault, you need expert legal advice from our Personal Injury Solicitors to act on your behalf in a back injury claim.
Common cause of back injuries, that can give rise to a claim, are Accidents at Work involving lifting or carrying:-
- Lifting weights that are too heavy could be the cause of a back injury
- Lifting weights in a way which is likely to cause a back injury
- Lifting weights without training
- Repetitive lifting
- Repetitive twisting and turning
Employers who require you to lift weights or carry heavy objects should give training in lifting and carrying when you start work, and if you haven't had proper training your employer may be liable to pay compensation for your pain, suffering, loss of earnings and other losses.
A Back injury can also be a common result of:-
- Road Traffic Accidents
- Slips, trips and falls in public places such as shops or supermarkets
If you have suffered a back injury in an accident that wasn't your fault in the last 3 years, our experienced team of Personal Injury Solicitors can help with a back injury claim.
- We offer no win, no fee serivces leaving you with 100% of the compensation award
- We are Solicitors not a Claims Company offering Personal Injury compensation services
- To find out if you have a claim, please contact us on Freephone 0800 614370
