Back injuries
There can be many types of back injury – from a muscular strain causing mild discomfort to more serious injuries which can have a permanent effect on the sufferer’s quality of life. In some serious cases, paralysis can occur. If the injury has been caused by the fault of somebody else (either a person or a company) you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Back injuries can occur in a number of different ways. Common examples include: car accidents causing injuries to the neck and back; workplace accidents causing back injuries from incidents involving a fall, a slip or a trip, lifting heavy items or from items falling.
Use our personal injury claim calculator to work out how much compensation is likely for back injuries.
Case study
After delivering kegs into a pub cellar, our client closed the door, only to find the concrete around the door disintegrating. He was left supporting the full weight of the door to stop it falling into the cellar, and as a result he suffered a back injury. The pub company sought to evade liability as our client’s colleague did not recall the accident, and our client had not consulted his doctor at the time.
As he appeared to us to be a very credible, straightforward individual, we pressed on with the case, raising proceedings on his behalf. An initial offer of £6,000 was made. Through our negotiation this was increased to £8,000, then £9,100. We lodged a formal proposal to settle for £10,000, which was successful.
If you are interested in making a compensation claim for a back injury, please get in touch with us today for a confidential discussion.
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