Back Injury

An introduction to back injury claims

If you have suffered a spinal injury as the result of an accident that was not wholly your fault, you may be entitled to compensation.

Due to their seriousness, spinal injuries are often particularly traumatic. Because of this, it is especially important that you should seek advice from a specialist law firm who provide a quality, caring service tailored to the specific needs of each client.

By contacting our team of personal injury experts, you can guarantee that your claim will be handled by a skilled spinal injury lawyer who is experienced in securing compensation for back injury victims. You can also expect to receive practical help and friendly support.

Why choose us for your back injury claim?

At Macks, we are very proud to say that we have never ‘bought in’ any spinal injury work from a claims management company. Indeed, we have never ‘bought in’ any personal injury work. We choose to rely on our reputation of providing clients with a first-class service. Our biggest source of new clients is the person recommendation of our existing client-base.

What we can do for you

At no cost to you, we will help you get back on your feet physically and financially.

We will help you get back on your feet financially by:

seeking and recovering the maximum compensation in the quickest possible time; and
seeking and recovering interim payments from the other party’s insurer to alleviate financial hardship.

We will help you get back on your feet physically by:

arranging for necessary private physiotherapy, medical treatment and rehabilitation; and
seeking and recovering compensation for the cost of adapting your home and vehicle.

Choose us to pursue your back injury claim and we guarantee that you will receive 100 per cent of any compensation recovered without any deductions whatsoever.

How to make a back injury claim

If you would like to speak to a legal expert about the possibility of making a claim, please contact us now.

Spinal injury claims can ensure financial peace of mind

The spine is a delicate and complex part of the body. It is made up of different parts. The vertebrae are small bones which support the body and protect the spinal cord, which is a bundle of nerves that carries signals to and from the brain. In between the vertebrae are discs of cartilage which cushion the joints. If the spinal cord becomes damaged, this can affect movement and sensory functions because the signals to and from the brain may be disrupted. This is called paralysis. In cases of paralysis, the costs of home adaptation and care can be very high.

The right solicitor is essential in a spinal cord injury claim

The solicitor that you use for a claim for compensation may directly affect the payment that you receive. An experienced and knowledgeable solicitor will pursue detailed medical evidence and witness statements and will also pursue an interim payment if you need one for things like home adaptation. Spinal injuries can have devastating effects which can impact the rest of your life. Because the spinal cord carries nerve signals to and from the brain, if it is damaged, this can result in paralysis and loss of sensory function. Therefore, it is important to use a solicitor who will ensure you receive the compensation that you deserve.

Back injury compensation in case of employer negligence

According to HSE statistics, musculoskeletal disorders, including back injuries, are the most common type of work-related illness reported. This equates to 3.3 million working days lost in 2009/10 because of musculoskeletal disorders. Measures can be taken by employers to reduce the risk of back injuries in the work place. One company has introduced on-site physiotherapy to reduce the impact of back injuries and has reduced the number of employee injuries and the amount of sickness leave as a result. Unfortunately, not all employers put this much care into their workers’ wellbeing. If a company’s negligence results in an injury at work, the employee may be able to submit a claim for back injury compensation.

Risk of back injury at work

Spinal injury is one of the most common causes of paralysis. The spinal cord carries nerve signals from the brain to the rest of the body. If it is damaged, it can affect movement and sensory functions. Other types of back injury include slipped discs, where one of the cushioning discs between the vertebrae becomes damaged, and sciatica, where the sciatic nerve which travels from the pelvis to the feet becomes irritated. Employers have a responsibility to ensure that the risk of spinal injuries and other back injuries is minimised.

Compensation payment in back injury settlements varies

A nurse who worked in an Intensive Care Unit has been awarded a compensation payment of £800,000 in one of the biggest back injury settlements of its kind. There was no mechanical hoist available so the nurse and one other member of staff moved a patient by hand. As a result, he tore a vertebral disc which caused intense pain and meant that he had to leave his job. Back injuries are common in the British work force. Approximately 49% of the UK population will suffer from back pain for at least one day in any one year.