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Back Injury

Spinal injuries affect thousands of people across the UK every year, often resulting in a dramatic change of lifestyle. Spinal injuries are most likely to occur as the result of a road traffic accident; however, they can happen in almost any circumstances. However they are caused, few injuries are as serious or potentially life-altering as spinal injuries. We recognise the serious impact that spinal injuries can have on both you and your family, and are dedicated to assisting you secure all the support you will need. Contact us on 0800 980 9390 if you would like more information about making a spinal injury claim.

Expert legal advice:

Our specialist lawyers have years of experience in dealing with all kinds of spinal injury claims, including particularly severe and life-altering injuries. With expert knowledge concerning the complex legal issues surrounding spinal injuries, our lawyers are committed to supporting the victims of spinal injuries and their families by securing the maximum compensation for their needs.

A constant commitment to client care:

We understand that, following a spinal injury, you will need ongoing support and care; at Macks, our role extends far beyond just seeking compensation for the accident itself. We examine each case in full detail, assessing your needs in both the short and long term. With this in mind, we fight to secure compensation to cover all the ongoing care required, helping you to have the best possible quality of life.

We seek to secure vital interim payments to assist with providing immediate medical and rehabilitation treatment. It is important that you receive the best, specialised medical treatments for your injuries, which is why week seek interim payments for treatments such as physiotherapy, hydrotherapy or occupational therapy. This is in addition to payments for any aids or adaptations now needed in your home as a result of the accident.

Interim payments can also help to ease any financial burdens caused by the accident, particularly if you are unable to work due to your injury.

A comprehensive approach, tailored to you and your needs:

We pride ourselves on our holistic approach, offering a comprehensive service that addresses all the implications of the spinal injury. We work closely with medical, rehabilitation and care experts to fund and establish a co-ordinated care regime, enabling you to make the best recovery possible. If you are unable to return to work due to your injury, our lawyers seek compensation for any loss of earnings both now and in the future.

We can also advise on applications for welfare and state disability benefits. Our approach is centred on a commitment to your long term welfare, which is why at the conclusion of the claim we seek independent financial advice to help preserve the compensation settlement and make sure it lasts a lifetime.

We recognise the individual nature of spinal injury claims and understand that each person’s rehabilitation needs will be unique. We provide each client with a personal, one-to-one service that is fully tailored to your specific circumstances, with home and hospital visits to alleviate any stress felt by you or your family. Our service is completely free: our clients will keep 100% of the compensation awarded.

Contact us:

For more information about making a spinal injury claim, you can call us free of charge on 0800 980 9390; alternatively, complete our online claim form and a member of our team will call you back.

Spinal injury claims can ensure financial peace of mind
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 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
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
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.