Back Injuries

An injury to your back can be one of the most debilitating injuries given that the spine and back muscles are central to every movement we make and, with the help of the abdominals, help to support our organs. Acute back pain can severely affect the quality of the sufferer's life. Injuries to the back can be incurred in any number of ways, from a slip, trip and fall; a sports injury; a road traffic accident or an accident at work.

No matter how it was caused, symptoms include pain (that can be most severe), swelling and bruising, and pins and needles or numbness in the arms and legs. The latter can be indication of neurological damage and should be taken very seriously. If you injure your back, there is no way of knowing whether you have damaged the spine without a scan or an x-ray; even dull back pain that you think is minor could be masking a more serious injury. It is best to take no chances when it comes to your back, whether you have been experiencing pain in your back through your every day movements for some time or you have had a sudden traumatic injury.

If your back injury was the fault of someone else, whether at work, in the street or on a playing field, you could be able to claim compensation for your personal injury. Compensation amounts for back injuries vary just as widely as the scope of the injuries themselves. It goes without saying that spinal cord damage will warrant higher compensation than a mild muscle pain, however if the injury was not your fault and you think you have a case for compensation, then don't miss out on what is rightfully yours, no matter how much that may be. Our team of experts will discuss your case and advise on the next steps.