Back injury claim

Back Injury claims

Back injuries can happen in a number of different ways, leading to a back or spinal injury claim, you need an expert to help you define what the actual diagnosis and its worth getting contact with us today (its free and totally confidential, call 0800 011 2172), our panel of solicitors can help you by recommending the professional you need to help you. A back injury is a common problem; it can range from a steady ache to a quick pain that leaves you unable to go about your daily activities. A back injury claim could be the result of a car accident, a fall, something falling on your or lifting something too heavy. It is thought that 8 out of 10 people suffer from back pain. Back pain is common and the largest single cause of sickness absence in the UK. Although it can be extremely painful, it is usually not serious.

A back sprain is a stretched or torn ligament in the back. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Sprains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Spinal injuries such as sprains and breaks can result in acute or chronic pain. Sprains are ligaments that support the spine are torn. They can arise from twisting or lifting incorrectly. Breaks to the vertebrae may be caused by more severe injuries that result from accidents and falls. There are a number of factors that can increase the risk of injury including:

  • Age: Back pain can affect anyone, of any age, but it is more common in people between the ages of 35-55 years.
  • Fitness level: This is because poor back and abdominal muscles may not properly support your spine.
  • Diet: A poor diet can lead to obesity, which can put strain on the back.
  • Heredity: Genetics issues can lead to back problems.
  • Occupational Factors: A physical job, which invoices heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling, can cause back injury.

There are two categories of back injury:

  • Acute - this is where your back pain lasts for less than 3 months, and
  • Chronic - this is where your back pain develops gradually over time, lasts more than 3 weeks, and causes long-term problems.

Treatment for back your back injury will depend on whether it is acute or chronic.

Claims and compensation for Acute Back Injury

Acute back injury typically gets better on its own and without intervention, however painkillers and anti-inflammatory tablets may help ease the pain. Often the advice is go about your usual activities as much as you can with the assurance that the problem will clear up, but always consult a professional, leave nothing to chance.

Claims and compensation for Chronic Back Injury

Treatment for chronic back injury falls into 2 categories: the kind that requires an operation and the kind that does not. In the majority of situations, a back injury does not require surgery. Doctors will almost always try to avoid surgery.

If you feel you have a back injury claim and are due compensation as a result of your back injury is a result of other people at work, play or in the home, get in contact with the Accident Injury Line today - its free and totally confidential. Call 0800 011 2172 or email, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or complete our claims form and we will contact you at your convenience.