A Simple Guide to Back Injury Compensation

Understanding Back Injuries and Their Impact

Anybody who has suffered a back injury will understand how restricting and painful it can be. A back injury can come in many forms, ranging from frozen shoulders and sprains, to torn ligaments and fractures. With the back forming the core of the body, a back injury can prevent you from being able to do the simplest of tasks and disrupt your everyday life. A back injury can take a long time to recover from, leaving people out of work and needing daily care and assistance. Unfortunately, the effects of some back injuries can be permanent and life-changing, sometimes leaving you in chronic pain or paralysed.

Common Causes of Back Injuries

Back injuries tend to go hand in hand with physical activity. Any occupation that requires heavy lifting may cause muscle tears or strains. There is also the possibility of suffering a back injury by falling from height or being struck by heavy machinery. This type of injury is also commonplace in road traffic collisions as well as contact sports. If you have suffered damage to your back due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation and should speak with a legal professional.

Our Expertise in Handling Back Injury Claims

We are unfortunately very aware of the impact an injury to the back can have on someone’s personal and professional life. Thankfully, with the years of knowledge and expertise our team have in handling this type of claim, we have already been able to help many clients obtain the compensation they deserve.

How Much is Your Back Injury Claim Worth?

The figures shown below are provided as guidelines. In order to determine a more accurate valuation of your potential injury claim, it is recommended that you speak with one of our solicitors.

• £36,000 – £151,000 – Severe Damage to Back
• £11,500 – £36,500 – Moderate Damage to Back
• £11,500 – £26,000 – Minor Damage to Back
• Up to £2,500 – Short Term Injury to Back

What are General and Special Damages?

General Damages

The compensation calculator can help you estimate the amount of compensation you might receive for your injury claim. This part of your compensation is known as General Damages, as it relates to the pain, suffering, and loss of amenity that you have suffered as a result of your accident.

• Pain: refers to the initial pain you suffered when your accident occurred.
• Suffering: refers to the ongoing pain that you have endured since the accident.
• Loss of amenity: refers to the fact that you could either for a period, or permanently, no longer do something that you could do prior to the accident, for example, play a sport.

Special Damages

The compensation calculator does not include other losses that you might have incurred as a result of your accident, such as loss of earnings, cost of care, or damage to property. These items are known as Special Damages and can be claimed in addition to the General Damages mentioned above. The amount of compensation you receive will ultimately be made up of General and Special Damages, that is your injury claim and financial losses.

How Can Stonehewer Moss Help You on a ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ Basis?

‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is a way of funding your personal injury claim without having to pay solicitors’ fees up front. If your claim is successful, then your legal costs will usually be deducted from your compensation, leaving you with a minimum of 75% of your compensation claim. To make sure ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is the right way to fund your personal injury claim, you can contact us at Stonehewer Moss solicitors for a free no-obligation assessment of your claim, guaranteed to provide you with the best advice on how to progress with your claim.