UK BACK INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADVICE

Back injury compensation claims usually result from pinched nerves, disc compression, nerve root irritation or strained and pulled muscles which can result in long term pain and disability. It is officially estimated that over 85% of UK adults under the age of 50 have at some time in their lives suffered from pain caused as a result of a traumatic lumbar injury. The most common causes include car accidents, sports injuries and lifting accidents.

Lifting accidents account for a large proportion of back injury compensation claims and if the accident is as a result of a lack of relevant training or inadequate equipment then a claim for compensation can be made against the employers. The Regulations require that a risk assessment is carried out prior to any lifting operations and failure to do so can result in a finding of negligence. Employers are required to eliminate or reduce risk as far as is reasonably possible and will be liable to pay damages for any injury if they fail to do so.

There are a number of things you can do after an accident to protect your right to compensation. The following are suggestions that may help to prove your claim.

• Write down as much as you can about the accident and any financial losses you've suffered as a result of the accident.
• Visit a hospital or your doctor for treatment and to record the extent of the injury.
• Make notes of conversations that you have with people involved in the accident.
• Preserve evidence of who caused the accident and what damage was done by collecting physical evidence and taking photographs.
• Locate people who witnessed the accident and who might be able to help you prove your case and obtain their names addresses and telephone numbers.
• Notify anyone you think might be responsible for the accident and if appropriate complete an accident report.

Damages that can be claimed may include :-

• Loss of past and future income
• Medical expenses for the past and for the future;
• Assistance for the future;
• Pain and Suffering (including psychological damage)
• Loss of amenities of life;
• Prescriptions
• Reduced employment prospects in the future
• Expenses in relation to the claim

We are an independent network of specialist solicitors who deal exclusively in accident claims. We are all members of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts and our experience and ability will ensure that you receive maximum compensation. Your claim will be dealt with using the no win no fee scheme and there will be no financial contribution from you. You will not have to pay for any disbursements or expenses and you will not have to pay for any insurance. Back injury compensation claims are paid in full with absolutely no deductions.

If you would like free advice from UK accredited experts then just complete the contact form and a member of The Law Society panel of personal injury experts will telephone you without further obligation.