Back Injury

Lower back pain, also known as lumbago, affects seven out of ten people at some time in their lives.  The pain can come on suddenly, slowly, or be the direct result of a fall or injury.  If you have suffered a back injury in an accident or at work, you may be entitled to compensation.

About back injuries

Back pain is one of the main reasons for sickness absence in the UK.  Although painful, it is normally not serious.  In most cases the pain lasts from a few days to a few weeks and usually clears up after about six weeks.

If back pain lasts for less than three months it is called acute.  If it develops gradually over time, lasts more than 12 weeks and causes long-term problems, it is known as chronic back pain.

Manual handling at work

Your employer has a responsibility to consider whether you need to carry out any manual handling at work.  If they decide it is necessary, then they have to do a risk assessment of the task.  This applies to loads of any weight and whether you are lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying an object.  

Some employers don’t know they have an obligation to train staff involved in manual handling.  But even if you have had training and still suffered a personal injury, you should get legal help.

Claims Direct can help

Claims Direct uses lawyers who are experts in personal injury.  We can help you whether your back injury was caused by an accident or by your work.

If you have suffered from a back injury it is vital you get rehabilitation and we will also support you through this process, ensuring you get the treatment you need.

Call us now on 0800 884 0321 for a free first discussion about your back injury claim.  You can speak to a trained representative, or leave your details on our online web form and we’ll call you right back.