Back Injury
Lower back pain, also known as lumbago, affects seven out of 10 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.
Back pain is one of the main reasons for absence from work in the UK. In most cases, the pain caused by a back injury 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 the back injury develops gradually over time, lasts more than 12 weeks and causes long-term problems, it is known as chronic back pain.
Back injuries can lead to time off work and a loss of earnings until you get back to your job, which means you may be able to claim for compensation. At Claims Direct we can help if you've suffered a back injury at no fault of your own, call us today to discuss your back injury claim.
Suffering a back injury as a result of manual handling at work
Your employer has 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 to minimise the chance of injury. Some employers don’t know they have to train staff involved in manual handling to avoid unnecessary injury, which applies to loads of any weight and whether you are lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying and object. Even if you have had training and suffered a personal injury, you should get legal help as you may be entitled to make a work injury claim.
Claims Direct can help with back injury claims
Claims Direct uses lawyers who are experts in personal injury, including back injuries. 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 necessary treatment for your back injury.
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.
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