Back Injury

If you have suffered a back injury you may be entitled to a compensatory award. The various award brackets embrace a range of injuries and these have been summarised below.

The level of the award will depend on various factors including the extent of your pain, any depression, the degree to which you are independent and your age and life expectancy.

• Serious consequences following injury, such as impotency - £66,000 to £111,000
• Cases with special features such as impaired bladder - in the region of £53,000
• Fractured discs with on-going disabilities despite treatment - £25,500 to £45,750 

The level of the award will depend on the extent of your pain, the impact of the injury on your work and home life and the possibility of you requiring future surgery.

• Cases involving less severe residual disabilities - £18,250 to £25,500

Minor

• Strains, sprains, disc prolapses with full or near recovery in 5 years - £5,150 to £8,250
• Strains, sprains, disc prolapses with full or near recovery in 2 years - up to £5,150        

Call 0800 043 4035 now to speak to a specialist personal injury solicitor about claiming compensation following a back injury.