Back Injuries.
If you have suffered a back injury as a result of an accident at work our Personal Injury Solicitors are here to help.
Injuring your back at work can be an incredibly debilitating experience, causing both physical and psychological suffering, especially if it affects your ability to work.
A back injury can affect every aspect of your life such as your ability to work, sleep and care for your family. Even simple everyday tasks can become difficult. Beyond the physical pain, the emotional toll of financial pressure from time off work and the uncertainty about your recovery can be anxiety inducing.
At Lanyon Bowdler, we understand that making a claim can feel like a big step, especially if you are still in pain or worried about how your employer may respond. We are here to make that step easier. Our accident at work solicitors are highly experienced in bringing Back Injury at Work Claims, and deeply committed to treating every client with care, respect and understanding.
We are here to support your right to a safe work environment, and help you reclaim your strength. Physically, emotionally and financially.
A back injury is any kind of injury which affects the spine or the muscles of the back. The spine forms the main support structure of the body, and consists of disc-shaped bones called vertebrae which are stacked on top of one another, acting as shock absorbers for the body.
There are a number of different kinds of back injury that may occur, including:
Some back injuries are more debilitating and life changing than others, for example a spinal fracture or a disc herniation is likely to involve lost or limited mobility and an extended period of rest and recovery, whilst a strained back muscle may respond well to anti-inflammatory painkillers and heat treatment, allowing the sufferer to carry out their usual daily tasks.
Your back plays a part in virtually every movement you make, which leaves it open to injury from a variety of different sources. Some of the most common causes of back injuries in the workplace can include:
Many back injuries at work can be attributed to improper training in manual handling, or the absence of tools which negate the need to bend, twist, and move your back awkwardly.
If your employer has been negligent in providing appropriate equipment or training to allow you to perform your job safely, and you have sustained a back injury as a result, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
The symptoms of a back injury typically depend on which area of the back was injured in the accident. However, some of the most common symptoms of a back injury include:
If you have been involved in a workplace accident and you begin to notice any of the above symptoms, or any type of pain or discomfort in your back, it is important to seek immediate medical attention.
Your doctor will usually examine you and ask some questions in order to establish the cause and severity of your pain, and they may also refer you for further testing such as an x-ray or MRI scan.
In the first instance, your GP will perform a physical examination and ask you about your symptoms in order to ascertain what has happened and what type of injury you are suffering from.
If the initial physical examination is inconclusive or a more detailed assessment is required, your GP will refer you to a hospital for further testing. This will usually involve an x-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan in order for the doctor to see inside your body and identify any broken or fractured vertebrae, and locate any bulging or herniated discs accurately.
The treatment prescribed for a back injury will typically depend on the type of injury that has occurred, and the level of pain and discomfort the patient is experiencing. Some of the different treatments available include:
In many cases, a combination of different treatments will often be recommended for patients. For example, your doctor may suggest taking anti-inflammatory medication to manage the pain, and also refer you to a physiotherapist to aid your long term recovery.
Some back injuries can cause acute pain which clears up after a short time, leaving the individual able to resume their usual daily activities without any further problems.
However, some back injuries can cause chronic pain which affects the person on a long term basis, potentially for the rest of their lives.
A back injury can have a long term effect on a person in the following ways:
Suffering from the long term effects of a back injury can also mean that you have to give up your job, make adaptations to your home and/or vehicle, and in some cases you may require outside help from a carer to carry out personal care and assist with daily tasks.
If you have suffered from any kind of long term physical and psychological injuries after a back injury accident at work you may be able to claim compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers can help you to navigate the legal process whilst also aiding you in your recovery.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 your employer is required by law to ensure that you are able to carry out your work as safely as is reasonably possible. This will look different in each individual workplace depending on the nature of the work being carried out. For example, if you work in an office your employer should provide a suitable desk and chair in which you can work comfortably without placing undue strain on your back. Whilst if you work in an environment where manual handling of large or heavy objects is required, your employer should ensure that you are adequately trained in safe lifting procedures, and that you have access to equipment and machinery to aid in moving heavy loads.
If you have been involved in a back injury accident at work you will need to be able to prove that your employer’s negligence was the cause of the accident. You can do so by gathering medical records, accident report forms including those submitted to RIDDOR, witness statements, CCTV footage, and photographs of your injuries and the scene of the accident. A specialist personal injury solicitor can help you to put together a portfolio of evidence to support your claim, and the team here at Lanyon Bowdler have a wealth of experience and expertise in this area so please don’t hesitate to contact us for further information.
Your employer owes you a duty of care to ensure that the workplace is a safe environment in which to carry out your job role. A breach in this duty of care could be considered negligence, and if the negligent actions of your employer have led to your back injury accident there is a strong chance that your compensation claim will be successful.
The kind of actions that constitute employer negligence could include:
This list is not exhaustive, and if your employer was negligent in any other way which led to your back injury, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. After your injury it is important to proceed quickly with your legal case as you only have three years from the date of the accident in which to begin your claim, unless you were a minor at the time of the accident, in which case the three year period would begin when you turn 18.
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Please give our Personal Injury Lawyers a call for a friendly, confidential, conversation about how we can help support you with a Back Injury At Work Claim. There is no commitment or charge for our initial assessment. Please contact a member of the team or complete our online inquiry form toward the top of this page on the right-hand side.
We understand that back injuries can cause undue stress or worry, from the financial strain of being unable to work to the thought of returning to the place where the injury occurred. That’s why our expert back injury at work solicitors handle all claims as sensitively as possible whilst you focus on your recovery. You can visit us at one of the many Lanyon Bowdler offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, Telford, and Conwy in North Wales. We can also arrange a home or hospital visit when more convenient.
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