Back Injury Claims
Back injuries can vary from a simple strain to a serious injury which can permanently affect the sufferer's quality of life. You can expect to receive compensation between £4,575 up to £98,500.
Gloria Jean Urquhart v Fife Primary Care NHS Trust 2007
The claimant was a nurse who suffered an injury to her back when trying to lift an elderly patient at work. She had a previous back condition that would have caused her difficulty in the future but these difficulties were accelerated by a period of 5 years by the accident.
Compensation for pain and suffering = £7,500
David Munnoch v Tay-Forth Foundries Limited 2007
In this case, the claimant fell through a roof fracturing vertebrae in his back. The claimant was placed in a body cast for 7 weeks and a spinal brace for 4 months. He would suffer discomfort permanently and was unfit for heavy manual work.
Compensation for pain and suffering = £18,000
William McEleny v Dr. Kamal Ohri and Others 2007
This case involved a failure of doctors to diagnose and treat an urgent back problem. The back problem lead to the claimant having bowel and urinary problems - having a marked effect on the claimant's quality and enjoyment of life.
Compensation for pain and suffering = £40,000
Remember, these cases are only a guide. The amount that you are awarded for your pain and suffering will depend on your particular injuries, how they have affected you and your recovery from them. Please call our lawyers FREE on 08000 89 13 31 for a more detailed assessment of your case or fill out the form below.