Back Injury Claims

Back injuries can happen in a number of different ways. They are one of the most common reasons for absence from work. Two examples of accidents causing back injuries are car accidents, and trips or falls. But very frequently people suffer back injury as a result of trying to lift weights which are too heavy for them, or lifting weights in a way which is likely to cause back injury - for example holding the weight too far away from the body, or not bending the knees.

All employers who require employees to lift weights or move heavy objects around should offer proper training when employees' start work to help avoid back injury. The employees should then understand the right way to lift something heavy, when to seek help, and when not to attempt a lift because of the risk of back injury. Constant or repetitive lifting and twisting, even of lighter weights, can give rise to back strains and back injuries. Many people already have some vulnerability to back injury and should be particularly careful to notify their employer about this if their job requires lifting. If you do suffer a back injury at work this should be reported immediately to your employer and you should seek medical advice. If the back injury was caused by an accident which was not your fault, or you feel your employer should have given you training about lifting which might have avoided the back injury, you should get some specialist legal advice.

If you think you could be eligible for back injury compensation, call National Accident Helpline, who can help put you in touch with a specialist. Alternatively, fill in our simple compensation claim form