What is the payout for a back injury at work?
Thousands of UK workers suffer back injuries in the workplace every year. They can arise from specific incidents or develop from working practices such as heavy lifting, repetitive tasks and working in confined spaces. Here we look at typical awards where a successful claim for compensation is made.
Even minor back injuries can be debilitating and have a significant effect on your working, social and domestic life.
Compensation guidelines
Typical payouts for back injuries are of course dependent on the impact on the person involved. The compensation brackets below are based on the 14th edition of the Judicial College guidelines. They relate only to the award for the injury itself and do not account for other losses or expenses (eg loss of earnings, medical costs, travel costs)
- Severe – where there is serious permanent pain, disability or paralysis: £34,000 to £142,000
- Moderate – where the residual disability is less severe: £10,970 to £34,000
- Minor – less serious strains, sprains, disc prolapses and soft tissue injuries: £1,500 to £10,970
These brackets are necessarily broad and the best way to assess your claim is to seek legal advice. Our solicitors have vast experience in work accident claims and fighting for successful outcomes for injured workers.
Expert help from our employment law team
When you make a back injury claim with us, we’ll use our expertise to put forward a strong legal basis for your claim and seek compensation that addresses all the losses you have suffered, as well as the pain and suffering of your injury. We can also help arrange any private rehabilitation or care you might need to get back on track.
We offer our services on a No Win, No Fee basis so there is no financial risk to you.
If you’ve been injured at work through no fault of your own, call us for a free consultation today on 0808 256 5184. You can also complete our contact form and we’ll arrange a call back.
Know your rights
A back injury can leave you facing time off work and the financial strain it can bring. Making a claim against your employer’s insurance can feel awkward but it is entirely fair and may even help prevent accidents happening in future.
