Back injuries range from temporary muscle strains to serious spinal damage affecting a person's ability to work for years. If your back was injured at work due to your employer's negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Common Causes
- Manual handling — lifting, carrying, or moving heavy loads
- Slipping or falling at work
- Falling from height
- Being struck by a falling object
- Prolonged awkward postures with no workstation assessment
Types of Back Injuries
- Muscle and ligament strains and sprains
- Herniated or prolapsed disc
- Vertebral fractures
- Spinal cord damage
- Sciatica caused or aggravated by workplace incident
What Compensation May Cover
- Pain and suffering — including chronic and long-term pain
- Lost earnings past and future
- Physiotherapy, surgery, and rehabilitation
- Adaptations to home or vehicle
- Care and assistance needs
- Pension loss for serious long-term cases
Primary legal and safety sources
This guide is checked against official sources. The applicable law and limitation rules depend on where in the UK the accident happened.