Our expert accident at work lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.
Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
It is becoming increasingly common for employees to suffer a back injury at work. Such injuries are often caused by lifting or moving heavy or large objects.
As a worker, you have a right to expect your employer to provide adequate protection from any risks that could result in you suffering from any form of back injury in the workplace. By failing to provide adequate protection against back injuries, your employer is putting you at risk of significant and prolonged pain and discomfort in future. If you suffer a back injury at work you may be entitled to claim compensation.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for you whether your injury is minor or major. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to a back injury at work, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Back Injuries At Work With Expertise And Sensitivity
If you’ve suffered a back injury at work, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries.
Irwin Mitchell has a team of dedicated solicitors who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with workplace back injury claims.
Back injuries at work can be attributed to a number of possible industrial accidents. Most workplace back injuries are caused when people incorrectly handle or carry large, heavy objects or in falls from height, or a trip or slip accident whilst others are caused by being struck by falling objects.
There can be a huge variation in the severity of back injuries for which industrial injury claims are pursued. Some people, for example, will have extremely serious spinal injuries that can even lead to paraplegia, whilst others will suffer prolapsed discs or damage to soft tissues, tendons, ligaments or muscles.
Many people think that if they have had problems with their back previously, they won’t be able to make a back injury claim. However, you may be able to do so if:
- A pre-existing back condition has been aggravated further, or
- Symptoms that might not have developed for years have been brought forward as a result of an accident at work.
Proven Expertise In Back Injury At Work Claims
Our dedicated work accident team has much experience in dealing with compensation claims for people that have suffered back injuries at work. We have particular experience in cases involving manual handling, which is one of the most common causes of back injuries.
Our solicitors understand all the relevant guidelines relating to manual handling, such as the mechanics of the lift, the weights involved and training issues.
Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.
Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in workplace back injury claims. To see some of the workers we have helped please click into "case studies" above.
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your back injury at work claim.
We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.
The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales.
* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.
** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.
All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement