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Claim Compensation for a Back Injury at Work

Has your job led to an accident or ongoing back pain? Speak to Express Solicitors for a no win, no fee personal injury claim.

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Make a claim for your back injury at work

It is your employer’s responsibility to make sure your workplace is safe. Whether you’ve suffered pain, financial loss or changes to your lifestyle, you deserve compensation.

The team at Express Solicitors offers more than 20 years’ expertise in settling back injury compensation claims. If you believe the injury was not your fault, speak to our personal injury solicitors about making a No Win No Fee claim. We’ve helped thousands of people recover compensation following an accident at work – we’ll even take on cases that other law firms wouldn’t.  We’re committed to helping you get the compensation you are entitled to.

Back injury claims we can help with

There are many risks in the workplace that can cause back injury if Health and Safety measures are not in place. Some may be accidents, whereas others could have long-term effects, for example, repetitive strain.

Common workplace accidents that may result in a back injury include:

  • Slips, trips or falls (including falling from heights or falls caused by broken or unstable chairs)
  • Improper/repeated lifting of heavy objects (without proper training)
  • Strenuous physical work including crouching and bending over
  • Posture issues, for example, through bad computer placement

Why should you choose us?

100% No Win No Fee

Contact us with the comfort of
knowing you’ll never be at financial risk when you claim with us. We cover all legal costs, never charge upfront fees, and we only get paid if you do.

Interim payments available

We understand how an accident can affect your financial position. We always look to collect an interim payment where possible.

We can take over your case

With legal specialists for every type of accident claim, we can take over your claim at any stage from another solicitors. We take pride in winning cases other firms turn down.

The claim process

We are completely transparent with our clients. Not only do you know exactly how we’re representing you, you’ll also know exactly where you are in the claim process.

Consultation

Get impartial no win no fee legal guidance with a free initial no-obligation consultation.

On your side

We’ll use our experience and expertise to build the strongest legal argument for your claim.

Supporting your claim

Including medical assessments to ensure your claim is valued correctly.

Litigation

We negotiate the maximum amount of compensation for you, representing you in court if needed.

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How do I know if I can make a claim for a back injury sustained at work?

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, your employer has a duty of care to keep you safe. In terms of back injuries, this means providing you with all relevant training, whether for machinery or manual labour.

Physical roles are also covered by the 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulation, which means your employer has to offer you adequate training. The same applies to hazardous jobs at a height, which is covered by the Work at Height Regulations 2005 Act. If you are sure that your company has not met these standards, you could make a claim. Our solicitors would claim compensation, which would be paid by Employer’s Liability Insurance.

Our highly experienced and award-winning team have a strong pedigree and reputation for helping injured people recover compensation following accidents at work. When you call us, we will quickly get to the root of your case and assess how much compensation you could be entitled to.

Recent successful claims

Even though we take on cases other firms won’t, we win 9 out of 10 cases.

£275,000 settlement for fall at work. 

We secured £275,000 in compensation for a concrete plant worker who suffered a lifelong injury after being ordered to disregard safety measures and falling around twenty feet, landing on his back.

Teaching Assistant paid £400,000 after slipping at work

A special needs teaching assistant was awarded £400,000 compensation after a serious knee injury following a slip at work.

Defective chair accident results in £650,000 payout

We recovered £650,000 for a council worker after taking on the claim from another firm who wanted to settle for just £8,000.

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We’ll instantly tell you if you have a legal right to claim.

  • No Win No Fee
  • We’ll take over your case
  • Interim payments available
  • Expert legal support

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Making a claim can feel complex

We know that making a claim for compensation can feel daunting. We work hard to make it as simple and straightforward for you as possible. We’ll guide you throughout the whole process.

Here are some of our most frequently asked questions about claiming.

How long will it take to make a back injury claim?

Typically, a straightforward accident at work compensation claim will take 6-9 months to settle. Some will be quicker and other, more complex cases (or ones that go to court) can end up lasting a couple of years. We can usually secure interim payments for longer cases.

How long do I have to claim for a back injury at work?

Generally, you have three years from the date of your injury to make a claim, or the date the symptoms were matched to a workplace incident. There are exceptions to this rule, though. Our expert solicitors will know exactly what rules apply and how to best help you.

How much can I claim if I injure my back at work?

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to compensation amounts. Our trained lawyers take into consideration many factors such as severity of the injury, time off work, loss of earnings and changes to your lifestyle. Estimates by the Judicial Board Guidelines vary anywhere from £6,000 to £128,000.

What information do I need to make a back injury claim?

There are many types of evidence you can gather to support your claim. These include a copy of the corresponding log in the company accident book, medical records, police reports, photos of visible symptoms, receipts or records of travel to appointments if claiming for loss of earnings, and evidence of any failures on your employer’s part.

Will I lose my job if I make a claim against my employer?

Your employer cannot fire you if you make a claim against them for a genuine accident at work. If they did (or tried to) then you would likely have an unfair dismissal claim against them as well. We can advise you on your rights if you’re worried about this.

Will I have to go to court?

Only on very rare occasions would you need to go to court. Just 1% of all our cases end up in court – most of the time the other side agrees to settle before getting that far.

Can you take over my claim from another law firm?

We specialise in taking on cases that other law firms have rejected. We’re not afraid of hard work, and we don’t just take on easy cases – so get in touch if your claim was refused by another firm and we’ll see how we can help!

Treating our customers fairly

We’ve spent the best part of two decades refining our claim process to make it as easy as possible for you to claim. Here’s just some of the things you can rely on with us:

We have one of the highest ratios of support staff to lawyers in the UK. We’ve built our legal teams to support our solicitors so they can focus on your claim, ensuring it progresses as quickly as possible.

We’ll go to court if we need to. Unlike many firms, we won’t compromise on the value of your claim. We’ll never accept a lower offer just to speed up a claim.

We’ve invested heavily in IT to ensure the claim process runs as quickly and smoothly as possible.

We’re completely independent. Your best interests are always considered first.

We understand that your privacy matters. We’ll never share your data with anyone else.

We’re a fully authorised and regulated law firm, not a claims management company.

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“Unlike many firms, all of our cases are managed by qualified solicitors. Handled with skill and great care, our solicitors provide unrivalled dedicated legal support through the claim process, ensuring you will always receive the maximum amount of compensation.”

– James Maxey, Director, Express Solicitors

Award winning customer service

Our client experience is built on our service pledge.

We will always treat you with honesty and politeness.

We will always take time to learn about your and the impact of your injuries.

We’ll prepare your case in a way that gives you the best possible chance of success.

We will always push your case forward.

We will always tell you where your case is up to.

We will always be responsive to you.

We will seek interim payments for you where possible and appropriate.

We will always act immediately if you raise any concern.

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A law firm you can trust

Express Solicitors was founded in 2000 to help injured people like you claim compensation you are legally entitled to.

Over the last twenty years, we’ve recovered over £160 million in compensation for more than 20,000 people and helped tens of thousands more with legal advice and support.

We’re known as a friendly and trustworthy company by our clients, and because we take on claims that other law firms have turned down, we really do show commitment to helping injured people get their lives back on track.

We are fully authorised and regulated by the following organisations:

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