• Expert legal knowledge of back injury claims in Northern Ireland
• Successfully pursuing similar claims since 1993
• Strong record of securing spinal injury compensation
• Simple and straightforward claims process
• Free initial legal advice to discuss your back or spinal injury claim

Serious back and spine injuries cover a wide range of different injuries, each with their own symptoms.

Back Injuries

Serious back injuries are usually those that involve damage to bones or soft tissue in the spine, but not the spinal cord itself. This includes things like sprains and strains, herniated or bulging discs, and fractured vertebrae.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries involve damage to the spinal cord, disrupting communication between the brain and body. This can be a complete spinal cord injury, which causes permanent damage and results in paraplegia or tetraplegia. Alternatively, it might be an incomplete spinal cord injury, which is partial damage of the spinal cord and leads to a wider variety of outcomes.

Types of spinal cord injuries are defined by the area of the spine that has been damaged. Injuries can be sustained to the cervical, thoracic, lumbar or sacral sections of the spine.

Anyone who has suffered a back or spinal injury in an accident that was someone else’s fault is eligible to make a claim.

Claiming for Yourself – If your injury was caused by someone else’s actions or negligence you can make a back or spinal injury claim.

Claiming on Behalf of Someone Else – If your loved one is aged under 18 or unable to make a claim due to the severity of their injury or another disability, you can claim on their behalf.

We’ve made our back and spinal injury claim process smooth and straightforward. Let us handle everything so you can focus on your recovery and rehabilitation.

Step 1: Contact Reid Black
The vital first step is to get in touch so that our specialist back and spine injury solicitors can give free initial legal advice on your claim.

Step 2: Rehabilitation Assessment
If you proceed with your claim, we’ll arrange a rehabilitation assessment. We want to fully understand the most effective rehab programme for your injury so that we can factor this into your claim.

Step 3: Gathering Information
We’ll then gather as much evidence as possible to support your claim. This could include medical reports, rehabilitation reports, police reports, as well as evidence from the location of your accident.

Step 4: Medical Assessment
Next, we’ll arrange for you to be assessed by an independent medical professional. We want to be certain of the extent of your injuries, make sure nothing has been overlooked and build a picture of the long-term impact of your injuries.

Step 5: Compensation Negotiations
With all that evidence collated, we’ll negotiate with the at-fault party or their insurer to secure the maximum compensation payout you deserve based on your spine of back injury and its impact on your life.

Step 6: Compensation Payout
We will continue to help you to ensure your compensation is paid promptly and the money is available to help you to live your life.

It’s important to secure the back and spinal injury compensation you deserve to help with your medical care, rehabilitation costs, travel expenses, and other adjustments to your home and living arrangements.

You will be entitled to general damages, which is compensation for your back or spinal injury and its impact on your life. You may also receive special damages, which is compensation for the financial hardship you’ve endured because of your injury. This will include some of the expenses we’ve mentioned and loss of earnings.

The amount of compensation awarded to you will depend on the seriousness of your injury.

Back Injury Compensation Amounts

Back injury compensation amounts start at less than £1,000 for minor back injuries, such as soft tissue damage, from which you’ll be fully recovered within three months. Compensation payouts can be more than £160,000 for the most serious back injuries.

Spinal Injury Compensation Amounts

Spinal cord injury compensation usually starts at £30,000 for moderate spinal injury cases but can be up to £320,000 in the most severe spinal injury cases.

We’re experienced personal injury solicitors with a strong record of successfully pursuing back and spinal injury claims in Northern Ireland. Back and spine injuries can have a profound impact on your life. We understand that and we want to help you to secure compensation that minimises the disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting the compensation that’s rightfully yours following a back or spine injury starts with a simple conversation. Get in touch for a free initial consultation on your claim.