Spine Injury and Back Injury Compensation Claims
Spinal and back injuries can upturn your life, impacting your work and time with family and friends. Whether you were injured at work or on the road, Shine Lawyers can help with your back injury compensation claim.
What spine injury and back injury compensation can I claim?
If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal injury or back injury at work or in a motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible to claim compensation.
You may also be eligible to make a workers’ compensation claim if your work has exacerbated an existing back injury or spine injury.
As well as the physical injuries detailed below, you may also suffer a psychological injury such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In some Australian states, PTSD is what’s known as a ‘secondary psychological injury.’ Other examples of secondary psychological injuries include adjustment disorder, anxiety and depression.
Examples of spine injury and back injury at work
A spine injury or back injury at work is commonly caused by:
Falling from a height
Being struck by a falling object
Twisting
Repetitive strain from sitting or standing for extended periods of time
These can commonly lead to spine injuries or back injuries such as:
Muscle strain, ligament or joint strain, such as from lifting
Fractured vertebrae
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Examples of spine injury and back injury from a motor vehicle accident
You or your loved one may suffer a back injury or spine injury because of a motor vehicle accident. You may have been a driver, passenger, pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist.
Common motor vehicle accident back injuries and spine injuries include:
Fractured vertebrae
Spinal cord injury
Bulging disc, slipped disc and herniated disc
Soft tissue injuries (often referred to as whiplash injuries)
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Spine injury compensation and back injury compensation
Spine and back injuries often impact not only the injured person but their whole family. An experienced spine injury lawyer can help with your back injury compensation claim. Compensation can relieve a little bit of the financial stress caused by the back injury or spine injury, and provide a platform to build and improve your future.
Shine Lawyers’ experienced personal injury lawyers can help you get the back injury compensation you deserve. Depending on your injury, you could claim back injury compensation for:
Medical, hospital and rehabilitation
Home modifications, such as for medical and rehabilitation equipment
Vehicle modifications
Domestic care
Medical supplies and pharmaceutical expenses
Our workers’ compensation lawyers and motor vehicle accident lawyers work on a No Win No Fee* basis, which means you won't pay our legal fees unless you receive compensation for your back injury or spine injury.
*Conditions apply
How spine injury and back injury compensation is calculated
Our expert spine injury lawyers will investigate and gather evidence to determine the extent of your back injury or spine injury, and how it has impacted your life. They will build your claim based upon the evidence to prove the losses you have suffered because of your injury, and the losses you will continue to suffer into the future.
Compensation depends on the circumstances of your injury. Serious back injuries and spinal injuries can resolve for large sums of money (well into six or seven figures). Shine Lawyers’ experienced spine injury lawyers can give you a good indication of potential compensation once they understand the circumstances of your injury and its impact on your life.
Additional spine injury and back injury compensation claim types
Our spine injury lawyers can help you understand all the options available to you. Depending on the circumstances of your spine injury or back injury, you may also be eligible for:
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Spine injury and back injury compensation FAQs
Who pays spine injury or back injury compensation?
Compensation is typically paid from the workers’ compensation or compulsory third party (CTP) insurance company of the person, business, or entity at fault for your injury.
How long can a spinal injury or back injury compensation claim take to resolve?
Spine injury and back injury compensation claims can be complex in nature and take many months to resolve. Factors that influence the claim process can include:
Liability investigations and disputes
The severity of your injury
The duration of rehabilitation required for your injury to become sufficiently medically stable (so it can be assessed by medical experts)
Each case is different and will depend on the facts of your specific situation.
How much does it cost to make a back injury compensation claim?
Shine Lawyers’ workers’ compensation lawyers and motor vehicle accident lawyers provide all legal services on a No Win No Fee* basis. You’ll only pay our legal fees if you receive compensation for your spine injury or back injury.
We also provide an obligation free first consultation, so it doesn't cost you anything to find out your rights and best options for back injury compensation.
Are there time limits for making a spine injury or back injury compensation claim?
Yes, strict time limits apply to personal injury claims, and they vary between Australian states and territories. We recommend you seek legal advice as soon as possible, as failure to act within time can result in you losing your right to make a claim for your entitlements.
Can I represent myself when making a back injury compensation claim?
You can legally represent yourself when making a back injury compensation claim, but doing so could be at the risk of not receiving your maximum entitlements, and would require:
A thorough understanding of the relevant law and complex legal processes
Strong knowledge of the rules, methods and legal principles relevant to quantifying injury entitlements
Dedicated time and commitment to actively pursue your case, dealing with statutory entities, insurance companies and defendant solicitors
An expert workers’ compensation lawyer or road accident lawyer has the knowledge and experience required to help guide a case to a successful outcome.
Is there a spine injury lawyer near me?
With over 40 branches across Australia, location is no barrier when it comes to accessing Shine Lawyers’ legal advice and support.
If you’d like to speak to our spine injury lawyers in person, you can see our full list of locations here.
No matter where you’re located, we can easily arrange an obligation-free virtual appointment or discuss meeting at a location that’s comfortable and convenient for you. We’ll always provide the same expert advice and manage your back injury compensation claim with the same level of quality and commitment.
