Have you been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault? At Legal Expert, we help people who have suffered a fractured spine or a broken back injury caused by the negligence of another party. Whether you need to make a road traffic accident claim, claim for an injury at work, claim for care home negligence or a claim for an accident in a shop, we can help.
We work with some of the best personal injury solicitors in the country, including No Win No Fee solicitors. So if your life has been turned upside down by a spinal fracture, call Legal Expert today to see if you can make a legitimate claim for compensation.
In this case study, we look at the illustrative example case of Miss M, who suffered serious injuries, including a spinal fracture, when she was in a car accident caused by someone else. 
What Injuries Were Sustained in this Case?
Miss M was driving down a main road when another driver, Mr S, tried to overtake her. Mr S was driving well above the legal speed limit and lost control of the vehicle during the overtake attempt.
Mr S swerved into Miss M’s car in a T-bone collision, causing a road traffic accident that inflicted severe harm.
Miss M sustained very serious injuries as a result of the collision. These included:
- A head injury that caused issues with memory and concentration.
- Wrist fractures.
- A badly fractured spine.
Her memory did recover to its original capacity and her wrist improved, but an expert assessment concluded that Miss M would suffer from ongoing spinal pain for a significant period.
The Allegation And The Compensation Award
The pain left Miss M’s mental health deteriorating, to the point where a psychiatrist diagnosed her with moderate depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She sought the help of an expert professional to take away as much of the stress of claiming as possible.
Fortunately, rather than having the fractured spine claim proceed to court, the legal team representing Mr S agreed to work amicably with Miss M’s legal team, to come to a fractured spine settlement out of court.
Miss M was awarded half of her compensation for her pain, suffering and loss of amenity. Her personal injury compensation included a further award for loss of income, as a result of her injuries, leading to an overall payment of £200,000.
How Does Fractured Spine Compensation Work?
The above case study gives an idea of how such a claim can work, but there’s no real point working out the average payout for fractured spine claims. This is because payouts can vary significantly. Fractured spine settlements can be divided into up to two distinct awards, covering two ‘heads’ of loss.
General damages provide the compensation for your fractured spine, as well as any other physical pain or mental harm suffered as a direct result of the accident.
Miss M’s case shows some different factors that influence the outcome. For one, there is severity. Her payout was influenced by the fact that her spinal pain would affect her for a long time.
Another possible factor is loss of amenity, which means the inability to take part in things like hobbies that the person was involved with before their injury.
Special damages are a potential second head of loss. They cover financial loss resulting directly from the incident. Miss M’s loss of income is one example, and a person could be compensated for expenses like mobility aid purchases, home adaptations or medical bills.
While special damages are based on proven expenditure, shown by evidence such as payslips or receipts, general damages are calculated during the claim. Those doing these calculations might refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) for support, as it is a document featuring compensation brackets as a guide.
If you take a look at the table below, all lines but the top one come straight from the JCG. It, like our case study, is just for guidance. You can call us today for a more detailed review of how much compensation for a fractured spine you could claim.
| Injury | Severity | Compensation Award |
|---|---|---|
| A Serious Fractured Spine Plus Other Injuries And Financial Damage | Severe | Up to £200,000+ |
| Back | Severe (i) | £111,150 to £196,450 |
| Severe (ii) | £90,510 to £107,910 | |
| Severe (iii) | £47,320 to £85,100 | |
| Moderate (i) | £33,880 to £47,320 | |
| Moderate (ii) | £15,260 to £33,880 | |
| Minor (i) | £9,630 to £15,260 | |
| Head | Less Severe | £18,700 to £52,550 |
| Post-Traumatic Stress | Moderate | £9,980 to £28,250 |
| Wrist | Recovery Takes Over 12 Months | £7,420 to £12,630 |
No Win No Fee Solicitors For A Fractured Spine Claim
A fractured spine or a broken back injury is an incredibly serious injury. In the most extreme cases, spinal fractures or a broken back can lead to permanent paralysis and have severe impact on the victim’s quality of life. A victim will usually have to spend a long time in hospital and recovering, so is likely to lose income, due to being temporarily and sometimes permanently unfit to work.
If you have suffered a broken back injury or spinal fracture then you may be unwilling or unable to pay an upfront solicitor’s fee, due to stress or lack of funds. We work with No Win No Fee solicitors, who can offer you their services under a Conditional Fee Agreement. This means that you will only pay your fee if your case for broken back or fractured spine compensation is successful, removing the financial risk of making a claim.
Do you need to seek compensation for a fractured spine, or a broken back injury? Call Legal Expert today to enquire about how to claim and our personal injury solicitors’ No Win No Fee service.
Contact Legal Expert Today
Are you the victim of a spinal fracture or a broken back injury? If the accident was not your fault and the blame lies with another party, then you can claim for compensation. As broken back or fractured spine injuries are very serious, your claim could be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Call us on 0800 073 8804 today for your free legal consultation with one of our friendly advisors. You will be advised on whether or not you have a legitimate claim, how much it could be worth and we will proceed to match you to an expert personal injury to handle your case, which could be a No Win No Fee solicitor if you wish.
Don’t delay, call Legal Expert or email today to start your compensation claim as soon as possible.
Useful Links
How Much Compensation for a Fractured or Broken Bone
Help and advice for Claimants wishing to claim compensation for a broken bone. This includes spinal injuries, and how much you can claim for a fractured spine.
Advice on dealing with spinal injuries from St John Ambulance.
Spinal Injury Compensation Amounts
If you have had a spinal injury find out how much compensation you could claim.
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