Back injuries can cause significant pain, disability and restriction on a person’s day to day life. Law Advice Compensation Lawyers gather the very best medical evidence to prove the extent of your injuries and their impact on your future.

Back Injuries

We have helped clients suffering from back injuries to get the compensation they deserve. Some of the more common back injuries include:

  • Lumbar disc injury;
  • Bulging lumbar disc;
  • Lumbar disc protrusion;
  • Lumbar disc prolapses or rupture;
  • Facet joint injury;
  • Sciatica (numbness and pins and needles into the legs);
  • Pelvic issues;
  • Spondylolisthesis;
  • Spinal cord injury;
  • Lower back muscle, tendons and fascial tissue injuries.

Panel of Expert Doctors

We have a panel of expert doctors that can provide valuable medical evidence in your compensation claim. Our doctors are respected experts in their field, and provide comprehensive medical legal reports addressing injuries, impact on working capacity, future medical treatment and domestic/home care requirements. We understand that quality medical evidence has a direct and positive impact on the success and value of your claim.

Medical Assessment Guidelines

As we have Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law, our lawyers are experienced in the medical guidelines used in personal injury claims. We are skilled in interpreting medical assessments under the AMA 4th Edition, AMA 5th Edition, Motor Accident Permanent Impairment Guidelines and Workers Compensation Guidelines.

Treatment Providers that Specialise in Back Injuries

Typical doctors or treatment providers that provide medical advice and medical legal reports are:

  • Orthopaedic Surgeons;
  • Neurosurgeons;
  • Occupational Physicians;
  • Rheumatologists;
  • Chiropractors;
  • Physiotherapists.

Scans of the Injury

Quite often, scans such as MRI Scans or CT Scans can reveal injuries not found by a simple physical examination. We can assist in the organisation of medical scans and other diagnostic material in order to obtain the best possible evidence for you claim. 

The Effect of a Back Injury

If your back injury has impaired your ability to work or your ability to perform home duties, we would also consider obtaining the following medical evidence: 

  • Occupation Therapist -  to gather evidence on the effect that your injury has had on your ability to perform domestic tasks.
  • Functional Assessment -  to obtain evidence on the restrictions that your injuries have placed on your ability to perform certain movements.
  • Vocational Assessment - to obtain evidence on the suitability of your work duties and the prospects of obtaining alternative employment in the future.

 

The above information is general information only. For a free consultation and specific advice regarding your claim from one of our experts please contact us on Free Call 1800 122 555 or complete our Free Advice Form.