Back Injury Compensation
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A back injury can cause significant financial problems and stress. If you have injured your back at work, in public, or in a road accident, you may be eligible for back injury compensation.
At Galbally & O'Bryan, our expert personal injury lawyers can help you to claim WorkCover, TAC, or public liability compensation for your back injury.
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Common Back Injuries in Compensation Claims
Back injuries are among the most frequently reported in compensation claims across Victoria, often arising from workplace incidents, motor vehicle accidents, or heavy lifting. These injuries can cause chronic pain, limit movement, and affect your ability to work or perform daily tasks. Below are some common back injuries that may qualify for injury compensation:
- Disc injuries (such as herniated or bulging discs).
- Muscle and ligament strains or sprains (often due to overexertion or improper lifting techniques).
- Spinal fractures (resulting from traumatic incidents).
- Chronic lower back pain (persistent pain that may arise from various underlying conditions).
- Nerve-related issues (including sciatica or radiculopathy).
- Spinal cord injuries (which can lead to partial or complete loss of function).
If you've suffered a back injury, it’s essential to get appropriate medical care and understand your entitlements under Victoria’s personal injury laws, including potential compensation for lost wages, treatment costs, and ongoing care.
Compensation Payouts for back injuries. How much is a back injury settlement?
The outcome of your back injury compensation claim can vary significantly depending on the type, severity, and impact of your back injury. Talk to our expert injury compensation lawyers.
Compensation for a back injury at work
In Victoria, most people who injure their back at work are entitled to some type of work injury compensation. This may include weekly payments for time off work, medical expenses and in some cases lump sum compensation for permanent injuries. Our WorkCover lawyers are available to provide advice on your back injury.
Compensation for a back injury in a car accident
If you suffer a back injury in a road accident in Victoria, or interstate in a Victorian registered vehicle, then you are likely entitled to TAC compensation for your back injury under the Transport Accident Act. Compensation for your road accident back injury can include payment of hospital and medical expenses. For serious or permanent back injuries you may be entitled to lump sum compensation. Our TAC lawyers are available to provide advice on your back injury.
Why choose Galbally & O'Bryan as your back injury lawyer?
- We are experts in back injury compensation claims;
- We have a good track record in successfully resolving back injury compensation claims.
- Our personal injury lawyers are easily accessible at our Melbourne, Dandenong or Pakenham Offices;
- We take the time to understand your back injury case;
- We will communicate in an understandable way;
- We will help you get the maximum compensation you deserve;
- We offer ‘no win – no charge’ arrangements in most back injury compensation cases;
- We work to maximise your back injury compensation entitlement and to resolve your claim as quickly as possible in a cost effective manner; and.
- We offer free telephone advice and, if we can help you, we offer a free first consultation before you make a decision to engage our services.
How to contact our Office
Managing partner Nick O’Bryan is an expert in Injury Law and takes a personal interest in every claim. Nick has successfully resolved thousands of injury compensation claims of varying complexity.
Call Nicholas O’Bryan on 03.9200.2533 or email him at nobryan@galballyobryan.com.au to discuss your personal injury claim.
We provide access to legal assistance regardless of your financial position and generally act on a ‘no win – no charge’ basis. We offer free initial phone advice and, if we think we can help you, a free first consultation.
Galbally and O’Bryan. Because Injury is Personal.
Melbourne Office
259 William Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
T (03) 9200 2533
E enquiries@galballyobryan.com.au
Dandenong
T (03) 9769 2510
E dandenong@galballyobryan.com.au
Pakenham
T (03) 5941 7990
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