How long do I have to make a claim for back injury?

It is vital that you make a claim for a back injury as soon as possible after you were injured.

For many reasons any delay in seeking professional legal and medical advice may affect the likelihood of success and the level of compensation. However you may not have been able to make an early claim, in that case don’t give up, your delay may have been for a legally valid reason so it is always worth getting expert advice as to whether you can still make a claim, and we may be able to minimise or even eliminate the negative impact of a late claim.

Claims have to be made within three years from when you suffered your spinal injury, or the date of your knowledge of your injury. However even the 3 year cut off needn’t be the end of the road as sometimes exceptions can be made:

• If you suffered your spinal injury before your eighteenth birthday, you can make a claim until your 21st birthday. (Claims for spinal injuries for children under 18 must be handled by an adult and/or guardian.)
• If you need to make a claim for someone who doesn’t have the mental capacity to claim for themselves, the three year time limit doesn’t apply. However if the person injured regains mental capacity, they will then have three years from this date to make a claim.

If your back is injured in an accident through no fault of your own you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact us as quickly as possible for a free initial assessment of your case. Phone 0114 256 0111, email us, or use the form on the right of this page.