Can I claim compensation for a back injury at work?
If you have suffered a back injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of others, then it’s possible that you may be able to claim compensation for your traumatic back injury. You may have sustained the back injury at work through unsafe conditions, faulty equipment, or a car accident while ‘on the job’. Whatever the case may be, our experienced back injury lawyers can help you.
What types of back injuries can I claim for?
You can claim for traumatic back injuries that have caused you significant pain and suffering, loss of income, or loss of enjoyment of life. Some common causes of these types of back injuries may include:
- Faulty goods or equipment
- Slips and falls
- Falling from a height
- Lifting or carrying heavy objects without the necessary assistance
- Road accidents during time at work
Understand your employee rights if you’ve been injured working from home.
Meet LHD's Back Injury Lawyers
Jamie Nemme
Partner *
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Works across NSW
Steven Notarianni
Director
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Works across VIC
Heine Papenfus
Director
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Works across WA
What happens after your free claim check
Once you’ve completed your free claim check, we’ll arrange a call to talk through your accident with you and wether we think you have a claim. If you decide to move forward, we’ll guide you through each step – from gathering the right information to dealing with insurers and progressing your claim.
A call with our team.
It starts with a conversation where we take the time to understand what’s happened and how it’s affected you, then help you understand where you stand and what your options are.
What to prepare
You don’t need to have everything, but if you have details about the incident, medical treatment, insurance or superannuation, it can help us get started. We can guide you on anything else needed.
How fees work
There’s no upfront cost to get advice, and if we take on your claim, it’s on a no win, no fee basis, meaning you don’t pay our legal fees unless your claim is successful.
2026 in numbers
+$260 million
Compensation settled
Allowing our clients and their families to get their lives back on track.
$4,175,000
Largest settlement
For a Medical Negligence Claim.
Over 2,000
Cases settles
We win over 99% of cases and we're confident we can settle yours.
Why Clients Choose LHD Lawyers
Choosing a lawyer is about more than legal outcomes — it’s about feeling safe, informed, and genuinely supported throughout a process that can be long and uncertain.
No upfront costs
We operate on a no win, no fee basis, so you can pursue your claim without any financial risk. You only pay if we win.
You’re not just a case
We take time to understand you as a person, what happened, and how the injury has affected your life. No case is too big or too small.
Real people. Real results.
With 35 years of experience and a 99% win rate, we have helped thousands of Australians secure compensation that made a real difference.
Support that fits around you
We work around you, whether that is in person, by phone or by video. If you cannot travel, we can come to you at home or in hospital.
Complex cases, handled properly
Not every claim is simple, and we do not treat it as if it is. Our team has the experience and depth to handle complex and serious matters.
National strength. Personal approach
We operate nationally, bringing specialist expertise to every client. Your case is always handled by local lawyers who know your state.