Illustrations of Common Injuries & Potential Settlement Values

Back – Lumbar Fracture

A lumbar fracture is a fracture in the lower back, where the spine curves inward to the abdomen. Lumbar fractures can be caused by motor vehicle accidents, falls and sports injuries. Common symptoms include: back pain, tingling, muscle spasms, bowel/bladder changes, and paralysis.

Potential Settlement Value

In 1996, the Court in Bozek v Boake, [1996] BCJ No 2809 awarded the injured person $110,000 for various injuries, including a lumbar fracture.
Back – Lumbar Fracture

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