Severe Injuries not involving paralysis but where there are very serious consequences (not normally symptomatic of back injury), such as impotence or impairment to bladder, bowel and/or sexual function, may be entitled to compensation up to the upper limit of £100,000. Relatively few back injuries which do not give rise to paralysis do not usually receive compensation awards exceeding £25,000.

Moderate injuries where there is residual disability and risk of oesteoarthritis, constant pain etc, up to £22,500

Minor injuries such as strains, sprains or disc prolepsis from which there is recovery within two years may receive up to £5,000.