Can I Claim For A Coccyx Fracture?

 You May Be Entitled To Compensation

If you have injured your coccyx through no fault of your own, your next question should be ‘Can I Claim For A Coccyx Fracture?’. Although it is a tiny bone, a fractured coccyx is extremely painful. This is because your coccyx plays an important role in weight distribution.

Also known as a tailbone, the coccyx is a small triangular bone at the bottom of your spine. It supports certain ligaments and muscles in your pelvis. More importantly, it plays a key role with weight distribution when you’re sitting. So when it is fractured, every movement may become painful.

If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim. Jefferies Claims may be able to help and we partner with lawyers who work on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis.

Coccyx Fracture – How It Happens 

There are a few ways you may fracture your coccyx:

Slip and Falls – This is one of the most common ways to break your tailbone. If you fall directly onto your rear end, particularly on a hard surface, your coccyx takes the impact.

Car Accidents – Sudden jolts or a high impact collision may cause injuries to your lower spine, including your tailbone.

Workplace Injuries – If you work in a physically demanding job where falls are common, such as construction, warehouse jobs, or even hospitals, you might be at higher risk.

Sports Injuries – Activities like cycling, skateboarding, or snowboarding can result in hard falls on the tailbone.

Physical Assault – Being pushed, shoved, or kicked in the lower back can also cause fractures in this delicate area.

Can I Claim For A Coccyx Fracture?

A personal injury claim for a fractured coccyx is valid if someone else was responsible for your injury. You’ll need to prove that their negligence directly caused your injury. Here are the two main points you should consider:

• Was there negligence involved? – If you slipped and fell in a grocery store because of a wet floor with no warning signs, the store could be held liable. Alternatively, if you fell at work due to an unsafe environment, your employer might be responsible.
• Did the accident cause your injury? – You need to show that your coccyx fracture directly resulted from the incident.

How to File a Claim

Your priority is to seek medical attention if you think you may have damaged your coccyx. You need to keep all the records of medical treatments and costs as evidence. If possible, take photos at the accident scene, your injury and any hazards which were involved in causing your accident.

It is also essential to report the accident to your employer, business owner or the responsible party. This should ensure that it is officially recorded. Potential  compensation depends on the severity of your injury and the impact on your life. It typically includes your medical expenses, lost wages, future treatment and pain and suffering.

It is important to note that you will have to be able to show that someone else was responsible for your fall. At Jefferies Claims, we can advise you on the claims process. We are here to help you with a claim for compensation and we work with lawyers who will assess all aspects of your case and who operate on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis.

To discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. Alternatively, complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team.