Crush injury solicitors
Suffering from a crush injury can be extremely serious and, in some cases, even life-threatening. An individual's life can be severely impacted, as such injuries have the potential to greatly limit daily activities and experiences.
Recovery time can be varied, depending on the severity of the crush injury. Pain, the inability to perform everyday tasks and a potential lack of earnings can contribute to a significant decrease in quality of life.
If you've suffered from any type of crush injury as a result of someone else's actions, you could be facing a lot of distress and anguish. Although it might seem overwhelming to make a no win no fee claim, our experts can help you to seek crush injury compensation, enabling you to move towards getting your life back on track.
Most cases can be taken on a no win no fee basis but, if we feel that's not possible for whatever reason, we'll let you know so that you can make an informed decision on your next steps.
With our completely free, no-obligation consultation, we can go through your crush injury compensation claim and advise you on your case. We won't pressure you into going ahead with a claim if you don't feel comfortable.
If you're happy to take the first step in seeking the compensation you deserve, contact us today by calling us on , or you can arrange a call back for a time that best suits you.
What is a crush injury?
A crush injury is damage that occurs from severe compression or pressure to the body. Depending on the area of the body affected, a crush injury can result in local tissue trauma, bleeding, bruising, swelling, nerve damage and even organ injury.
Complications can arise from crush injuries, the two main ones being compartment syndrome and crush syndrome.
Compartment syndrome
This is where the pressure from the crush restricts blood flow and, if left untreated, can damage nearby muscles and nerves. It's more common in the extremities such as hands and feet and, when caused by an accident, it's classed as acute compartment syndrome that requires emergency care.
Crush Syndrome
A lack of oxygen in cells, caused by a crush, can lead to a build-up of lactic acid and other toxins. Until the force is released, these chemicals will stay inside the compressed area and result in swelling. Once released, it can cause rhabdomyolysis, where the toxins can travel into the bloodstream and cause damage to the kidneys.
Common crush injuries
Although a crush injury can occur anywhere on the body, there are some common areas in which they are commonly seen. These include the fingers, arms, legs, feet, pelvis and skull.
Some body parts are more dangerous locations for crush injuries than others. A crushed skull injury is usually considered the most severe crush injury and can cause life-threatening brain damage as well as skull fractures. An individual might need specialist care and treatment after suffering this type of injury. Common complications of a crushed skull injury include bleeding and long-term brain damage.
Depending on the exact location of the impact and its severity, pelvic crush injuries can result in fractures, internal bleeding and organ damage.
Injuries such as a crushed finger or arm injury, a lower leg crush injury or those involving the hands are more common. Whilst they are still considered serious, depending on the extent of damage, they are generally treatable, provided that medical care is administered promptly.
If you want to discuss whether you could be eligible for hand crush injury compensation or if you've suffered any type of crush injury, contact us on or request a free, no-obligation call back.
What are the common causes of crush injuries?
What are the common causes of crush injuries?
Crush injuries are usually caused by an accident and, if that's the case and it was due to the actions of someone else, we could help you to claim crush injury compensation.
There are some common causes of crush injuries and locations in which they are more likely to occur:
Road traffic accidents
Unfortunately, road traffic accidents are common. Your injury could have been sustained as a passenger, driver, cyclist or pedestrian. Crush injuries sustained can be serious and cause permanent damage. If someone else was at fault, you could claim crush injury compensation.
Accidents in the workplace
Crush injuries at work are more common in industries that use heavy machinery or equipment. In fact, statistics show that being trapped was the fourth most common type of work accident causing fatal injuries in 2021. Although employers should have appropriate health and safety rules and risk assessments in place, sadly, accidents can still occur. If you've suffered a crush injury at work, you could make a workplace injury claim.
Collapsed building
Being trapped in a collapsed building can be the cause of a crush injury. And if this was the result of someone else's actions, you could claim crush injury compensation to help to get your life back on track.
When you've suffered due to an accident and you're not to blame, it can feel even worse. If you're worried about making any type of claim, whether it's a crushed finger compensation claim or a pelvic crush injury claim, we can help. However big or small, get in touch on to chat through your case with our experts.
How much compensation could I get?
How much compensation could I get?
It's difficult to advise on the exact amount of crush injury compensation that you could receive as every claim is unique. Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including:
- The severity of your crush injury - factors such as any lasting damage, complications and the level of treatment needed will be taken into account when assessing your claim.
- The impact of your injury on your lifestyle - your ability to carry out daily tasks, earn a living and care for dependents will be considered.
- Emotional impacts - being unable to work or sustain your previous lifestyle can cause huge emotional and mental distress. These factors will be assessed when working out your compensation claim.
Each case is treated individually using the 15th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines, overseen by the Ministry of Justice, to work out what you could be entitled to. The guide below gives an idea of what you could expect.
| Type of injury | Compensation amount |
| Head injury | £1,760 - £322,060 |
| Facial injury | £1,360 - £322,060 |
| Moderate shoulder injury | £6,290 - £10,180 |
| Fractured forearms | £5,280 - £15,300 |
| Wrist injury | £2,810 - £47,720 |
| Hip or pelvis injury | £3,150 - £104,370 |
| Back injury causing permanent symptoms | £9,970 - £22,130 |
| Ankle injury | £10,960 - £55,560 |
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How do I make a crush injury compensation claim?
How do I make a crush injury compensation claim?
The first step is to get in touch with us by calling us on or requesting a call back. Our advisors will then go through the details of your case with you on a no-obligation basis and you'll find out if you are able to make a crush injury claim. You can also, if you would prefer, start your claim online today and start your claim at your own pace.
If you decide to proceed, you'll be put in touch with one of our expert solicitors who will take on your case and begin collating the details. They'll then submit your claim to the court.
If your crush injury claim is successful, you'll be awarded compensation and pay your solicitor the pre-agreed percentage. If, however, you're unsuccessful, provided that you undertook the process on a no win no fee basis, you won't owe anything.
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Why choose National Accident Law for your crush injury claim?
Our team are experts in cases like crush injury compensation claims and we have many years of experience in dealing with the legalities of the process. We strive to use simple language when communicating with you about your crush injury claim as we realise that some terms can be complex.
We understand the difficult time through which you might be going, which is why we strive to make the process as smooth and simple as possible. This means keeping you updated at every step of your crush injury claim and providing only the highest level of service when dealing with your case.
We're registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) so you can be confident that our professionals provide the best in quality ethical standards, whatever the claim on which they are working. And because we have experts across the country, making a crush injury claim is easy and convenient.
Why should I make a claim for crush injury compensation?
Why should I make a claim for crush injury compensation?
There are many reasons why making a claim could be the right decision for you. If you've been affected by money concerns as a result of the accident and your injuries, compensation could help you to recoup some of those costs and lift some of the worry, especially if you have dependents of whom you need to take care or if you are unable to work in the long term.
Making a claim could be the right decision for you if you've been affected by a loss of income as a result of the accident and your injuries. Compensation could help you to recoup some of those costs, especially if you have dependents of whom you need to take care or if you are unable to work in the long term.
Making a crush injury claim can also help prevent such injuries in the future by bringing attention to poor work practices or failure to provide a safe environment.
Contact our professional experts in crush injury claims
We can offer expert advice and guide you through the process of making a claim to get you the compensation you deserve. Whether you want to find out about making a crushed foot injury claim or you're wondering if you could be entitled to crushed finger compensation, we can help.
Call us today on , arrange a call back or see if you can start your claim online today for your free, no-obligation initial consultation and begin your journey on the road to recovery.
Frequently asked questions...
Yes, there is a time limit for making an injury claim. Under most circumstances, you will have three years from the date of the accident to make a compensation claim.
Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to make a claim on behalf of a loved one. For instance, you can claim on behalf of your child if they were injured and under the age of 18.
You may also be able to claim on behalf of an injured person who's suffered head or brain trauma, or someone who has a pre-existing medical condition which means they are unable to make a decision themselves. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is in place to protect vulnerable parties and help people establish when a person lacks capacity to make their own decision.
If you are claiming on behalf of a loved one, it is important you have all the details of their accident and medical treatment. A personal injury solicitor will be able to take you through this and explain how the compensation claim process works in these situations.
If your loved one has died due to an accident that wasn't their fault, we understand how difficult it can be to cope. While we can't take back what happened, we can help you to claim compensation which may relieve some of the financial pressure you're facing.
Every claim we handle is different and that makes it hard for us to say how long your compensation claim might take. However, the bulk of the claims we handle are relatively short in duration.
In simpler cases where fault is clear and undeniable, the claim may be settled quickly, and even disputed claims can be negotiated to a settlement in approximately 12 months.
However, if you've suffered a serious or life-changing injury then your compensation claim may take longer. This is because we need to understand its full impact and make sure your future rehab or treatment costs are adequately covered.
You can rest assured that we will stay in touch with you throughout the process so that you'll always know how things are progressing.
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