At Thompsons Scotland we have helped clients who have suffered some of the most catastrophic crush injuries. We are sensitive to the debilitating nature typical of crush injuries and seek to ensure clients receive the best treatments and rehabilitation therapies possible to help them overcome their injuries.
Where appropriate, we will seek interim payments to ensure a client and their family do not suffer financial hardship through loss of income.
How do crush injuries occur
Crush injuries are generally caused when someone is trapped between two objects that are moving towards each other - such as a press in a factory, a lorry and a stationary vehicle, or when an object falls onto someone, such as when a stack of heavy bales topples over onto a worker.
Types of injury
Crush injuries vary widely in severity. They can result in:
- Bruising
- Fractures
- Damage to the internal organs
- Head and brain injuries
- Paralysis
- Death
Surgery is frequently required and this may include amputation if a limb has been crushed beyond repair.
High crush-risk industries
Some workers are more at risk of being crushed or trapped than others. These include workers in the following industries:
Urban cyclists and car accident victims often suffer crush injuries, particularly where large vehicles such as lorries and busses are involved.
Have you suffered a crush injury?
If you or a loved one has suffered a crush injury you may be entitled to compensation.
We are experts in advising people who have suffered personal injury as a result of another party's negligence. Our success rate is high and we achieve settlement for our clients in more than 90% of our personal injury cases.
Contact Thompsons accident compensation lawyers on 0800 089 1331 to discuss your options. There is no obligation and a No Win No Fee package is available if you decide to take matters further.
