Crush Injury Claims Solicitors

Learn how our No Win No Fee crush injury claims solicitors could help you.

100% No Win No Fee

Free Case Check

Crush injury claims are a type of personal injury claim that may be made if you suffered a crush injury because another person or organisation failed to take reasonable steps to keep you safe. At Personal Injury Solicitors London, our expert team have decades of experience helping people pursue crush injury compensation claims following accidents at work, road traffic accidents and other avoidable incidents. A successful claim can provide financial support while you recover and help address the lasting impact your injuries have had on your life. Eligible claims can be pursued under a No Win No Fee, meaning there are no upfront solicitor fees to pay and, if your claim succeeds, a legally capped success fee applies.

A crush injury can turn an ordinary day into a frightening situation, especially when you are left unsure about how long recovery may take. You could be eligible to make a crush injury compensation claim if your injuries were caused by an avoidable accident that should never have happened. This might be because an employer failed to make machinery safe to use, or because another driver caused a collision that left you with serious injuries.

A crush injury can be incredibly painful and may leave you facing permanent changes to your daily life. Having secured over £100 million in compensation for injured claimants, Personal Injury Solicitors London understands the challenges these injuries can create and provides specialist legal guidance throughout every stage of the claims process. Our solicitors can investigate what happened, obtain the evidence needed to support your claim and help you pursue the compensation you deserve on a No Win No Fee basis. Contact us today to discuss your case.

Call on 020 7362 2085
Contact us online
Use our live chat

What Are Crush Injury Claims?

Crush injury claims are compensation claims made by people who have been injured when part of the body has been trapped or subjected to significant force. These injuries can range from relatively straightforward cases to life-changing trauma, depending on how the accident happened and the extent of the damage. Rather than focusing solely on the injury itself, a claim considers how it has affected the person’s day-to-day life and what will be needed to support their recovery.

No two crush injuries are the same. Some people recover within a few weeks, while others are left adapting to lasting changes that affect their independence or future plans. For that reason, every claim is assessed on its own circumstances, with the aim of recognising the individual impact the injury has had.

If you’re looking for straightforward advice about crush injury claims, Personal Injury Solicitors London can explain the process clearly and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation and find out what your next steps could be.

Can I Claim Compensation For A Crush Injury?

Yes, you can claim compensation for a crush injury if another person or organisation was responsible for your safety, failed to meet that responsibility and caused you to suffer a crush injury. Although every claim is assessed on its own facts, crush injury claims depend on the following 3 legal criteria. Our solicitors will first look at whether:

You Were Owed A Duty Of Care

To make a crush injury compensation claim, another person or organisation must have owed you a legal duty of care. In simple terms, they were responsible for taking reasonable steps to protect your health and safety in the situation where your injury happened.

That Duty Of Care Was Breached

You must also show that the duty of care was breached. This means the responsible party failed to take the reasonable precautions expected of them, allowing an avoidable accident to happen. As part of assessing your crush injury claim, our solicitors can review what happened and explain whether the available information indicates that a breach of duty may have occurred.

You Suffered A Crush Injury

Finally, you must have sustained a crush injury. When reviewing your claim, our solicitors can gather supporting documents, such as your medical records, that show the extent of your injury.

If you would like to know whether you meet these legal requirements, speaking to our solicitors early can help you understand your position and decide whether pursuing a crush injury compensation claim is the right next step.

Reviews Of Our Service

Meet Our Personal Injury Solicitors

Crush Injury Compensation Claim Examples

Crush injury claims can arise in a range of situations where reasonable safety standards have not been met. The examples below illustrate how different failures can lead to different types of crush injuries.

Crush Injuries In The Workplace

An engineer is asked to clear a blockage from an industrial press after the machine’s safety guard has been removed to speed up production. The press activates unexpectedly, crushing the worker’s hand and resulting in the partial amputation of two fingers.

Read more about your rights in our accidents at work claims guide.

Road Accident Crush Injuries

Following a high-speed collision caused by a driver using a mobile phone, the driver’s door is forced into the occupant’s leg. The impact leaves them with a severe crush injury requiring reconstructive surgery and months away from work.

Our road traffic accident claims guide explains how compensation claims following collisions are assessed.

Crush Injuries In A Public Place

A supermarket continues to use a defective customer lift despite staff reporting that the doors fail to stop when closing. A customer becomes trapped between the doors, sustaining a crush injury to their arm that causes lasting nerve damage.

You can learn more by reading our public liability claims guide.

Every crush injury happens differently. If you’re unsure whether the circumstances of your accident could support a claim, our team can explain how the law applies to your situation and what options may be available.

What Crush Injuries Can I Make A Claim For?

You can make a claim for crush injuries such as a crushed finger that affects your grip, a foot injury that makes walking painful or compartment syndrome requiring urgent treatment, provided the injury was caused by an avoidable accident. The severity of the injury is assessed alongside the impact it has had on your daily life.

Examples of crush injuries that may give rise to a compensation claim include:

Crushed fingers, where movement remains restricted after the injury has healed.
Crush injuries to the foot, making it difficult to stand or walk comfortably.
Leg crush injuries, particularly where surgery is needed to repair the damage.
Compartment syndrome, a serious condition that can develop following significant pressure to a limb.
Traumatic amputations, where the extent of the injury results in the loss of part of a limb.

If you’re unsure how your injury could be treated within a claim, our solicitors can talk through what happened and help you understand whether compensation may be available. Contact our advisory team today.

How Much Compensation Could Be Awarded For Crush Injury Claims?

How much compensation could be awarded for crush injury claims depends on the severity of the injuries, the impact they have had on daily life and the financial losses experienced. As we assess your claim, we will consider these factors alongside the available medical evidence to build a clearer picture of its potential value.

To help value the injury itself, legal professionals, such as our solicitors, often refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG is a publication that provides compensaiton guidelines for different types of injuries.

Although the figures do not determine the final amount awarded, they provide a recognised starting point when valuing your general damages. This is compensation for the pain and suffering your injuries have caused you.

Below, we have used some of the JCG’s entries that may be applicable in crush injury claims. Remember, these are guidelines only. Furthermore, the first entry hasn’t come from the JCG.

Injury	Notes	Compensation Guidelines
Multiple severe injuries with associated financial losses	Financial losses such as care costs, rehabilitation fees and lost wages.	Up to £1,000,000+
Brain Damage – Very Severe	Need for full-time nursing care with little meaningful response to their environment.	£372,570 to £533,720
Leg Amputations – Below-the-knee amputation of both legs	Higher end of the bracket is applicable where both have been amputated right under the knee.	£266,200 to £356,840
Foot Injuries – Amputation of Both Feet	Loss of the ankle joints.	£223,800 to £266,200
Arm Injuries – Loss of One Arm (ii)	Above the elbow amputation.	£144,860 to £172,970
Hand Injuries – Serious Damage to Both Hands	With a significant loss of function and a permanent cosmetic disability.	£73,720 to £111,730
Hand Injuries – Less Serious	Severe crush injury resulting in significantly impaired function.	£19,090 to £38,310
Severe Leg Injuries – (iv) Moderate	Severe crushing injuries to a single limb.	£36,680 to £51,790
Back Injuries – Moderate (i)	A crush or compression fracture of the lumbar vertebrae.	£36,680 to £51,230
Toe Injuries – Severe	Severe crush injuries leading to the amputation of 1/2 toes, other than the great toe.	£18,150 to £27,830

Can Crush Injury Compensation Include Other Damages?

Yes, crush injury compensation can include other damages if you’ve experienced financial losses because of your injury. These losses, known as special damages, are assessed separately from compensation for the injury itself. As our solicitors value your claim, they can review the financial impact your crush injury has had and explain which losses may be included. Because special damages are evidence-based, it’s important to keep documents such as payslips, invoices and receipts wherever possible.

Depending on how your injury has affected you, special damages could include:

Loss of earnings if you needed time away from work while recovering from surgery or because your injuries prevented you from returning to your usual role.
Rehabilitation and physiotherapy costs where ongoing treatment is needed to improve movement, strength or mobility after a crush injury.
Specialist equipment or prosthetic limbs if your injuries have resulted in an amputation or lasting physical disability.
Travel costs for attending hospital appointments, physiotherapy sessions or independent medical assessments arranged during your claim.
Care and support provided at home, whether from a professional carer or a family member who helped with everyday tasks while you recovered.

Every crush injury affects people differently, so the financial losses that can be recovered will depend on your individual circumstances. If your injury has changed the way you work or manage day-to-day life, our solicitors can explain how those losses may be reflected when valuing your claim.

How Can I Prove A Crush Injury Compensation Claim?

You can prove a crush injury compensation claim by providing evidence that shows how the accident happened, the injuries you sustained and the impact they have had on your life. The stronger the supporting evidence, the easier it is for our solicitors to assess your claim and present a clear picture of how the accident has affected you.

Evidence that could support a crush injury compensation claim includes:

Medical records, which confirm the nature of your crush injury, the treatment you received and your ongoing recovery. Our solicitors can obtain these records with your permission if they are needed to support your claim.
Accident reports, such as an entry in a workplace accident book or an incident report completed by a business, helping to establish when and where the accident happened.
Photographs of the accident scene and your injuries, particularly where they show defective machinery, damaged equipment or the condition that caused the accident.
Witness contact details, allowing our solicitors to approach people who saw the accident and obtain statements where they may help clarify what happened.
Documents showing financial losses, including payslips, invoices and receipts, which can help demonstrate the impact your injuries have had on your finances.

Collecting evidence as early as possible can make it easier to support your claim. If you’re unsure what information is likely to be most helpful, our solicitors can explain what evidence may strengthen your case and help you begin gathering it. You can also read our guide on evidence needed for a personal injury claim.

How Long After A Crush Injury Can I Make A Claim?

You will generally have 3 years to make a claim after suffering a crush injury. This time limit begins on the date the accident happened, as set out in the Limitation Act 1980.

There are some exceptions to the usual time limit, including claims involving children and people who lack the mental capacity to manage their own affairs. Rather than covering these exceptions in detail here, we’ve explained them in our guide to the personal injury claim limitation period.

Although 3 years may seem like plenty of time, it’s often easier to investigate a claim while evidence is still available and the circumstances of the accident remain clear. As our solicitors review your case, they can identify the information needed to support your claim and explain how the limitation rules apply to your individual circumstances.

Crush Injury Compensation With Personal Injury Solicitors London

Recovering from a crush injury can be challenging, particularly if you’re facing ongoing treatment or time away from work. Personal Injury Solicitors London understands the practical difficulties these injuries can cause and provides clear, straightforward legal guidance throughout the claims process. Whether your injury happened at work, on the road or in a public place, our solicitors can assess your circumstances and explain the options available to you.

Our solicitors can support your crush injury compensation claim by:

Reviewing whether safety measures surrounding machinery, vehicles or other equipment were adequate before your accident happened.
Arranging an independent medical assessment to understand the long-term effects of serious crush injuries, including reduced function caused by nerve damage or compartment syndrome.
Obtaining medical records that document the progression of your injury, particularly where surgery or an amputation has been required.
Assessing evidence of ongoing rehabilitation costs where your recovery involves prolonged physiotherapy or specialist treatment.
Valuing claims involving lasting restrictions to mobility or hand function by considering how those changes have affected your day-to-day life.

Your recovery doesn’t stop once the immediate injury has been treated. Speak to our solicitors today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss how the long-term effects of your crush injury could be reflected in a compensation claim.

No Win No Fee Crush Injury Claims

A serious crush injury can have a significant financial impact, particularly if it results in surgery, rehabilitation or a prolonged absence from work. A No Win No Fee agreement allows you to seek compensation with expert legal representation, without paying solicitor fees before your claim begins or while it is progressing, helping to reduce the financial pressure at an already difficult time (if you meet the criteria).

At Personal Injury Solicitors London, eligible crush injury claims are handled through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which is a type of No Win No Fee agreement. If your claim does not succeed, you will not pay your solicitor’s fees for the work completed under the CFA. A legally limited percentage of the compensation is taken by your solicitor as their success fee should your claim win.

Throughout your claim, Personal Injury Solicitors London will manage the legal process on your behalf, from arranging the evidence needed to support your case to negotiating with the defendant or their insurer. This allows you to concentrate on your recovery while we work to secure the compensation your injuries deserve.

Contact Personal Injury Solicitors London

Living with the effects of a crush injury can be difficult enough without wondering whether you have a valid claim or how to begin the process. Whether your injury happened at work, on the road or in a public place, our solicitors can explain your legal options and answer any questions you have.

Contact Personal Injury Solicitors London today to discuss your circumstances and find out whether you could begin a crush injury compensation claim under a No Win No Fee agreement.

Call on 020 7362 2085
Contact us online
Use our live chat