Understanding Crush Injuries
Crush injuries, characterized by the compression of the body or its parts between objects or surfaces, can result in severe, life-altering, or fatal consequences.
These injuries impact your ability to earn and significantly diminish your overall quality of life. In cases where negligence or defective products lead to crush injuries, obtaining the rightful financial compensation becomes crucial.
This compensation can alleviate your burdens, allowing you to concentrate on recovering your health and rebuilding your life.
Medically defined as injuries caused by force or pressure applied to a body part, crush injuries typically occur when a part of the body is squeezed between two heavy objects.
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Common causes of crush injuries include:
- Extensive Machine Injuries: Construction sites, farms, and road work, among other activities, involve heavy machinery capable of causing severe crush injuries. If not operated carefully, bobcats, steam rollers, forklifts, and similar equipment are common culprits.
- Falling Objects: In urban areas, people working in skyscrapers, apartment buildings, or large offices risk crush injuries due to falling objects during construction or cleaning activities.
- Auto Accidents: Whether you are a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, the risk of crush injuries is present in and around vehicles, making auto accidents a common cause of severe crushing injuries.
- Defective Products: Structural collapses resulting from faulty construction products can lead to crushing injuries, making victims eligible for compensation.
- Natural Disasters: Events like hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes can cause crush injuries to numerous individuals in their vicinity.
- Construction Accidents: The inherent risk of crushing injuries is high in construction due to the movement and construction of large structures. Despite safety guidelines, a simple mistake on a job site can lead to a lifetime of pain, disabilities, or even death.
Effects of Crush Injuries
While the severity of crush injuries varies, typical complications and outcomes include:
Compartment syndrome (increased pressure causing muscle, nerve, and tissue damage)
- Bone fractures
- Nerve injuries
- Brain damage
- Bleeding (internally and externally)
- Cuts
- Infections
- Bruising
- Destruction of limbs, digits, and body parts
- Death
Immediate medical attention is crucial for crush injuries, as internal damage may not be immediately apparent.
Determining Case Value
While each case is unique, victims of crush injuries caused by negligence, carelessness, or defective products may be eligible for compensation covering:
- Current medical costs
- Long-term and future medical costs
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Loss of quality of life
- Disability damages
- Vehicle and home alterations
- Wrongful death
- Loss of consortium (in case of a loved one’s death)
Why You Need a Crush Injury Lawyer
Insurance companies are adept at limiting payouts, posing a risk of minimal compensation if you face them alone. You may be pressured into accepting a settlement far below your entitlement without legal representation.
A lawyer can assess your case’s true value and help you secure the compensation you deserve.
Why Choose State Law Firm To Represent Your Crush Injury
At State Law Firm, we have a proven track record of obtaining millions of dollars in compensation for our clients. With a no-fee promise, we only collect legal fees if we win your case.
Our reputation and experience discourage insurance companies from offering inadequate settlements. While we settle 90% of cases out of court, we possess the resources and expertise to go to civil court when necessary.
Our firm has earned numerous accolades for success in helping clients. With millions recovered for our clients, we are committed to pursuing the maximum compensation and fighting relentlessly on your behalf.
Schedule a free consultation with our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys by calling (818) 477-0773 today!
