Crush Injuries.
Our Personal Injury Lawyers are able to assist you in making a claim if you've been injured by being crushed.
Crush injuries are among the most serious and traumatic types of accidents a person can experience.
The physical damage caused can be catastrophic and in severe cases it can lead to amputation or permanent disability. The impact of a crush injury goes beyond the initial trauma, as multiple surgeries, long hospital stays and intensive rehabilitation can leave you concerned about your ability to work and how you will support yourself and your family.
At Lanyon Bowdler, we understand that behind every crush injury is a person whose life has been turned upside down. If you’re crush injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to make a Crush Injury Claim.
Our Crush Injury Solicitors ensure that the compensation you receive will help you secure medical care, rehabilitation and further support you or your family may need.
We are here to help you every step of the way.
A crush injury is a type of trauma that occurs when part or all of your body suddenly becomes compressed between two solid objects, for example between a vehicle and a wall. Depending on the part of the body affected, the force of the impact, and the duration that the body is in that position, a crush injury can affect the bones, soft tissues, nervous system, and internal organs.
Crush injuries can be incredibly painful and debilitating, and may involve taking an extended period of time off work, or giving up work altogether, which of course can have a detrimental impact on your finances. Minor crush injuries may involve treatment such as painkillers, plenty of rest, and physiotherapy, whilst some major crush injuries may lead to brain injuries or the amputation of a limb.
Crush injuries can occur in any high impact situation where your body is suddenly exposed to a significant blow, high pressure or heavy weight.
Lanyon Bowdler is a specialist firm of Personal Injury Solicitors with years of experience supporting clients in work injury claims, including those involving crushing. Our expertise in this field is recognised by national organisations, peers, and clients across the UK.
The Personal Injury Team is recognised in Tier 2 for the West Midlands in the 2026 edition of Legal 500, which states: “The personal injury team excels in handling brain and spinal injury cases, and is led by Dawn Humphries, who is based in Shrewsbury. Telford-based Debbie Humphries often assists with cases involving life-changing injuries arising as a result of road traffic accidents, in addition to employer and occupier’s liability claims. In Hereford, Phillip Roberts is an experienced litigator and specialises in employer liability cases, including agricultural and HGV matters.”
The 2025 of Legal 500 includes the following work highlights:
Represented claimant in PI claim against a well-known sporting activities franchise, where claimant sustained a C5 fracture of the neck rendering him tetraplegic, resulting in a claim estimated to be worth over £10m.
Represented claimant in PI claim against employer, having sustained fractures to L2, 3, 4 and 5 after falling from a roof. Contentious evidence in respect of quantum led to negotiations which successfully secured a £500,000 settlement for the client.
Represented claimant via their litigation friend in a PI claim against a defendant driver, successfully negotiating a settlement of £2.9m ahead of a liability trial.
Chambers UK 2026 rank the department in Band 1 in the Midlands and states, “Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors is a leading Shropshire firm advising on an extensive breadth of personal injury cases, including high-value RTA and accident-at-work claims. The firm is particularly experienced in acting for clients with spinal and cerebral injuries. The team is skilled in handling military cases and accidents abroad. It also works alongside clinical negligence and Court of Protection teams to fully support clients.”
Strengths
“Lanyon Bowdler is a kind and compassionate firm who seem to really care about their claimants and get strong results for them.”
“Their communication regarding the case has been very simple and easy to understand.”
“Lanyon Bowdler are collaborative. They have a common-sense approach to cases and an understanding of the need to keep good working relationships.”
Dawn Humphries is a well-regarded litigator and head of the personal injury department. She handles a wide range of orthopaedic and spinal injury claims. She is active in an array of personal injury cases, including those relating to workplace accidents and RTAs.
“I love working with Dawn. She is caring and supportive, and she has a great approach to dealing with clients.”
Debbie Humphries is highlighted for her experience in handling a full range of severe injury matters, including motor incidents and accidents at work. She also acts in occupier’s liability cases.
“Debbie is involved in top-quality personal injury work at the highest value. She’s unflappable and very reassuring. She has a lovely manner with clients.”
“Debbie Humphries is excellent – down to earth, committed and efficient. She is very good with clients.”
Crush injuries are typically caused by an accident in which a sudden impact, involving high pressure or heavy weight, compresses part of the body between two solid objects. Some of the most common types of accident that can lead to a crush injury include:
If you have been involved in any type of accident that occurred due to somebody else’s negligence, and it resulted in you sustaining a crush injury, you may be entitled to claim compensation. At Lanyon Bowdler our specialist team of personal injury solicitors have helped many people in your situation to seek justice, receive compensation, and access private medical treatment and alternative therapies to aid their recovery. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to find out how we can help you, too.
The symptoms of a crush injury will differ depending on the part of the body affected, and the severity of the injury. However, some of the most commonly experienced symptoms after a crush injury include:
After a crush injury it is vital that you seek medical assistance as soon as possible, even if you feel relatively okay. Sometimes it is possible to sustain an internal injury which will only be discovered after examination by a paramedic or doctor.
The treatment for a crush injury typically depends on the part of the body affected, and the severity of the injury. The first step taken after a crush injury is usually to stabilise the condition and prevent further injury from occurring, for example by stopping any bleeding and cleaning any wounds to prevent infection.
Some of the different types of treatment prescribed for a crush injury include:
The time it takes to recover from a crush injury will vary depending on the severity of the injury, and the general health of the patient. In the majority of cases a full recovery will be made, and most people go on to live a normal life. However, in some cases, the victim may be left with permanent and life-changing damage which limits how they carry out their daily tasks.
A crush injury is both physically and psychologically traumatic instantly, and the trauma can also be prolonged due to some of the potentially dangerous complications that could occur. Even if the injury does not seem very extreme at the time, it is always advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible in case there is internal damage that can’t be seen or felt initially.
Some of the medical complications that can arise from a crush injury include:
If you have suffered medical complications after a crush injury that wasn’t your fault, we can help you to seek the justice and compensation you deserve. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our specialist team of personal injury solicitors today to find out more.
Phillip Roberts handled my claim in a professional and knowledgable way and I would like to thank him very much for all the work he has done for me.
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One hundred percent happy with my claim and the outcome my solicitor was brilliant all through my case.
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I was injured in a terrible accident whilst working on a farm, I was left with extensive injuries to my arm which impacted all aspects of my life including my ability to go back to work. Once I had instructed Lanyon Bowdler they instructed medical experts who were able to recommend rehabilitation for me which was arranged, and this meant that I could go back to work and start living independently again. They secured compensation of £45,000 and gave me all the advice and support I needed to accept the offer made.
After a horrible road traffic accident I was left with minimal physical injuries but a significant psychological injury which affected all aspects of my life including my ability to go back to work. Lanyon Bowdler handled my claim whilst also securing crucial rehabilitation for me. They secured £85,000 in compensation for me just after a year after my accident.
After a serious motorbike accident in which my Dad sustained significant head and life changing injuries I instructed Lanyon Bowdler to assist me with making a claim on his behalf. As part of his claim they ensured that he received an appropriate care package to support him in living independently and access to appropriate rehabilitation. They secured for him a settlement of £3.1m together with PPOs for his care and case management for the rest of his life which means that all of his needs can be met.
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Used Lanyon Bowdler for a personal injury claim regarding a trip in a supermarket. I found the service very helpful and would use again.
From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.
It is a pleasure to act as a case manager for clients represented by the personal injury team at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors. Lanyon Bowdler PI team are proactive and truly client centred. They understand the clients they represent and work tirelessly to achieve the best they can for them. Through collaborative working we have been able to achieve the best outcomes possible for our clients.
As a case manager I work closely with litigation teams to ensure our clients get the expertise, support and care they need to bring them back to as close to their life pre-injury as possible. This is very often not an easy journey, and balancing the desires of the client to live their best life with collating and presenting the facts of how that life is altered, can be very challenging. Having worked alongside Lanyon Bowdler’s team for many years, I have noted it is always easier to strike this balance, when they are involved.
Having worked with a succession of personal injury specialists at Lanyon Bowdler over the years, I have seen at first hand the top-flight legal expertise that they bring to every case and the commitment to obtaining the absolutely best result for every client. Equally importantly, I am struck by the compassion, empathy and humanity with which every client is treated. They go above and beyond to ensure their clients receive the very best representation.
The team at Lanyon Bowdler show an exceptional knowledge and understanding of their client’s needs, not just in terms of the claim that they lead, but also the emotional and personal experiences that they will have on that journey.
Lanyon Bowdler provide seamless ongoing emotional support, information and guidance to their clients over what may be many years of a PI claim. This significantly helps mitigate the “stress” of a claim for their clients, and in my medicolegal experience puts them way ahead of other legal firms.
Contacted Lanyon Bowdler six months after an injury at work. They offered me several of their services, including no win no fee which I ended up choosing. The solicitor was extremely helpful, was always keeping me updated when there was news and answered promptly when asked for any updates or when I asked any questions. I was very happy with the final settlement and the advice I received proved to be the best for my case. I felt like the extra bit of care was extended to give me a good idea of the options I had to choose from which really helped to inform any decision.
From my initial approach to the final positive outcome I felt my solicitor was expending all his energy to win the case. I was kept informed throughout and was given straightforward advice on how to proceed. The end result was an acceptable outcome and the pay-out was prompt.
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Everything has been professional, efficient and courteous throughout and we are very pleased, both with the service and with the eventual outcome of our case. Everything was first class and exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for providing such splendid service. It is really appreciated.
If you have sustained a crush injury in an accident that occurred due to somebody else’s negligence, we can help you to make a claim for compensation. In order for your claim to be successful we must be able to provide evidence that you were owed a duty of care, that duty of care was breached, and that the breach directly caused or contributed to the accident.
For example, if the accident occurred at your place of work the responsibility will usually lie with your employer. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 all employers have a legal obligation to ensure that the workplace is safe and that all employees can carry out their duties with minimal risk of harm. This may involve providing adequate training and appropriate personal protective equipment.
If your employer has failed to uphold their legal duty of care and an accident has occurred, causing you to sustain a crush injury, we can help you to claim what you deserve. Your physical injuries will be taken into account, as well as the psychological impact of the accident, and your final compensation award will reflect the full extent of the suffering you have endured.
Our Personal Injury Lawyers are always available to discuss you situation and offer tailored legal advice. Find out how we can help support you with a Crush Injury Claim. Contact a member of the team by calling us, or complete our online inquiry form on this page.
Lanyon Bowdler has offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, Telford, and Conwy in North Wales.
We are one of the most recognised firms of solicitors in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Mid and North Wales, Birmingham, and the Midlands, synonymous with excellence. We are able to offer a wide range of pricing options including fixed fees and service level guarantees.
As a leading law firm, we regularly act for clients on Work Injury Claims, including those involuving crushing injuries. We can represent you wherever you live in England or Wales.
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