What is a Crush Injury?
A crush injury happens how you would expect. When a part of your body, such as your arms, legs, or torso, is compressed between two surfaces it results in crush injuries. The length of time a body part is crushed, as well as the force used in the crushing, affects the degree of damage. For this reason, victims must be extracted as quickly as possible from crushed vehicles, in structure collapses, or other situations in which a crush injury can occur.
The trauma associated with a crush injury often causes:
- The loss of a limb
- Severe bruising
- Broken bones
- Soft tissue damage
- Nerve damage
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Paralysis
- Spinal cord injuries
- Death
If your crush accident is not fatal, the chances are that it will still be incredibly debilitating. If the bones in the impacted part of the body are shattered beyond healing, then doctors may make the difficult choice to amputate the body part. As a result, you may have to adjust your life to being an amputee. Such a huge change can be incredibly traumatizing and force you to completely up-end the way you live your life. You may have to move to a more accessible home, you have to get a new job, you may even lose the ability to live independently. The truth is, a crush injury is more than just an injury, it is a complete, forced shift in your lifestyle.
Over $50M Recovered in the Past Seven Years
At the Tenge Law Firm LLC, our goal is to achieve the best possible result for our clients as soon as possible. Each case and each client is different, so we work directly with clients to meet their needs for medical care and personal situations. We have enjoyed great success, with exceedingly high client satisfaction, using this approach.
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$3,250,000 Rollover auto accident involving defective roof and serious injuries
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$1,500,000 Tire blowout on I-70 causing serious injuries
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$1,475,000 Auto accident with head, neck and back injuries
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$1,350,000 Auto accident with orthopedic injuries to foot, ankle, and leg
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$1,250,000 Wrongful Death
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$1,250,000 Lower Leg Orthopedic Injury Resulting in Surgery
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$1,100,000 Construction site accident
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$1,050,000 Trucking accident with low back injuries
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$1,025,000 Motorcycle accident resulting in traumatic brain injury and orthopedic injuries
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$950,000 Car accident with brain injury and orthopedic injuries
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$750,000 Policy Limits – Low speed auto accident leading to minor stroke
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$533,000 Trial Verdict - Client hit by airborne patio umbrella with facial scar and concussion.
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$450,000 Pedestrian hit by car
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$300,000 Four-car accident resulting in vertebral fracture and facial injuries
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$200,000 Auto accident with facial injuries
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$120,000 Slip-and-fall at fast food restaurant
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"Definitely made it a stress-free experience"
Brenda was my attorney. She was amazing, helped me through the whole process. Definitely made it a stress-free experience, especially after going through something so traumatic! Was extremely attentive and always kept me updated on how my case was going! I would 1000% recommend them to everyone and anyone!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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Crush Syndrome
While the damage from the primary injury may be catastrophic, the complications from a crush injury can still be worse. Crush syndrome generally occurs when the blood flow is restored to affected muscles, which results in toxins from the tissues entering the bloodstream. These toxins can cause systemic trauma and can result in death if not treated correctly. Statistically, crush syndrome is the top cause of death in earthquakes other than those who die from direct trauma.
Common Causes of Crush Injuries
Sadly, crush injuries can happen anywhere, at any time. We have worked with many crush injury victims, and so we have seen first-hand just how sudden these kinds of accidents can be. In our experience, crush injuries are most common in the following types of accidents:
- Automobile accidents
- Construction accidents
- Structural collapses
- Heavy machinery accidents
- Industrial accidents
Statistically, 74% of crush injuries occur on the legs and lower extremities, 10% occur on the arms and upper extremities, and 9% occur on the torso. Where ever your injuries occurred, chances are that you have been left in a lot of pain, are facing high medical debt, and are worried about your future. Thankfully, if your crush injuries were caused by negligence, you may have more options that you realize.
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Reviews
When our clients are happy, they say so. Whether we’re being described for how well we communicate, our responsiveness, or the quality of our service, we’re consistently rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by those we represent.
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Ratings
As an industry leader in the field of personal injury, we're proud to maintain a superb 10.0 out of 10.0 rating on AVVO.com, have a preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and have recently been awarded Client Champion Platinum status from Lawyers.com.
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Results
In the last ten years, we've recovered $50 million on behalf of our clients. Our motto is simple - You do what you need to do physically recover, and we'll handle the rest.
You Deserve Compensation
The value of a crush injury claim or lawsuit will reflect the severity of the injuries and the long-term impact on your health and future. At the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, our resources include top medical professionals to assist in valuing a crush injury claim. The types of damages pursued in a lawsuit or claim will include:
- Medical bills, current costs, and estimated future costs
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
In cases where crush injuries are fatal, specific family members have the right to file a wrongful death claim. It is important to remember that if your injuries were the result of an act of negligence, you have the right to file a claim or lawsuit to seek compensation for all damages. As a full-service firm, we fight for full compensation and assist with other needs, including contracting top-quality medical providers, working with your employer, property damage issues, health insurance, rental cars – we manage it all. We are here for YOU.
Contact the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, Today
Get the help you need by speaking with our top-level Boulder personal injury attorneys. We offer a no-risk initial consultation, and we work on a contingency-fee basis – you won’t owe a dime in legal fees unless we win your case. We will be honest, upfront, and give you dedicated support to help you through these worst of times.
Call us today at (303) 219-7377.
