Georgia Crush Injury Lawyers

Handling Serious Injury Cases in North Georgia & Across the State  

Crush injuries are among the most severe types of personal injury, often resulting in permanent disabilities such as amputations, brain injuries, or severe organ damage. At Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C. (BBGA), our Georgia premises liability attorneys represent individuals who have suffered catastrophic crush injuries due to unsafe property conditions.

With offices in Athens and Lake Oconee, we handle serious injury cases across Georgia.

If you were seriously injured on someone else’s property because of unsafe conditions, you may have a premises liability claim. Learn more about Georgia premises liability here.

What Is a Premises Liability Claim in Georgia?

Premises liability law in Georgia holds property owners responsible when unsafe or hazardous conditions on their land cause injury. If a landowner fails to maintain their property, warn visitors of dangers, or address known safety hazards, and someone gets hurt, they may be legally liable.

Crush injuries are often caused by property negligence in places such as apartment buildings, parking garages, retail stores, construction sites, and warehouses. These claims fall under premises liability and can involve both private and commercial property owners.

How Do Crush Injuries Happen?

A crush injury occurs when a person is caught between two heavy objects or pinned by a collapsing structure, machine, or vehicle. Some common scenarios we see in Georgia premises liability cases include:

• Construction site accidents where heavy equipment tips, falls, or pins workers or visitors
• Elevator or escalator malfunctions, including sudden stops or entrapment
• Vehicle incidents, such as cars hitting pedestrians or crushing victims in parking decks
• Collapsed stairwells, porches, or buildings
• Falling merchandise or shelving in retail stores or big-box warehouses
• Slip-and-falls that lead to secondary crush injuries from falling objects or structural collapse

Common Types of Crush Injuries We Handle

Our law firm focuses on catastrophic injury cases, which often result in long-term disability, disfigurement, or death. If you or your loved one has suffered from any of the following, our team can help:

• Amputation
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Crushed or broken bones
• Organ failure or internal bleeding
• Spinal cord damage
• Compartment syndrome
• Severe nerve, muscle, or vascular damage

What is Compartment Syndrome

Compartment syndrome is a serious medical condition that can occur after a crush injury when swelling or bleeding increases pressure within a closed group of muscles, called a compartment. This elevated pressure restricts blood flow and deprives muscles and nerves of oxygen and nutrients, leading to severe pain, numbness, and potential tissue death.

In the context of a crush injury, compartment syndrome often develops when a limb or muscle group is compressed for an extended period, such as being pinned under debris, machinery, or a collapsed structure. If not treated quickly, it can result in permanent muscle damage, nerve injury, or even the need for amputation. Prompt surgical intervention, typically a fasciotomy, is required to relieve the pressure and preserve limb function.

We pursue full compensation for medical care, lost income, pain and suffering, and future rehabilitation costs.

A History of Results

We have an established track record of bringing our clients results they expect and deserve. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients, and we know how to fight corporations, powerful property owners, and the insurance companies.

Who Is Liable for a Crush Injury?

In Georgia, property owners and occupiers are legally obligated to keep their premises safe for guests, customers, and workers. If they knew, or should have known, about a hazardous condition and failed to fix it or warn others about it, they can be held liable under Georgia law.

However, Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you are found to be 50% or more at fault, you may not recover compensation. Even if you are less than 50% at fault, your award may be reduced. These legal issues make it critical to work with an experienced Georgia premises liability lawyer who understands the law and can protect your rights.

Learn more about Georgia’s Comparative Negligence Laws

Georgia’s Statute of Limitations for Crush Injury Claims

Under Georgia law, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury date. Missing this deadline can prevent you from ever filing a lawsuit.

Read more about the statute of limitations in Georgia here.

Why Crush Injury Premises Liability Cases Are Complex

Crush injury cases often involve complex liability, multiple parties, and technical evidence. For example:

• Building code or OSHA violations may be involved
• Property owners and contractors may both share fault
• Expert testimony from engineers, architects, or medical professionals is often required
• Insurance companies aggressively defend high-value injury claims

With decades of trial experience, BBGA’s attorneys know how to navigate the complexities of serious premises liability and personal injury cases across Georgia. We’re prepared to stand up to corporations, contractors, and powerful property owners to fight for the justice our clients deserve.

Contact a Georgia Premises Liability Lawyer Today

If you or a family member has suffered a serious crush injury on someone else’s property, our team is here to help you understand your legal options. BBGA’s Georgia personal injury attorneys handle catastrophic injury cases statewide, and we’re ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Call us at 706-354-4000 or submit our online contact form to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation today. There is no cost unless we recover money for you in your case.