Crush cases are rarely “simple.” They usually involve one or more of the following:
- Heavy equipment and moving parts (presses, conveyors, forklifts, dock equipment)
- Industrial processes where safety controls must be documented (guards, lockout/tagout, inspection routines)
- Multiple potential responsible parties, such as employers, equipment vendors, contractors, and property owners
In practice, the dispute often becomes about what was controlled, what safety procedures were in place, and what records exist—not about whether the injury happened. That’s why early legal guidance matters.


