A woman exiting a bus in Derbyshire was collided into by a car and became crushed between the two vehicles in a road accident yesterday afternoon.

As she was leaving the bus on Princess Way, the woman in her forties was hit by a Renault Kangoo and was trapped for over an hour until emergency services helped her free and air lifted her to hospital.

An elderly person on board the Renault was cut out of the vehicle and taken to Burton’s Queen’s Hospital, the driver also went to hospital with facial injuries, according to police. The road was sealed off immediately following the accident.

Suffered Multiple Injuries

The bus passenger’s injuries are reported to be damage to her ribs, pelvis and chest and are not thought to be life-threatening.

“A woman sustained chest injuries and was airlifted to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.” said a police spokesperson.

Crushing Injuries In A Road Traffic Accident

Road traffic accidents can be triggered by a large number of different circumstances, many of which can result in crushing injuries. Crushing injuries encompass a broad spectrum of physical damage, including head and brain injuries, broken bones, chest and spinal injuries. They vary in severity with some people experiencing only minor cuts and bruises. Others may suffer from more serious problems that have a negative impact on their life.

If your injury has left you or a member of your family unable to work or suffering from considerable pain and loss of amenity then you could be able to make a claim if the accident was not your fault.

Personal injury compensation is something you are legally entitled to pursue and it is deigned to cover any financial expenditures you have had to make or will have to make in relation to your injuries.

Claiming Personal Injury Compensation For A Road Traffic Accident

If you or a loved one has been injured in any kind of motor vehicle accident then Motor Injury Lawyers can help you with your claim. We can help with all aspects of your case and often work with our clients on a no win no fee basis. Please call our road accident compensation team today for more information on how to begin your claim. Our number is 0800 808 7733.