Crump and the family will call for transparency and the release of body cam footage OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. –– Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump will hold a Thursday news conference with the family of Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old active-duty Senior Airman who was fatally shot by a Florida Sheriff’s Deputy …
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Historical Justice: Repairing the Wrongs of the Past
Exploring Historical Injustices and Ben Crump Own Pursuit of Justice Historical justice is an enduring concept that seeks to right the wrongs of the past, addressing the deep-rooted injustices plaguing our society. At Ben Crump Law, we understand the importance of historical justice and its role in creating a more equitable future. In this exploration, we’ll …
What Documents do I Need to File a Water Contamination Lawsuit
The documents you’ll need to file a water contamination lawsuit include your medical and housing records. Without these, you may not be able to show that you qualify for benefits or a settlement. Depending on your case, you may need additional documentation. An attorney can help you gather the information you need to file a …
How Long Do I Have to File a Water Contamination Lawsuit?
You may have a limited time to file a water contamination lawsuit, like a Camp Lejeune lawsuit. The deadline may differ depending on your circumstances, including when you started to experience health effects. Whatever the specifics of your case, a water contamination lawyer can help you meet your deadline by preparing and filing your suit …
Water Contamination Benefits Guide
Water contamination is a prominent issue, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data suggests that it affects millions of Americans each year. In severe cases, water contamination can cause lifelong conditions like infertility or cancer. The Camp Lejeune water crisis exemplifies America’s challenges with contaminated water supplies. Veterans and the families of …
Health Effects of Water Contamination
There are many serious health effects of water contamination, such as cholera, cancer, and certain other serious conditions. Some of these conditions can be deadly. Today, many people are suffering the effects of water contamination and suing for damages. If you and your family are suffering due to water contamination, you may be able to …
How Long do You Have to Sue for a Birth Injury?
Since birth injuries are a form of medical malpractice, their deadlines are based on malpractice statutes of limitations. However, each case is unique. How long you have to sue for a birth injury typically depends on three factors: when your child suffered the injury, when the injury was discovered, and the state in which your …
How to Prove Birth Injury
The birth of a newborn is a highly-anticipated, exciting time. The medical team that delivered your baby was required to provide you and your child with health care that meets a certain standard. A medical error can lead to a birth injury. A settlement cannot begin to make up for the harm your child suffered, …
What Is the Average Birth Injury Settlement?
There is no average birth injury settlement. That’s because many of these cases’ outcomes are confidential. If your child suffered a birth injury, your settlement depends on a variety of factors, such as the extent of their injuries. When you connect with our team, we can provide more insight into how much you can pursue …
When Should You Contact a Birth Injury Lawyer
A birth injury lawyer can support your case at any stage, whether you need information right after the injury or are struggling with a stalled case. The sooner you start your case, the better our legal team can protect your rights to compensation. When You Need Information and Answers You can come to Ben Crump …
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Litigation Updates
U.S. military members expect their jobs to come with certain risks. Their priority is to serve and protect the people of the United States. But in this endeavor, the U.S. government must provide military personnel with the right tools and environment to succeed. It has been well documented that the water supply at Camp Lejeune, …
Camp Lejeune Contamination Effects
Exposure to certain chemicals can have detrimental health consequences for the people affected. Sometimes, we don’t realize the impact of these chemicals until years later. But these problems can impact anyone, from adults to unborn children still developing in the womb. Those at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and …
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Benefits Guide
If you are a veteran who served at Camp Lejeune from August 1953 through December 1987, you may qualify for disability and health care benefits. Additionally, your family members who lived on base may also receive medical coverage for 15 eligible illnesses. Our Camp Lejeune water contamination benefits guide can teach you more about available …
Letter to the Honorable Joyce Beatty Regarding Johnson & Johnson Bankruptcy
Dear Congresswoman Beatty, We write to express our deep and profound concern about Johnson & Johnson’s recent shameful and opportunistic abuse of the federal bankruptcy laws for its own economic advantage. Unless Congress addresses and legislatively eradicates this loophole, Johnson & Johnson’s gross abuse of process will pave the way for countless other corporations to …
Stephen Neilson Wins Ben Crump Law School Scholarship
One of the central tenets of Stephen Neilson’s scholarship-winning essay is this: “We need more lawyers of color.” As a student at Harvard Law School, Nielson himself is a shining example of under-represented peoples continuing the work of diversifying the legal profession. However, Neilson would be the first to tell you that this story is …
Attorney Ben Crump Eyes Truvada Settlements
A growing number of plaintiffs are fighting to hold pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. accountable for damages resulting from the potentially dangerous drug Truvada. Attorney Ben Crump has set his sights on these settlements and stands ready to fight for compensation on behalf of people who suffered injuries after taking Truvada HIV medication. Truvada Lawsuits …
Brandon Teel Wins Ben Crump Community Leadership Scholarship
At the heart of Ben Crump Law is the push for community service, social justice, and equality. That’s why we developed the Ben Crump Community Leadership Scholarship. This year, recent East Stroudsburg University graduate Brandon Teel takes home the $2,500 award. Teel’s winning essay highlighted his work on campus at ESU, including memberships in various student …
Cristel Taveras Wins Ben Crump Law School Scholarship
When we started the Ben Crump Law School Scholarship, our goal was to find law students who exemplify hard work, dedication, and resolve. The winning essays should capture the importance of mentorship and the various benefits to both being a mentor and receiving mentorship. Cristel Taveras is the exact embodiment of those values. A first-generation …
Dehydration and Malnourishment in Nursing Homes
Good nutrition is critically important for our overall health and well-being, as is making sure we get enough fluids to keep our bodies hydrated. Maintaining proper nourishment and preventing dehydration can be especially challenging for the elderly, and malnourishment and dehydration can be particularly harmful in older adults. Every year, millions of older Americans live …
The Breonna Taylor Settlement
Update A grand jury deliberating the role of the three officers linked to the death of Breonna Taylor delivered its decision on Wednesday, September 24, 2020. They indicted only one of the officers, former detective Brett Hankison, on the charge of first-degree wanton endangerment, which constitutes a Class D (the lowest) felony. The charge against …
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