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 …
Blog: Personal Injury
Racial Injustice in America
Systemic injustice and racism have deep historical roots in this country. Broadly speaking, these terms are defined as deeply ingrained racist thinking, practices, and actions embedded in the core foundations of American society that have persisted over centuries and continue today. The struggle against racial injustice issues in America boiled over once again in 2020 …
Ben Crump Law PLLC Response to COVID-19
Clients, friends, and colleagues: We trust you’re keeping healthy and staying safe. We know these are trying times, with so many businesses, schools, and every day activities shut down. Continued and uninterrupted representation of our clients is of paramount importance to us at Ben Crump Law. We are one of the most technologically-advanced law firms …
A Fight Far From Over: 60 Minutes Special Reveals Increasing Need for Special Education Services in Flint
I have been crusading tirelessly for Flint’s children, and a CBS 60 Minutes episode Sunday revealed exactly why it is so crucial to continue fighting this fight. Results from testing 174 children who drank the lead-filled water in Flint shows 140 of them will require special education services. Flint’s water supply has caused irreversible damage to Flint’s …
Barriers That Block People of Color from Voting
When I grew up in small Lumberton, NC, racial barriers were very much a part of daily life. When it came to exercising our rights, including our right to vote, minorities faced countless obstacles – from actually getting to the polls to overcoming discriminatory requirements to cast a ballot. With a tremendously important Election Day …
Overcoming Barriers: What’s Next for Minority Voters?
President Johnson and leaders of the civil rights movement made unimagined strides to improve the ability of blacks to exercise their right to vote. Yet those of us who carry on their fight recognize there is still so much to be done. African-Americans are entitled to the same rights and treatment as everyone else when …
Amendment 4: ‘Yes’ on Progress and Second Chances for Convicted Felons
With less than a month until an exceedingly important Election Day, voting registration and enthusiasm seem to be on the rise – but only for some. Despite the fact that the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was enacted more than a half-century ago, Florida still clings to numerous discriminatory laws and practices that prevent more …
Unequal Opportunities, Unfair Punishments, Unjust Outcomes
It may be the festive season, but injustice sure hasn’t taken a holiday. Another example of a young black male being penalized by a white authority figure has occurred at American Heritage School in the town of Plantation, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. This injustice screamed out to my friends, basketball star Dwyane Wade and …
5 Ways To Promote Justice In The Workplace
To read the news lately, you’d think this is truly a golden age for American working men and women. The U.S. unemployment rate is the lowest in almost half a century. Earnings for American corporate employers are growing at the highest rate in years. One of the nation’s leading retailers announced a new, higher minimum …
