Among the deadliest types of motor vehicle accidents is when two cars slam into each other head-on at high speeds. In almost all collisions of this type, drivers do not walk away unscathed. Some even end up with fatal injuries because when the front ends of two vehicles strike each other, the resulting force of …
The death of a loved one is tragic. It can be especially hard if your spouse or parent died because of another’s negligent actions. You may be struggling to cope not only with your loss, but with medical bills and other expenses. If your loved one was the family breadwinner, you may be wondering about …
The sad and scary reality is that anyone can be the victim of a violent crime. Crime can happen anywhere at any time. To protect patrons and tenants, businesses and property owners have a duty to make sure proper security measures are in place. If you suffered crime-related injuries because an owner failed to provide …
There is no excuse for drinking and driving. In fact, drunk driving is one of the most reckless decisions a person can make behind the wheel. Anyone who chooses to consume alcohol and operate a vehicle is also breaking the law. If you were hurt by a drunk driver, they should be responsible for your …
In a world that seems to require people to multitask during every second of the day, it is no wonder that drivers are often engaged in activities other than driving. Whether they are using cell phones or engaged in other activities, distracted drivers likely have a higher risk of causing accidents than those who are …
In 2017, more than seven percent of all fatal crashes in the U.S. were rear-end collisions, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a rear-end collision that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, property damage and more. …
Recovering a financial award and holding the negligent party responsible can help ease the financial stress after the death of your loved one. If your family member died in St. Paul because of another person’s negligent or reckless behavior, a St. Paul wrongful death lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC is here to help you …
A St. Paul truck accident lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to help you seek compensation for your serious injuries if they occurred as a result of a traffic accident caused by a truck driver. If we can show that the truck driver caused your accident and the resulting injuries, we can …
If a doctor acts carelessly or negligently, you could suffer injuries or a worsening condition because of their medical negligence. If this happened to you or your child, you might be able to pursue a medical malpractice case against them. In some cases, you may also have a medical malpractice case against the hospital or …
If you suffered injuries in a St. Paul bus accident, you may be able to recover compensation to pay for your medical treatment, ongoing care, lost income, and other losses. You should not have to shoulder the burden of these expenses on your own if the bus driver caused your accident and injuries. A St. …
If a motorist hit you while you were riding your bicycle in St. Paul, Minnesota, you may be able to hold that motorist legally responsible and recover compensation for your medical care, pain and suffering, and other expenses. A St. Paul bicycle accident lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC can provide you with the legal …
Denver boasts an amazing public transportation system, including the ability to travel throughout the city by bus. However, bus accidents are some of the most devastating types of accidents, causing catastrophic injuries and deaths due to their size. In fact, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that in 2016 alone, 227 bus accidents …
An injury or loss caused by another driver’s negligence should not leave you drowning in unexpected expenses. Car accident victims often have the legal right to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. As indicated in the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), every driver in the state of Texas …
Police pursuits have the potential to become extremely hazardous to motorists and pedestrians who find themselves on the path of the chase. According to the Ohio Attorney General, the state saw 352 deaths between 1982 and 2014 due to police pursuits on the road. The damage left in the wake of a high-speed chase can …
When drunk drivers get behind the wheel of their vehicles, they create a risk of severe injury or even death of everyone else on the roadway. If you or a family member suffers injuries due to involvement in a drunk driving crash, you may want to explore how you can pursue compensation for your injuries …
Motorcycle accidents often cause life-changing injuries. Unlike a car, a motorcycle is not fitted with a metal shell, a seatbelt, or airbags, leaving the rider less-protected than a car passenger or driver. A rider who is struck by a car may be thrown from the motorcycle and may suffer head trauma, broken bones, back and …
If you wish to take legal action against a party you believe to be responsible for a rear-end accident, or if you wish to negotiate for compensation one-on-one, Ben Crump Law, PLLC can help. A Las Vegas rear-end collisions lawyer can walk you through your legal rights and, in turn, help you fight for what …
According to Consumer Reports, rollover crashes are rare, accounting for just three percent of serious crashes. However, they also can become quite deadly. Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that rollover accidents cause more fatalities than all other types of crashes, accounting for about one-fifth of all fatal traffic accidents. For …
When you take to the road in Missouri, you want to trust that the drivers around you drive as safely as possible, just like you do. However, there are times when fatigue or mechanical malfunctions can cause roadway accidents, including head-on collisions. In fact, more than 55,000 auto accidents caused injuries in Missouri in 2018, …
The way police chases are depicted in movies, you might imagine they are full of adrenaline and always involve a criminal who has done something unspeakably evil. On the one hand, the presence of adrenaline in a police chase is unquestionable. On the other, these types of chases do not always end well for the …
