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 …
One traffic fatality happens every 50 minutes in the U.S. because of a drunk driver, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A blood alcohol content (BAC) above the legal driving limit of 0.08% can reduce your muscle coordination, impair vision, and reaction time, which are all important to have control of …
Slipping and falling without being pushed does not seem as though it should be considered a circumstance in which a person can be assigned fault. However, if the property owner failed to indicate that environmental hazards are present that may induce slipping and falling, then they may be held responsible for any accidents that occur. …
In 2019, there were 759 bicycle crashes in Milwaukee, according to the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT). While most of these crashes were not lethal, the majority caused injuries. Recovering from a bicycle accident can be difficult, especially when you have serious financial issues to handle while you are recovering physically. If you …
Losing a loved one is always a painful experience. If you lose a loved one to someone else’s negligence, however, it can feel as though the loss you face is insurmountable. While you grieve, know that you do have the option to take legal action against the party you believe to be liable for your …
Sometimes, commercial properties become scenes of accidents such as shootings, robberies, fights, or other types of incidents. To prevent this, business owners are legally obligated to keep the overall environment safe and secure for those who visit the premises. This means that there must be adequate security measures put in place to keep patrons safe. …
Thousands of accidents are caused by drunk drivers each year. A recent Ohio Highway Safety Office report states that drunk driving was responsible for 11,928 Ohio car accidents in 2017, nearly 300 of which were fatal. Drunk drivers were also responsible for more than 26% of all car accident fatalities that year. Those victims that …
If you live in Ohio, then you are required by law to have at least the state’s minimum liability insurance to legally drive on the road. Even so, the Insurance Information Institute (III) notes that nearly 13 percent of drivers on the road in Ohio are driving without the protection they need to keep themselves …
When a driver hits another car, cyclist, or pedestrian, they should stop immediately. If possible, they should render reasonable assistance to injured parties, including stopping bleeding, giving CPR, or calling an ambulance. Even if no injuries occurred, drivers should exchange names, contact information, and insurance details with the other involved parties. When a driver fails …
Hit and runs are dangerous and can leave an injured party without help, and they sometimes result in death. It is Kentucky’s law that law enforcement must be notified or both parties must exchange information before leaving the scene of an accident, according to KRS § 189.580. If you have been involved in a hit …
Drunk driving accidents are typically serious incidents that may involve medical bills, job loss, and other financial struggles for which you were unprepared. The first step in getting the compensation you need to cover your losses is to determine the best course of legal action available to you. To do so, you might want to …
Rear-end collisions are common in Louisville and throughout the United States. In fact, the Washington Post reports that this is the most common form of motor vehicle collision. If your vehicle was struck from behind while you were driving, you could be entitled to a monetary award from the other driver or their insurance company. …
