As described by MedlinePlus, whiplash is a condition that impacts the use of your neck after exposure to abrupt force. Car accidents involving drivers who rear-end or otherwise collide with your vehicle at high speeds can result in passengers and drivers alike enduring varying degrees of whiplash. Whiplash can cause significant pain when moving your …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 36.560 people suffered fatal injuries in motor vehicle accidents across the U.S. in 2018, including 3,563 in California. Car accidents also lead to millions of injuries each year, most of which drivers could prevent with safer habits. San Diego residents understand the frustration of traffic congestion, …
No one is a perfect driver. However, there is a difference between making a mistake while on the road and deliberately endangering the other drivers around you. In North Carolina, those individuals who drive without care for the other individuals on the road—be they fellow drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, or pedestrians—can face accountability in civil court …
When you have been injured in any car accident, there is always the possibility that the cause was negligence. This is often the case when another driver fails to yield the right of way. According to a report by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, in 2017, more than one-third of all Ohio failure to …
When you are injured in a car accident at the hands of a negligent driver, you deserve justice. They are liable to you for the injuries and damages they caused you. However, when the driver does not have insurance, that can complicate the process. An attorney might be able to help you navigate the process …
It is an unfortunate fact that many people suffer in car accidents every year because of the negligence of other drivers. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), 502 people died and 41,073 people suffered injuries in car accidents in Oregon in 2018. If you or your loved ones suffered injury or more in …
Few accidents are as dangerous for motorists as rollovers. While your vehicle is designed to absorb major impacts in the front or rear, it is not designed to sustain extreme damage to the roof. This design makes most motor vehicles ill-prepared for a rollover accident. A rollover accident is any crash where the vehicle tips …
If a negligent driver caused your injuries, a Fresno car accident lawyer might be able to help you. At Ben Crump Law, PLLC, we assist accident victims with personal injury claims and lawsuits. A California driver’s license is a privilege that many take for granted. Taking risks behind the wheel can negatively impact innocent lives. …
Rear-end collisions are the most common vehicle accidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While common, these accidents have developed a reputation as being relatively minor. The unfortunate truth is that rear-end collisions frequently result in traffic fatalities. Even when these accidents do not have fatal consequences, the …
One in five traffic accidents results from distracted driving, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). An El Paso distracted driving accident lawyer can protect your rights and help you pursue compensation from the at-fault party. Our lawyers can help you file the insurance claim and then negotiate with the insurance adjuster. We can …
Truck accidents can create catastrophic injuries, leaving you with a mountain of medical bills and missed time at work—not to mention the tremendous pain of your injury and the emotional trauma of the accident itself. If you experienced a truck accident that resulted in your injury, you have suffered enough. You should not have to …
Many people with elderly family members who need care and supervision beyond what they can provide entrust their loved ones to nursing homes. The majority of these facilities do an excellent job of meeting the day-to-day needs of their residents. That said, elderly abuse continues to be a growing problem in nursing home facilities across …
According to CNBC, Boston is one of the most “bikeable” cities in the United States. However, no cyclist is entirely safe while riding, regardless of how bike-friendly the location is. Bicyclists can still get into accidents because of motorists or poor road conditions, ending up with costly injuries such as broken bones, spine damage, or …
A rear-end collision is when one car hits the back of another car. If this happens to you and you are hit from behind, you are the victim of a rear-end collision. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), almost 50 percent of all two-vehicle crashes are rear-end collisions. Even if you have comprehensive …
Property owners are expected to provide enough security to keep you safe when you are on the premises. There are many potential hazards that you can face, but there should also be enough security measures in place to help you avoid them. Failing to provide enough security, or failing to provide effective security, can open …
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are nearly 470,000 bicycle injuries every year. With so many people riding bikes today, there are bound to be accidents. However, many of these accidents can be avoided if drivers, pedestrians, and other bicyclists follow basic guidelines and laws. If you were injured …
The unexpected death of a loved one can be traumatic for those they leave behind. When the death was a result of someone else’s actions or negligence, it can be even more difficult to endure. If your family member died under circumstances like these, you may still be reeling from shock and struggling to make …
Being the victim of a crime can cause serious physical, emotional, and financial harm. If you were attacked or robbed when you went to another person’s home or visited a business, you may have suffered injuries, such as a concussion, cuts, or broken bones. You may have undergone surgery and will need to continue receiving …
Healthcare providers have a duty to meet a standard of care, which means they should provide care that is appropriate for the patient’s condition and is similar to the care that another provider with similar training would provide in the same circumstances. Unfortunately, doctors, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers sometimes fail to meet …
According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), head-on collisions rank as the second deadliest type of motor vehicle accidents. Indeed, head-on collisions can have catastrophic and life-threatening consequences. A driver or passenger in a vehicle that is struck may experience head trauma, brain damage, back and neck injuries, broken bones, internal bleeding, paralysis, or even …
