According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people make nearly 40 million visits to their doctor every year for accidental injuries. Accidents happen despite people’s best efforts to prevent injuries in a variety of ways. Your accident is one of many that occur every day, and you are one of many victims …
Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) indicates that any driver that has a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08 cannot operate a motor vehicle in the state of Florida legally. In fact, Florida Statutes §316.193 articulates the penalties for drivers in Florida that make the decision to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Those arrested …
Touted as an eco-conscious, affordable, and convenient means of transportation, ridesharing has become increasingly popular in the last decade. Ridesharing is often attributed to decreasing rates of intoxicated driving, as well. While rideshares such as Uber and Lyft are contributing to safer roadways in some respects, rideshares are still part of fatal accidents and injuries. …
Car crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the state of Washington and the nation. Rear-end collisions are particularly common, often resulting from distracted or impatient driving or poor road conditions. The greater Seattle area and Washington’s coastal region are particularly susceptible to rear-end collisions due to narrow, congested roadways, snowy mountain …
Street signs and the rules of the road are in place to keep all drivers, pedestrians, and other parties safe while out and about. Failing to yield while on the road may seem like a small violation of the law – until it results in significant damages. If another driver involved in the accident may …
Experiencing a medical error can be a haunting experience, since we typically trust medical professionals to take care of us. While health care providers are just people who make mistakes like everyone else, their mistakes are often much more costly. If you suffered an injury or if your loved one died because of improper medical …
Getting frustrated while on the road is part and parcel of driving down busy streets. No one, however, is compelled to act on those aggressive feelings. If someone does, then they choose to put every other driver on the road at risk. Florida Statute §316.1923 defines aggressive driving as “committing two or more of the …
Hit and run accidents are frightening and can leave accident victims alone without help, sometimes making the situation much worse. Tennessee’s law mandates that those involved in a car accident must stay at the scene and exchange telephone numbers, insurance information, etc. If you are suffering because of a hit and run in Memphis or …
Although aggressive driving is illegal under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) §484B.650, Las Vegas drivers still violate this rule. They put passengers, pedestrians, and other fellow motorists’ lives at risk with reckless behavior such as tailgating, speeding, and not yielding. You could end up with debilitating injuries, extensive car damage, or even lose a loved one …
While a failure to yield ticket may come with a small fine, the damages they can cause in an accident are numerous. When a driver fails to yield the right of way, and you are the victim of their negligence, you may be eligible for compensation. These accidents can cause broken bones, head injuries, whiplash, …
Many people become frustrated if they are running late for work or get stuck in a traffic jam. While those feelings are common, most drivers can control them and operate their vehicles responsibly. Some, however, drive aggressively and endanger the safety of others. A San Antonio aggressive driving accident lawyer is here for you. Ben …
There is a process for workers’ compensation claims that you will follow when you need to file a new claim. It is similar in some states with small variations. This process begins with seeking medical attention for your injury. The documentation created during your visit can be used later as evidence of your injury. Once …
The benefits that you receive from a workers’ compensation program are not considered income. However, there are situations where you may need to pay taxes even though workers’ compensation benefits are not considered income. If you receive benefits from any other program, it can affect your benefits from the workers’ compensation program. There is a …
Employers that have workers’ compensation insurance plans do not pay their employees while they are receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Employees receive periodic or lump-sum payments from the insurance plan instead of from the employer. They usually receive a percentage of their paycheck as a payment from the insurance provider. Employers in every state except for …
Workers’ compensation does not pay your full salary. It is only designed to provide financial relief for workers’ injuries at work, not to replace their full salary. The amount that you are paid if you qualify for weekly payments depends on several factors. Each state has its own guidelines to determine how much your payments …
You can collect workers’ compensation and Social Security benefits at the same time. There are no stipulations in either program that does not permit you to collect benefits from another program. However, collecting benefits from multiple programs may affect how much you can collect from Social Security. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), your …
No one expects to get hurt on the job, but accidents in the workplace happen. Suffering an injury at work can lead to temporary or permanent disability, further complicating a person’s professional life. The last thing you want after a work accident is to struggle to seek compensation for your losses. If you were injured …
If you suffered a slip and fall accident at a Home Goods store, you may not have to pay for your medical expenses. Pursuing compensation in a civil claim and lawsuit is where an injury lawyer for slip and fall accidents at Home Goods can help you. The types of compensation possible include not only …
Car accident victims can be left searching for answers. You may be wondering how you will pay for your medical bills, damaged vehicle, and how your family will make ends meet while you recover from your injuries. You may not have to shoulder these costs alone. If someone else caused your accident, you may be …
A St. Paul aggressive driving accident lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to pursue a financial award or settlement for you after a Ramsey County car accident. You have the right to hold an aggressive driver liable for their reckless actions if you suffered serious injuries in a St. Paul traffic accident. …
