Property owners are responsible for keeping their property safe and free from any hazardous or dangerous conditions. One of the ways that a property owner can create a safe environment for guests, customers, patrons, or invited persons is through security measures. Having any kind of surveillance or security measures on a property can help ensure …
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that nearly one-quarter of all car crashes in Florida are hit and run accidents. While drivers are legally required to stay at the scene of an accident and fleeing is a criminal offense, some people leave out of fear, shock, or an attempt to …
Business owners have a duty to maintain a hazard-free environment for everyone who enters their place of business. Large box stores and retailers such as Target must take special care to keep their premises safe, since many potential tripping hazards exist due to the size of their stores and parking lots. The Centers for Disease …
When your stop for a burger and fries at Wendy’s ends in a slip and fall accident, the resulting injuries can prove costly. Not only do you face a stream of medical expenses to treat your injuries, but you also might miss time at work, meaning you will also lose the income you need for …
A wrongful death can be not only emotionally devastating but can have profound financial consequences for the deceased’s loved ones. If your loved one has been killed through another person’s negligence or intentional action, a Cleveland wrongful death lawyer from Ben Crump Law can help you pursue justice on your loved one’s behalf and secure …
Any car accident is bound to produce stress and anxiety—especially if you have suffered an injury. If you have questions, the Cleveland car accident lawyers at Ben Crump Law, PLLC are here to help. We take on tough cases and fight for those who can’t fight for themselves. We also work on a contingency fee …
While no amount of money can eradicate a car crash victim’s suffering, insurance policies often cover some or all of the costs of medical care, property damage, and other losses, helping individuals to recover and get back on their feet. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. If you have been hit by an uninsured …
Typically, when a driver is involved in a crash, they will stop or pull over as soon as they realize what has occurred. After ensuring everyone in their vehicle is safe, they will speak with the other involved parties and exchange pertinent details, including contact and insurance information. This is not always the case, though. …
While police officers are not above the law, they are allowed some exceptions to the rules in order to perform the essential functions of their duties. This can include engaging in car chases, which often involves high speeds and dangerous maneuvers. These pursuits can endanger the officers as well as the suspect and their passengers …
Drunk driving in Florida brings grief to all manner of families and can leave you feeling helpless. You can take legal action against the party who chose to get behind the wheel in no condition to do so. Florida Statute § 316.193(1) details the legal definition of “driving under the influence” for the state. This …
Reckless Detroit accidents caused by a police chase can cause severe injuries to victims, passengers, and pedestrians. Even in the midst of a high-speed police chase, it is Detroit Police Department (DPD) policy that officers operate their vehicles safely at all times. If you or a loved one were negligently injured in a police chase, …
Drivers with a blood-alcohol level exceeding the legal limit should never get behind the wheel. Compared with sober motorists, they are more likely to cause devastating crashes because their judgment is impaired. Drunk drivers are also prone to reckless driving when they disregard traffic laws, putting theirs, and other people’s safety at risk. A person …
A shopping trip to Kohl’s can lead to a serious slip and fall accident if the store is unsafe for shoppers. If your injuries resulted from a messy or neglected Kohl’s store, you might be entitled to compensation for your damages. An injury lawyer for slip and fall accidents at Kohl’s can help you with …
Although all car accidents are dangerous, the location of the impact can affect the extent of vehicle damage and the severity of victims’ injuries. Side impact collisions—also called T-bone or broadside collisions—are potentially more dangerous than other motor vehicle crashes. Serious injuries can occur when the front end of a vehicle hits the side of …
Transportation network companies (TNC) or ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are convenient ways to commute in Orlando, Florida. Unfortunately, they do not make you any safer from road accidents in the city. If you are driving a car, you might still get caught in a collision with a rideshare driver’s vehicle or experience an …
Many people slip and fall at fast-food restaurants like McDonald’s. Customers drop their French fries and spill drinks. Employees drag out mops to wipe up dropped beverages, creating slippery floors. Although understandable, conditions that cause a customer to slip, fall, and suffer injury fall under McDonald’s responsibility. When a slip under McDonald’s “golden arches” turns …
Slip and fall accidents happen when a facility leaves hazardous conditions in a public walkway that lead to an injury. If you are injured in a slip and fall, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the owner of the facility to recover financial compensation for expenses related to your recovery. Work out …
From time to time, police officers in St. Paul must pursue motorists that they believe are acting unlawfully. If a high-speed police chase ensues, other drivers on the road are at-risk. As such, the police must act with reasonable caution when engaged in a pursuit. You or surviving family members have the legal right to …
Medical malpractice cases are often complex, expensive, and contentious. For both those who have suffered an injury and the medical professionals accused of injuring them, the stakes can be enormous. Though these cases can be technical and require medical experts, Ohio does not grant you much time to file a lawsuit. In most situations, the …
A class action is a state or federal lawsuit in which a class of numerous plaintiffs, represented by a handful of named individuals, alleges a specific kind of wrongdoing on the part of a company, organization, or official. Several criteria must be met before a judge agrees to bundle dozens or even hundreds or thousands …
