When a driver fails to yield right of way to other motor vehicle drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, they are not only breaking the law. Their actions could also cause serious injuries, as well as property damage. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), failure to yield is one of the major causes of accidents that …
Drunk drivers are a danger to themselves and all other road users. Unfortunately, alcohol-related accidents have been on the rise in California in recent years. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, over a thousand people died in alcohol-related car accidents in California in 2016 alone, an increase of 16.2 percent from 2015. Driving …
Distracted driving not only kills but is also responsible for a staggering number of injuries every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving caused 2,841 fatalities in 2018. Distracted driving can be anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the road, including: Talking or texting on the phone Eating …
According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving is “the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.” Aggressive driving does not only lead to accidents, but it can also provoke road rage, including confrontations, physical assaults, and even murder. According to the …
Head-on collisions, although not necessarily as common as other types of car accidents, can be catastrophic and frequently cause fatalities. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), head-on collisions accounted for over 10 percent of all fatalities in 2017, while they only made up a small percentage of crashes. In a head-on collision, one driver …
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), accidents with buses are on the increase. In 2017 there were 4,889 fatalities involving trucks or buses, an increase of 42 percent compared to 2009. Accidents involving a bus can also cause horrific injuries and the potential for lifelong disability for accident victims. If you suffered …
Police chases injure and kill thousands of people every year, many of whom are bystanders who have committed no crime. From 1996 to 2013, about one person per day, per year, was killed in a police chase, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. About half of all police chase accident victims are motorists not …
When at least one driver leaves the scene of a crash, it is a hit and run accident. Hit and run accidents can happen to occupied vehicles, unoccupied vehicles, or to pedestrians and bicyclists. No matter who is involved in the crash, it is illegal to flee the scene of an accident. Nevertheless, hit and …
If another driver caused your head-on collision accident, they may be responsible for your injuries. A Fort Worth head-on collisions lawyer may be able to help you seek awards for medical bills, property damage, and more. Head-on collision accidents can be devastating. Even at low speeds, when two moving vehicles collide head-on, the results can …
If you were hurt because another driver failed to yield, a Fort Worth failure to yield accident lawyer with Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to help you seek compensation. All drivers must share the roadway and obey traffic laws. When it comes to yielding to other vehicles, the right-of-way should be given, not …
Drunk driving in the United States comes with severe consequences. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that drunk driving crashes cause more than 10,000 fatalities per year. Drunk driving harms the lives of everyone involved far beyond the initial results of some fatal car accidents. When people drive drunk, they are subject to …
Distracted driving is a dangerous and often deadly behavior. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports nine fatalities and 1,000 injuries every day as a result of distracted driving. All drivers have a legal responsibility to focus on the road to protect everyone around them as well as themselves. If you or your …
Wrongful death claims can arise if your loved one came to harm and subsequently died due to the negligent actions or misconduct of someone else. A wrongful death claim can help the family of the deceased recover compensation, which is especially important if the family has lost the breadwinner and was relying on financial support …
Failure to yield accidents happen when motorists neglect to slow their vehicle and give the right-of-way to another driver. Failure to yield accidents happen most often at intersections and when vehicles are merging. There are rules of the road that govern which driver should yield at an intersection. According to Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 …
New York has an estimated 6.1 percent of drivers who are uninsured, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). The fact is that there is a minimum insurance coverage amount required for all drivers in New York, so any uninsured drivers pose a threat to the recovery of themselves and others after an accident. If …
Whether you can put a camera in a nursing home room depends on the state you reside in and the facility. Some nursing homes have verbiage in their admission forms that prohibit cameras or imposes strict regulations and requirements for their use. However, concerns over elderly abuse in nursing homes have prompted 10 states to …
A driver who caused an accident by failing to yield the right of way when they were legally required may be held accountable for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. New York has a complex network of liability, negligence, and auto insurance laws. While these laws offer accident victims protection, a New …
Although most people know that driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a crime that endangers everyone else on the road, drunk driving is still the leading cause of injury and death on America’s roadways, according to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD). You did not choose to be hurt by a drunk driver. You do have the …
If you or your loved one survives a motorcycle accident, you may end up with mental trauma, physical injuries, and expensive medical bills. While having insurance coverage can help you recover partially from your expenses, your remaining bills could still be too much to bear. One way to do this is by filing a civil …
Car accidents happen for various reasons, with aggressive driving being one of the main causes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines it as a category of dangerous behaviors on the road, such as overspeeding, running a red light, tailgating, or changing lanes without caution. Often, these acts result in harm to other motorists, …
