Pennsylvania is one of the states that can boast a relatively low percentage of uninsured drivers on the road, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Even so, you may still find yourself in an accident with a driver who is either uninsured or under-insured. An accident alone can be enough to through you off financially. …
Rear-end collisions are defined as accidents where one vehicle comes into forceful contact with another from behind. These types of accidents most often involve cars, but they can also include motorcycles, trucks, or commercial vehicles. The other party involved in the accident can be stationary or in motion, but both vehicles must be going in …
If you have been involved in an accident related to a police chase, you may be entitled to compensation. According to Pennsylvania Statute of Limitations § 42-5524, you will need to bring car accident claims involving police parties and other individuals to civil court within two years of an accident taking place. You will not …
Bicycle accidents can cause various injuries, including head injuries, such as facial cuts and lacerations, dental injuries, eye injuries, head fractures, and concussions. Injuries elsewhere on the body can include fractures (especially on the hands and wrists), dislocations, road rash, abdominal wounds, back injuries, and many others. When a cyclist collides with a motor vehicle, …
Aggressive drivers are a danger to anyone near them on the road. According to the Insurance Information Institute, aggressive driving is a leading cause of car accidents and is responsible for many yearly car crash fatalities. If you or your loved ones are suffering after having an aggressive driving car accident, you should not pay …
Senior citizens and disabled adults in nursing homes are often entirely dependent on their caregivers. That makes them particularly vulnerable to abuse. The mistreatment of nursing home residents is a serious problem in the United States, according to a report from the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA). People who live in nursing homes may …
If you have been injured in an auto accident, industrial accident, or another mishap that was the fault of another party, you may qualify for compensation. In the event of an accident in which you suffered injuries that were not a result of your own doing, you can seek out an Oakland personal injury lawyer …
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a complex and emotional decision. When you employ others to care for your family, you should be able to trust that your loved ones will be treated with compassion and integrity. Sometimes, caretakers fail to provide your loved ones with the care they need due to …
An accident with a commercial truck or big rig can prove devastating for car occupants and other road users. An average 18-wheeler can weigh around 80,000 pounds—compare that with the average car, which weighs about 5,000 pounds. It quickly becomes clear who typically suffers greater property damage and injuries in an accident involving the two. …
Medical malpractice can occur if a medical provider does not exercise a good standard of care, resulting in injury and harm to a patient. Doctors, nurses, surgeons, midwives, and other health professionals can all commit medical malpractice. In 2016, Johns Hopkins patient safety experts reported that more than 250,000 deaths due to medical error occur …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 1,200 fatalities in accidents involving school buses between 2007 and 2016. Meanwhile, in 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported that 232 fatal crashes involved buses of all types, including school, transit, and intercity. Getting hit by a bus can …
Aggressive driving continues to be a major problem on our nation’s roads. According to the American Safety Council, aggressive driving is responsible for 66 percent of traffic fatalities. Aggressive drivers pose a serious danger to all road users, including car occupants, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Aggressive driving can cost lives and cause devastating injuries as …
Texas is a leader in many ways, but unfortunately, this includes the number of lives lost in truck accidents each year in the state, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Along with California, it also has more truck accidents with injuries than most other states. If you have been injured, or if you have …
Whiplash occurs when the muscles of the neck experience a sudden neck sprain. This condition often develops after a car accident. During the accident, the car comes to a sudden stop or changes direction rapidly, and an occupant’s body follows those changes. However, the head continues to move on its own until adjusted by the …
A rollover accident is a type of car accident where a vehicle flips onto its side or back. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), location and speed play significant roles in the seriousness of this type of crash. This type of accident can be especially dangerous, as engineers did not design cars …
A New York wrongful death lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to build a wrongful death case based on your loved one’s fatal accident. Almost any type of negligence injury that leads to death in New York could support a wrongful death case. Let a member of our wrongful death team evaluate …
A New York slip and fall injury lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to help you seek an award after a fall injury. New York law may allow you to hold the property owner responsible if you suffered injuries because of a slip or trip hazard on their property. At Ben Crump …
Worldwide, our population is aging, and many older adults will need nursing home care at some point during their lives. In the United States alone, more than 1.5 million people live in one of nearly 17,000 licensed nursing homes every day. Sadly, elder abuse is a growing problem in our society, and nursing home residents …
Every day, motorcyclists suffer injuries due to the carelessness and recklessness of others. Motorcycles are not as stable as four-wheeled motor vehicles, and they generally are not as visible, which makes motorcyclists more vulnerable than car occupants in traffic. Weather and road conditions can also have a more significant impact on a motorcycle than a …
Side-impact collisions, or “T-bone” accidents, are the cause of nearly one-third of all fatal crashes each year. This type of collision can cause severe injuries, especially to the head, neck, and spine. A study by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine found that seat belts can be less effective in side-impact collisions. Seat …
