Medical malpractice is when medical professionals cause an injury by failing to meet a standard of care or by being negligent. This type of injury can be expensive to treat since a new medical team is often needed to address the consequences, on top of the pre-existing conditions. It can also cause a lot of …
Losing a loved one as the result of someone else’s negligent behavior affects every aspect of your life. In addition to managing your grief, you may struggle with other concerns, particularly financial issues. While a wrongful death lawsuit cannot bring your loved one back, it can help you hold the negligent party accountable and seek …
A personal injury case is a civil lawsuit one files against a person who caused their injury. This can include physical injuries or damage to a person’s reputation. Anyone daunted by gathering proof and dealing with legal issues surrounding a personal injury case may benefit from the assistance of personal injury lawyers. If someone else’s …
Injuries suffered in a car accident can range from minor scrapes and bruises to severe, life-threatening emergencies. While you may not always feel an accident warrants medical attention, you should always seek an assessment by a medical professional following any type of collision. Some injuries may not readily display symptoms until days, weeks, or a …
For those wondering if they can sue for being hit by a semi truck, it depends greatly on the circumstances. If the careless actions of a truck driver resulted in serious injuries for you, you can pursue legal action in the form of civil litigation. A personal injury lawsuit is your best option for possible …
Accidents happen every day in Florida, often due to a person, company, or corporation’s negligence. Negligence is the failure to exercise appropriate care or caution to prevent someone else from injury, illness, or an accident. If you or a loved one were injured because of someone’s careless act or failure to act, a personal injury …
If there are hazards on another person’s property and you are injured as a result, you can sue for a slip and fall accident. Slip and fall cases fall under the body of personal injury laws in Florida when you are harmed and incur financial losses. Speaking with a lawyer may help you determine how …
The laws of your state can determine who can file this type of legal action. Generally, these family members can include the following: Spouse Parents Children Siblings Financial dependents Depending on where you live, the state may impose different guidelines illustrating who can pursue financial recovery. A wrongful death occurs when a person dies because …
Wrongful death refers to a specific type of personal injury case in which the injured party passes away, making the family members or estate of the deceased the recipient of compensation. Thus, wrongful death is a type of personal injury case. The provisions of the law about a wrongful death and personal injury come from …
Depending on where you live, your state may have certain guidelines demonstrating a hospital’s liability in a wrongful death case. If you live in Florida, Statute § 768.18 allows the following parties to pursue a financial claim for the wrongful death of a loved one: Parents. Siblings. Children. Spouses. It can be difficult to file …
A deeply emotional trauma that a person intentionally or carelessly inflicts on another individual is referred to as the Intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED). According to the Columbia Law Review, proving IIED rests on four key elements: The defendant acted either intentionally or recklessly. The defendant’s conduct classifies as extreme and outrageous. The defendant’s …
Most personal injuries are preventable. That means that someone is at fault and should be held accountable for your injuries. Let a personal injury lawyer serving Miami Beach with Ben Crump Law, PLLC, fight for you or your loved one. If we prove how another person or party caused bodily injury through a careless act, …
Proving someone responsible for your expenses often means showing that they acted negligently in some way. An injury you suffered does not automatically entitle you to file a personal injury claim. To receive monetary awards, you will need to prove five elements of negligence that resulted in damage. According to Hofstra Law Review, these elements …
Your lawyer may employ several methods to prove pain and suffering in your personal injury or medical malpractice claim. Some documents your lawyer may use to prove that your pain and suffering exist include: Medical bills Medical records, including your treatment records Pictures of your injuries Psychiatric records The time you missed from work …
If you or a loved one recently suffered injuries due to a truck accident, a lawyer serving Miramar may be able to help you fight for compensation. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC at (844) 430-1030 to begin your free case evaluation. Every collision on the road is unique, and more factors may apply when you experience …
If you experienced a bus accident and suffered injuries, a bus accident lawyer serving Miramar may help you understand the full scope of your legal rights. When you work with a personal injury lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC, you can understand the most appropriate legal action available to you for pursuing fair compensation. We …
Medical malpractice lawsuits occur when a patient suffers harm under the care of a health care provider who failed to perform their duties competently. Each state has different rules regarding what action qualifies as medical malpractice. Some states require you to notify a medical professional of your legal proceedings ahead of time. Other stipulations and …
The Journal of Psychiatric Practice provides this succinct summary of conditions that constitute as the four elements of medical malpractice—referred to here as “the four Ds”: Duty: The duty of care owed to patients. Dereliction: Or breach of this duty of care. Direct cause: Establishing that the breach caused injury to a patient. Damages: The …
When you slip unexpectedly, the subsequent fall can result in serious injury or even death. You may not realize that accidents like these can result from negligence by somebody who exposed you to an unreasonable risk of harm. If you or a loved one experienced injuries in a slip and fall accident, a Miami slip …
Losing a loved one is difficult in any circumstance, but even more so if the death occurred because of the intentional actions or negligence of someone else. A wrongful death can devastate a family and have long-term emotional and financial repercussions. The shock of losing a companion can be traumatic for a spouse, and children …
