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 …
If you sustained injuries in a bicycle versus motor vehicle accident in Fort Lauderdale, FL, you may qualify to pursue a financial award to cover your accident-related bills and losses. A Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident lawyer from our team can review the facts of your case and explain if we can help you seek the …
If you or a loved one suffered injuries or passed away from medical malpractice, Ben Crump Law, PLLC can help you fight for justice and pursue compensation. Dealing with medical issues is something that can totally disrupt your day-to-day life. When medical malpractice happens, it can feel catastrophic, but a medical malpractice attorney from our …
Yes, family can sue for wrongful death. Every state carries its own set of laws pertaining to wrongful death claims. The legal procedures for these types of cases vary from state to state. In the state of Florida, the Wrongful Death Act outlines who may file wrongful death lawsuits. Who Can File a Wrongful Death …
Medical malpractice is when a care provider’s negligence causes an injury to one of their patients. This can happen in a hospital, doctor’s office, inpatient care facility, or at a local pharmacy. Just because a medical procedure or surgery failed to have a desirable outcome does not mean that you have a medical malpractice case. …
