In Akron, Ohio, public transportation is limited to a fleet of local-driving buses known as the METRO Regional Transit Authority. Buses are slow-traveling and only serve specific routes for getting around town, so the need to rely on private cars, bikes, walking, and rideshare services makes sense. For many people, this increases convenience by a …
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 …
According to a study published by Johns Hopkins, the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. is medical malpractice. These errors occur when a medical care provider causes injuries to patients due to negligence or failure to meet the standard of care. Medical malpractice often leaves victims with severe injuries and unexpected expenses. Even with …
Class action lawsuits are used to take on entities that cause injuries on a large scale. For example, companies that sell defective products that hurt many people may become the target of a class action lawsuit. If you are injured by an entity responsible for hurting many other people in the same way, your lawyer …
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 …
Car accidents are sudden, and these untimely events can have a massive and lasting impact on one’s physical and mental well-being. If an accident occurs due to another driver’s negligence, you will want to know how to proceed with your case for the best outcome. Not knowing what to do, or how to proceed, can …
Federal rules prohibit long-haul drivers from staying on the road for long stretches, but surveys show that many drivers violate those regulations, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Add to that the fact that large trucks can take up to 40% longer to brake when fully loaded, and it is unsurprising that …
Slip and fall injuries can be serious, even life-threatening. Every year, about 3 million seniors are treated in hospitals for falls. About 20% of those falls can result in serious injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you have been injured in a slip and fall on another person’s property—whether …
Under Ohio law, businesses and property owners have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of their guests. When that does not happen—if a person is assaulted at a bar or a delivery driver is robbed in an apartment complex parking lot—the victims may be able to seek compensation for their injuries …
Fewer than 1% of the nearly 34,000 traffic accidents reported in Cuyahoga County in 2019 involved motorcycles, but those accidents produced nearly 13% of the county’s traffic fatalities and more than 10% of serious injuries, according to data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. When accidents happen, motorcyclists are vulnerable. If you have suffered an …
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 …
Head-on collisions pose some serious risks. The angle of the collision, when combined with high speeds, has the potential to cause life-altering injuries for anyone involved. A Miami head-on collisions lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC can represent your legal position and go after any forms of compensation that you may be owed. We do …
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 …
If you suffered an injury in Cleveland due to the negligent acts of another person or entity, state law allows you to hold them accountable. You are entitled to pursue civil litigation against the at-fault party in an effort to recover financial compensation. If successful, you could receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, …
Medical malpractice describes the legal situation that surfaces in cases of negligence or medical mistreatment. If a patient is being cared for by a surgeon, nurse, doctor, nursing home staff, or other health care professional and receives a personal injury due to the health care provider’s negligence or mistreatment, that can bring about charges of …
Becoming part of a class action lawsuit could happen to you in your lifetime. These unique lawsuits are brought forth by a group of individuals to represent the legal rights of people who may have all been harmed, misled, or defrauded by a company, group, or institution. The type of scenario commonly seen in class …
Whiplash injuries can be painful, slow to heal, and prohibit you from going about your daily life. According to Mayo Clinic, whiplash is when your neck forcefully and quickly goes back and forth, similar to whip cracking. It is an injury commonly resulting from rear-end collisions and other car accidents. Whiplash can heal within days …
All motorists are required by law to carry auto insurance in Florida, but some still drive without it. People who are injured by these motorists can become frustrated and stressed when they do not know how to obtain compensation for their medical costs and other losses. At Ben Crump Law, PLLC, a Tampa uninsured car …
Uber drivers are required by law to have personal injury protection (PIP) with at least $1,000,000 of liability coverage for passengers. PIP will pay for the medical expenses of passenger injuries, property damage, and other losses in the event of an accident. However, not all drivers have PIP. Some drivers only have personal auto insurance, …
Sometimes, people get behind the wheel and attempt to drive after consuming too much alcohol. This mistake can lead to accidents, which can result in severe injuries to themselves and others. If you or your loved one has suffered injuries in Tampa because of a drunk driver, contact Ben Crump Law, PLLC, at (844) 730-0233 for …
