A car accident can happen in the blink of an eye. You may not even get a warning or time to stop it from happening. It can destroy your vehicle, your finances, and your health. Ben Crump Law, PLLC is serving the Columbus, Ohio, area, and we want to help you. You may have done …
Government organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study and report on traffic accidents as a way of trying to lower the number of overall accidents every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 2.7 million people were injured in car accidents in 2018. This makes car accidents …
Bicycle accidents are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Many victims are left with extensive injuries, property damage, and expenses to deal with afterward. Because bicycle accidents can be so dangerous, many city and state governments take specific action to provide extra protection for riders. For example, there are specific facilities designed for bike riders in Salt …
If you or a loved one suffered in any way from a distracted driving accident, you may be able to collect compensation for your losses. Every case is unique—therefore, discussing your case with an Austin distracted driving accident lawyer can help determine if legal action is right for you. To learn more, contact Ben Crump …
Motorcyclists love riding in Florida for its flat roads, beautiful landscapes, and warm ocean breezes. With great cities like Orlando, Miami, and Jacksonville, to name a few, motorcyclists have several fantastic places to visit, park, and hang out for a while. The high number of motorcyclists in Florida also leads to motorcycle crashes happening on …
Police officers are provided with some allowances when engaging in a car chase in Columbus, Ohio. However, these police chases can put their communities at risk if they choose to pursue a fleeing party through a residential neighborhood or a crowded street. Even so, should you suffer property damage or personal injury as a result …
Personal injury cases happen every day and many victims decide to take legal action. You may have a personal injury case if you are injured because of someone else’s negligent actions. The civil codes of Texas clearly define multiple situations that give you the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit. Doing so can …
If you suffered severe injuries or lost a loved one in a car accident, you could potentially sue the negligent party and recover compensation. While filing a lawsuit may seem stressful when you are still recovering or grieving a loved one, you should get legal advice as soon as possible. If someone else caused your …
Wrongful death litigation is one way that surviving family members of a wrongful death victim can pursue justice for their loss, and an Anaheim wrongful death lawyer can lead their case. There is no single picture of what a wrongful death looks like, and you may not know whether you are eligible for a wrongful …
Riding a motorcycle can be a lot of fun; however, it also comes with considerable risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in an accident than individuals in passenger vehicle cars. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident, you …
Entrusting a loved one to a nursing home is often hard but necessary, especially if you cannot adequately care for them yourself. While most facilities do provide good care and service to the elderly and adults with disabilities, some fall short. The harsh reality is that many nursing home residents across the country become victims …
Commercial trucks like an 18-wheeler can be as long as 80 feet and legally carry up to 40 tons. Given their size and weight, the impact from a crash with one of these vehicles could be catastrophic. If you were injured by a truck, you have the legal right to seek financial remedy from those …
Suffering debilitating injuries or losing a loved one due to an avoidable medical mistake can be heartbreaking. Having to go to a hospital for major medical treatments, such as surgery, is a concerning and frightening moment for many. However, incurring additional injury can be physically and emotionally devastating. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is, after heart disease …
People who own properties have numerous responsibilities related to security. Generally, a property owner’s duty of care is to provide enough security to prevent foreseeable threats of harm. When an injury or death happens because a property lacks necessary security measures, then a victim—who could be you or your loved one—may be able to collect …
Although criminal penalties for people who drive while drunk are harsh, thousands of people still drive under the influence every year across the United States, including in Colorado. All too often, these wrecks result in injuries to other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, some of which are fatal. If you or a loved one has suffered …
New Orleans, like any other state, probably has its share of aggressive drivers. However, this is no excuse when lives are on the line, and you should approach these accidents with seriousness and care. If you are suffering because of an aggressive driver’s negligence, you may be eligible for compensation, and our New Orleans aggressive …
If you suffer injuries in a traffic accident that others have caused, you may assume you can seek compensation from the vehicle insurance policies that belong to the responsible parties. If you are the victim of a hit-and-run driver, however, you may be unable to identify the responsible driver. Even if the police track down …
Car crashes happen every day. Some are minor fender-benders, while others result in serious injuries and deaths. If you are facing large medical bills, are unable to work because of your injuries, or find yourself battling insurance companies over a settlement, you may want to have an Anaheim car accident lawyer on your side. To …
Bus accidents can cause severe consequences for victims. The sheer size of a bus makes it challenging for bus drivers and other motorists to avoid serious damage in a collision. Victims of bus accidents often suffer life-changing personal injuries, psychological trauma, and other losses. If you or a loved one suffered harm in a bus …
No matter how severe an accident is, you can suffer from whiplash. The severity of the accident may also gauge the severity of your whiplash, which is most common in rear-end collisions. Side effects from whiplash can last much longer than anticipated and cause lifelong issues if not taken care of properly. Some insurance companies …
