As more people use public transportation to meet their daily transit needs, bus accidents are an unfortunate inevitable occurrence. Between the sheer size of buses and the number of riders on a bus at any time, these accidents can be devastating, upending lives in a single instant. If you have been injured in a bus …
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), one of the most dangerous types of car crashes is rollover accidents. They account for nearly one percent of all crashes and one-third of accident-related fatalities. Rollovers occur when a vehicle tips onto its side or onto the roof. SUVs and trucks are more likely than …
When a loved one dies unexpectedly because of someone else’s negligence, the family is often left with emotional and financial challenges. Families are confused and unsure of their next steps as they deal with their personal loss and financial losses. While no amount of compensation will ever bring back your loved one, pursuing justice on …
If you have been unfairly injured as a result of negligent security, you deserve justice. It is fair to expect that, as a customer in a store, you would be safe shopping or when walking to and from your car. If employed in an area at a high-risk for crime, it would also be reasonable …
If you suffered the dangers of medical malpractice, you deserve justice. Whether the malpractice was the result of a medical professional’s incompetence or irresponsibility, you have the right to seek justice for the harm you endured. It can be difficult and intimidating to stand up to a medical practice or hospital, especially when they have …
Side-impact collisions, also known as a T-bone collision, can be extra hazardous for those on the side of the vehicle that is struck. If you or someone you know has been in a side-impact collision in Omaha, Ben Crump Law, PLLC, can assist in determining what compensation you may receive. Our Omaha side-impact collision lawyers …
There are so many repercussions after a car accident. Vehicles can end up damaged or destroyed, other property can become lost, victims may suffer injuries, and worst of all, accidents can end in fatality. One common car accident injury is whiplash. It can happen easily and take months to recover from. It can cause pain, …
It is important for drivers to understand when they have the right of way and when they should yield to other drivers. When a motorist fails to yield the right of way as required, it can result in a collision, seriously injuring the driver, the passengers in another vehicle, or a pedestrian. If you were …
Few things can leave you feeling as powerless as being the victim of a large company’s negligence. It can seem that these companies—and their teams of legal experts—are immune from accountability. Thankfully, class action lawsuits specifically to give you the power and force to hold even the biggest of companies accountable for the damages their …
Any time you go into a public space as a visitor, consumer, or everyday citizen, your safety is at risk. Thankfully, many businesses and public areas use security services to help keep you safe. However, sometimes things go wrong, and your safety is jeopardized. You could even suffer from an injury or the loss of …
Class action lawsuits hold a strong presence in our legal world. Some of you may have received a postcard in the mail saying that a class action was taken against Company X, and you may have used the products of Company X during the period of the class action. If you go to the website …
If your loved one’s death was the result of another’s negligence or malice, you might be overwhelmed with the injustice of the situation. However, you might be able to file a lawsuit for wrongful death and fight back against the negligent actor who is responsible. With a Bakersfield wrongful death lawyer who is not afraid …
If you are part of a group that has suffered similar injuries of the same cause, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit for your injury. Your priority should be to get the treatment you deserve to make sure you are healthy and recovering. Then, you can begin to think about building and filing …
If you have been injured in an accident with an aggressive driver, you deserve justice. Ben Crump Law, PLLC, wants you to know that you have rights. You are guaranteed the right to live free from the negligent harm of others. When people disregard laws put in place to protect others, they violate others’ rights …
For thousands of Bakersfield residents, biking is more than a pastime. It’s a way of life. While bikers used to ride at their own risk, a surge of biking popularity in the past decade has resulted in a number of statewide legal protections being afforded to bikers. As traffic, construction, and distracted driving see continual …
There are a number of bad outcomes that are possible with a side-impact collision. Vehicles involved in these accidents typically suffer substantial damage and, in some cases, roll over. These accidents frequently result in devastating or fatal consequences for drivers and passengers alike. Side-impact crashes are more dangerous than most typical collisions due to the …
Rollover accidents can be a devastating form of automobile accidents. These crashes involve a vehicle losing control and rolling over. Given the limited amount of protection offered by the roof of a car, these accidents often have fatal consequences. Motorists that survive a rollover crash may face a long road to recovery. The prospect of …
The decision to place an elderly loved one in the care of a nursing home is never easy. While nursing homes are supposed to provide the expert care an elderly family member needs, the choice to entrust your loved one with these facilities can be hard. While many nursing homes adequately care for their residents, …
The stress and fear that come with a serious vehicle collision are enough on their own. However, this stress is often amplified when the accident occurs during a high-speed police chase. Many of the injuries in these accidents are severe, and some are even fatal. Although the police have a duty to protect the public, …
Cruising your motorcycle around the scenic streets of San Diego can be a great time, but driving a motorcycle also comes with risk. You must always maintain hypervigilance because many drivers could negligently operate their vehicles and not notice you on the street. If you end up becoming the victim of a motorcycle accident, you …
