One of the most common injuries caused by car accidents is a neck injury known as whiplash. Although most whiplash victims do not have long-term effects from this injury, the condition can be very painful and affect many facets of a person’s life. If you suffered a whiplash injury caused by another driver’s negligence, you …
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), side-impact collisions were responsible for 23% of passenger vehicle occupant deaths in 2018. While side-impact collisions are rarer than head-on or rear-end collisions, they have the potential to cause more injuries. Doors and windows tend to offer less protection to the vehicle’s occupants than bumpers, engines, …
Every driver in the state of North Carolina has a legal obligation to carry automobile insurance in order to compensate victims if they cause a car accident resulting in injuries or losses. However, 6.5% of motorists in North Carolina operate motor vehicles without proper insurance coverage, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). In fact, …
Car accidents are often chaotic events. Many people make poor decisions, either intentionally or unintentionally, as a result of adrenaline and fear. In some cases, a person may decide to leave the scene of the accident to prevent charges or simply out of confusion or clouded thinking. Whatever the reason, leaving the scene of an …
Accidents involving drunk drivers account for over 10,000 fatalities every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Unfortunately, all of those fatalities and injuries could be completely avoided if drivers made the wise decision not to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The aftermath of a drunk driving accident can include permanent …
The costs after a personal injury accident, including emergency room visits, doctor appointments, medications, and physical therapy, add up fast. The fact that these injuries usually come as a surprise makes it very difficult to be prepared financially for these situations. If the accident was the fault of someone else, they should be responsible for …
Class action lawsuits allow groups of injured individuals to come together in their plight for justice against a product, company, or other entity that hurt them. If this sounds familiar, because you are hurt and are aware of others injured like yourself, you should know that you all have the right to justice. A Memphis …
Car accidents are frightening and painful. Your health could be affected, and your vehicle can instantly be damaged or destroyed. You can also quickly rack up medical bills and costs to replace a damaged vehicle. If you were following traffic laws and driving responsibly, who should pay for the costs of your accident? If another …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that at least 1.3 million Americans reside in nursing homes. It is the responsibility of these facilities to provide care and a safe environment for the senior citizens who live there. However, many residents of nursing homes experience abuse or neglect instead. According to the National …
While accidents do happen, an alarming number of slip and fall injuries are preventable. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five falls results in a serious injury. If you or a loved one suffered an injury as a result of a preventable slip or fall, you may …
Doctors and hospitals carry an air of authority, so we trust them to treat our illnesses and injuries to the best of their abilities. If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, it can be hard to determine the cause of the injury and know your rights. With that, contemplating bringing forth a medical …
If you have been severely injured in a motorcycle accident that happened because of another person’s negligence, you deserve justice, and a Colorado Springs motorcycle accident lawyer may be able to help you get it. A lawyer can fight to get you the financial awards you deserve so that you can focus on a successful …
If you have a spouse, parent, or other loved one in a nursing home in Long Beach, California, or elsewhere, it is possible that they may be a victim of elder abuse or neglect. One in every ten people over 60 years of age experiences elder abuse, according to the National Council on Aging. If …
If you have suffered injuries in the workplace, you might be eligible for monetary benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. Some claims are simple, involving only minor injuries and little or no time off of work to recover. If your injuries are severe, you may have a more complex claim, and you may need the …
Workers’ compensation benefits exist to help employees who are injured while doing their jobs. If you are harmed in a workplace accident, there are four types of workers’ compensation benefits you could be owed: medical coverage, wage benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits if your family member died from their injuries. Medical Coverage Workers’ Compensation …
Rollover accidents run a much higher risk of fatalities for anyone involved. Of all passenger vehicle crashes in 2010, almost 35 percent of deaths were due to complications from rollover accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ben Crump Law, PLLC, can help car accident victims navigate the traumatic aftermath of recovering from …
According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), slip and fall accidents account for more than 1 million hospital emergency room visits every year. They can happen nearly anywhere, including in stores and business facilities. Depending on your situation, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the facility’s owner to help you recover …
Every year, the number of car accidents in North Carolina is a concern for law enforcement and highway planning agencies. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), highway safety is made a part of the governor’s growth and development plan to ensure that resources are devoted to finding ways of improving driving safety. …
Getting into an accident with a bus is very dangerous. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), between 200 and 300 fatal bus accidents occur each year. 142 of those involve school buses alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Bus accidents tend to be more severe than accidents with …
According to Walk Bike NC, approximately 1,000 bicycle-motor vehicle accidents occur every year in North Carolina. A lot of those bicyclists suffer from serious injuries and property damage because of motor vehicle driver error. The costs of recovery can be expensive, but the law provides a way of recovering some of those costs. If you …
