Accidents happen every day, and sometimes, we suffer injuries through no fault of our own. If you have been hurt because of someone else’s reckless or careless behavior, you may be able to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit. The American Bar Association (ABA), personal injury laws exist to protect people who have been …
It is never easy to face the death of a loved one. If the death of your loved one resulted from the negligence of another person or entity, this time could be even more challenging to come to terms with. In Indianapolis, you have legal recourse against the person responsible for your loved one’s death. …
Any time you hop in the driver’s seat, you subconsciously count on other motorists to do their part to keep you safe on the road. In the event that another driver causes you to suffer injury in an accident, you count on the driver fulfilling their financial obligations to cover your losses, including medical bills, …
The City of Portland happily participates in the sharing economy and all the ways it plays in transportation, from “by the minute” carshares to pedicabs to rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. Different states enforce different rules when it comes to liability for a ridesharing accident. If you suffered an Uber or Lyft accident injury, …
If you suffered an injury or your loved one died in a ridesharing car accident, a Columbus ridesharing accident lawyer at Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to help you recover compensation for your losses. When someone else causes you to suffer, you should not also have to shoulder the financial burden of the …
As described by MedlinePlus, whiplash is a condition that impacts the use of your neck after exposure to abrupt force. Car accidents involving drivers who rear-end or otherwise collide with your vehicle at high speeds can result in passengers and drivers alike enduring varying degrees of whiplash. Whiplash can cause significant pain when moving your …
Slip and fall injuries can be severe, causing long-term or even permanent injury. If you have had the misfortune of experiencing one, you probably already know this. Often, slip and fall victims are eligible for compensation for their falls because they occur on poorly maintained properties. When determining liability for a slip and fall injury, …
Losing a loved one can be devastating regardless of the circumstances, but when their death is caused by an accident or any other type of negligent activity, it can be even more frustrating. Along with the emotional trauma you deal with after someone you love dies, you also have unexpected costs to handle such as …
When you need medical treatment for an illness or need emergency surgery, you should expect that those treatments should go off without a hitch, or at least not cause unreasonable complications. Sometimes, however, healthcare professionals in Portland, Oregon can make mistakes when caring for patients–otherwise known as medical malpractice. If you or a loved one …
Most civil lawsuits are one person against another person or one person against a company. This is because when one person has a claim, they file a suit against the person or company responsible. However, there are situations where multiple people can sue a company for the same thing. If this happens with a large …
Every year, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), Missouri’s roads see tens of thousands of traffic accidents that cause either injury or death. Since 2015, at least 869 Missourians have been killed annually in car crashes, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Missouri is an “at fault” state, which means the person at …
If you suffered injuries in a ridesharing accident or lost someone you love, you have rights. You are entitled to justice, and an Indianapolis ridesharing accident lawyer can help you fight for it. Ben Crump Law, PLLC helps personal injury victims and those filing for wrongful death get what they deserve. You pay us nothing …
When you are injured in a car accident at the hands of a negligent driver, you deserve justice. They are liable to you for the injuries and damages they caused you. However, when the driver does not have insurance, that can complicate the process. An attorney might be able to help you navigate the process …
Head-on collisions are some of the deadliest. Even at low speeds, the impact of head-on collisions is traumatic and severe. Sadly, those that happen at faster speeds are naturally much higher-impact and can have even more tragic outcomes. Whether you have been recently devastated by the loss of a loved one or were hit yourself …
It is an unfortunate fact that many people suffer in car accidents every year because of the negligence of other drivers. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), 502 people died and 41,073 people suffered injuries in car accidents in Oregon in 2018. If you or your loved ones suffered injury or more in …
Hit and runs are dangerous and can leave an injured party without help, and they sometimes result in death. It is Kentucky’s law that law enforcement must be notified or both parties must exchange information before leaving the scene of an accident, according to KRS § 189.580. If you have been involved in a hit …
When a driver fails to yield the right-of-way, severe consequences could result—not only for the at-fault driver but also for everyone involved in an accident. Furthermore, pedestrians and emergency vehicles always have the right-of-way, and when an accident involving either, it can become catastrophic. If you were a pedestrian or in a motor vehicle and …
Drunk driving accidents are typically serious incidents that may involve medical bills, job loss, and other financial struggles for which you were unprepared. The first step in getting the compensation you need to cover your losses is to determine the best course of legal action available to you. To do so, you might want to …
Compared to other transportation options like busing and taxi services, ridesharing is relatively new to the scene. In the short amount of time it has existed, ridesharing has rapidly altered the way residents get around. With the rapid growth of this form of transportation also comes an increase in traffic accidents. These accidents cause severe …
Few accidents are as dangerous for motorists as rollovers. While your vehicle is designed to absorb major impacts in the front or rear, it is not designed to sustain extreme damage to the roof. This design makes most motor vehicles ill-prepared for a rollover accident. A rollover accident is any crash where the vehicle tips …
