A car accident can send your life into upheaval. Not only must you cope with the physical pain of your injuries, but also you face the stress of paying for medical treatment—on top of your regular living expenses—all on a reduced paycheck, if you missed time at work to recover. At Ben Crump Law, PLLC, …
Accidents can occur at any time, and the injuries from them can range from minor to devastating. If you were hurt in an accident, you might be facing an ever-growing stack of medical bills. You may be struggling to cope with chronic pain and or unable to work. Your family may be falling behind on …
Whiplash is a soft tissue injury that can occur following any severe impact. Specifically, this injury occurs when a person’s head whips back and forth, straining or tearing the soft tissue surrounding the spinal column. While there are many situations that can lead to this injury, whiplash commonly occurs in motor vehicle accidents. For some …
When you suffer an injury, it can put your whole life on hold. The pain of your injury, the stress of what to do next, and the hard work of recovery can take a toll on your physical and mental health. Between appointments with medical professionals, dealing with insurance, and taking time off of work, …
Many different types of accidents fall under the personal injury umbrella. Injuries happen, and when they happen to you because of another’s negligence, you might be eligible for compensation. This is where a Baltimore personal injury lawyer might be able to help you. Did you suffer a slip and fall or a car accident? Are …
Side-impact collisions are a special type of accident that can be highly dangerous for passengers and drivers. Although most vehicles have side-impact safety measures, they are not as effective as the safety measures that protect the front and rear of a vehicle. A serious collision could result in frame damage, which will total a car …
If you were involved in a rear-end collision and you were diagnosed with whiplash, you may be suffering from pain, stiffness, and headaches weeks or months later. Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that people who have been involved in car accidents experience, according to the Mayo Clinic. You may have limited mobility …
As you try to heal from a hit and run accident, remember that you could have legal options to pursue justice. In some cases, you could recover compensation for various losses and forms of suffering, even if another party fled the scene of your accident. To see how a Salt Lake City hit and run …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people make nearly 40 million visits to their doctor every year for accidental injuries. Accidents happen despite people’s best efforts to prevent injuries in a variety of ways. Your accident is one of many that occur every day, and you are one of many victims …
You may feel completely betrayed if you put your life into the hands of a medical practitioner you trusted, only to be negligently injured in turn. No one expects their condition to worsen after receiving medical care, so victims of medical malpractice might feel especially shocked and dismayed. Further, medical malpractice injuries range in severity, …
Touted as an eco-conscious, affordable, and convenient means of transportation, ridesharing has become increasingly popular in the last decade. Ridesharing is often attributed to decreasing rates of intoxicated driving, as well. While rideshares such as Uber and Lyft are contributing to safer roadways in some respects, rideshares are still part of fatal accidents and injuries. …
Car crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the state of Washington and the nation. Rear-end collisions are particularly common, often resulting from distracted or impatient driving or poor road conditions. The greater Seattle area and Washington’s coastal region are particularly susceptible to rear-end collisions due to narrow, congested roadways, snowy mountain …
Getting injured unexpectedly in San Diego, CA, is always inconvenient and frustrating, but it can be especially frustrating when you know your injury could have been avoided were it not for someone else’s negligence. Personal injuries happen quite often, and while some victims choose to work with San Diego personal injury lawyer so they can …
Experiencing a medical error can be a haunting experience, since we typically trust medical professionals to take care of us. While health care providers are just people who make mistakes like everyone else, their mistakes are often much more costly. If you suffered an injury or if your loved one died because of improper medical …
People use ridesharing services for a large variety of reasons including getting to work or to avoid driving while intoxicated. While many people believe that ridesharing would decrease the number of accidents on the roadways due to a decrease of intoxicated drivers, an article from U.S. News & World Report indicates that while drunk driving …
Hit and run accidents are frightening and can leave accident victims alone without help, sometimes making the situation much worse. Tennessee’s law mandates that those involved in a car accident must stay at the scene and exchange telephone numbers, insurance information, etc. If you are suffering because of a hit and run in Memphis or …
While a failure to yield ticket may come with a small fine, the damages they can cause in an accident are numerous. When a driver fails to yield the right of way, and you are the victim of their negligence, you may be eligible for compensation. These accidents can cause broken bones, head injuries, whiplash, …
Car accidents can cause harm and undue stress, but you may be especially stressed to learn that you have been in an accident with an uninsured driver. You may be wondering if compensation for your damages is possible. A Minneapolis uninsured car accident lawyer might be able to help you and explain your options. Call …
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, aggressive drivers speed, tailgate, weave in and out of traffic, honk, flash lights, and make inappropriate hand and facial gestures as well as other frequent and abrupt movements. These behaviors give drivers less room for error by lessening reaction time. Aggressive driving can lead to serious accidents. If …
You should get an attorney for workers’ compensation cases because some workers have problems claiming benefits. A company can try to deny an employee’s claim, leaving them with the full cost of their injuries. If you are unable to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, it can have a significant impact on your life. …
