Slip and fall injuries can be serious, even life-threatening. Every year, about 3 million seniors are treated in hospitals for falls. About 20% of those falls can result in serious injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you have been injured in a slip and fall on another person’s property—whether …
Under Ohio law, businesses and property owners have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of their guests. When that does not happen—if a person is assaulted at a bar or a delivery driver is robbed in an apartment complex parking lot—the victims may be able to seek compensation for their injuries …
Fewer than 1% of the nearly 34,000 traffic accidents reported in Cuyahoga County in 2019 involved motorcycles, but those accidents produced nearly 13% of the county’s traffic fatalities and more than 10% of serious injuries, according to data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. When accidents happen, motorcyclists are vulnerable. If you have suffered an …
Medical malpractice cases are often complex, expensive, and contentious. For both those who have suffered an injury and the medical professionals accused of injuring them, the stakes can be enormous. Though these cases can be technical and require medical experts, Ohio does not grant you much time to file a lawsuit. In most situations, the …
Head-on collisions pose some serious risks. The angle of the collision, when combined with high speeds, has the potential to cause life-altering injuries for anyone involved. A Miami head-on collisions lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC can represent your legal position and go after any forms of compensation that you may be owed. We do …
A class action is a state or federal lawsuit in which a class of numerous plaintiffs, represented by a handful of named individuals, alleges a specific kind of wrongdoing on the part of a company, organization, or official. Several criteria must be met before a judge agrees to bundle dozens or even hundreds or thousands …
If you suffered an injury in Cleveland due to the negligent acts of another person or entity, state law allows you to hold them accountable. You are entitled to pursue civil litigation against the at-fault party in an effort to recover financial compensation. If successful, you could receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, …
Medical malpractice describes the legal situation that surfaces in cases of negligence or medical mistreatment. If a patient is being cared for by a surgeon, nurse, doctor, nursing home staff, or other health care professional and receives a personal injury due to the health care provider’s negligence or mistreatment, that can bring about charges of …
Becoming part of a class action lawsuit could happen to you in your lifetime. These unique lawsuits are brought forth by a group of individuals to represent the legal rights of people who may have all been harmed, misled, or defrauded by a company, group, or institution. The type of scenario commonly seen in class …
Whiplash injuries can be painful, slow to heal, and prohibit you from going about your daily life. According to Mayo Clinic, whiplash is when your neck forcefully and quickly goes back and forth, similar to whip cracking. It is an injury commonly resulting from rear-end collisions and other car accidents. Whiplash can heal within days …
All motorists are required by law to carry auto insurance in Florida, but some still drive without it. People who are injured by these motorists can become frustrated and stressed when they do not know how to obtain compensation for their medical costs and other losses. At Ben Crump Law, PLLC, a Tampa uninsured car …
Uber drivers are required by law to have personal injury protection (PIP) with at least $1,000,000 of liability coverage for passengers. PIP will pay for the medical expenses of passenger injuries, property damage, and other losses in the event of an accident. However, not all drivers have PIP. Some drivers only have personal auto insurance, …
Sometimes, people get behind the wheel and attempt to drive after consuming too much alcohol. This mistake can lead to accidents, which can result in severe injuries to themselves and others. If you or your loved one has suffered injuries in Tampa because of a drunk driver, contact Ben Crump Law, PLLC, at (844) 730-0233 for …
Slip and fall accidents can happen on any dangerous premises, including Bed, Bath, and Beyond. When you venture onto a Bed, Bath, and Beyond property, you may be in search of a throw pillow, lamp, or another home accessory. If those who oversee the property are not properly looking out for the safety of customers, …
The unexpected, unnatural death of a loved one can be devastating, and you deserve the time and freedom to mourn the loss of your loved one. Hiring an Orlando wrongful death lawyer could ensure you and your loved ones are pursuing justice for losing your loved one without putting additional strain on you. A lawyer …
Slipping and falling can result in serious injuries and may cause harm beyond the injury itself. You might be entitled to collect compensation if one or more parties were negligent in causing your slip and fall accident. Whether the at-fault party is a business owner, municipality, or another type of party, hiring an Orlando slip …
Aggressive driving is dangerous in any setting, and a busy metropolitan area such as Orlando can be a particularly risky place to drive without caution. When a motorist chooses to throw caution to the wind and drive their vehicle in an aggressive fashion, they also choose to be liable for any accident that they cause …
Often, a slip and fall accident at a grocery store like Whole Foods does not cause any injury beyond a bruised ego. However, victims of slip and fall accidents sometimes suffer serious—even life-altering—injuries. In fact, falls are the nation’s third-leading cause of unintentional death, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). If you slipped and …
When a pleasant day of shopping at Michael’s for craft supplies for your latest DIY project leads to a slip and fall accident in the store, you may find that your injuries far exceed a little public humiliation. Many people tend to shrug off their slip and fall accident in the interest of “walking away” …
A slip and fall accident can happen to anyone at CVS or any other drugstore or retail store. State laws require that CVS stores be kept clean and safe for their customers. If you or a loved one were injured in a slip and fall accident at CVS, the store may be liable for your …
