Car accident injuries usually manifest themselves immediately, but some may take days or even weeks to appear. In some circumstances, a life-threatening injury could worsen for weeks before a person realizes the issue originated from a recent car accident. This is because some injuries, such as injuries to internal organs, do not display symptoms readily. …
Not all insurance claims following car accidents result in settlements. The severity of your injuries as well as who bears liability usually determines your settlement following a car accident. While you do not always get a settlement from a car accident, you always have the right to file a claim and try to seek compensation. …
If you have been in a car accident, you may be injured and likely experience a whirlwind of emotions. If you are not severely hurt and able to handle everything that you should at the scene, here is what you should do immediately after a car accident: Contact local law enforcement. Document the scene of …
Involvement in any car accident is stressful. When you are at fault, whether it is entirely or partially, you might be feeling anxious about what comes next. Accidents happen, and it is important to hold yourself accountable for your wrongdoing as you would hope someone else would if they were at fault. You and the …
If you were hurt in a taxi accident, you might wonder where to turn for compensation. A taxi accident lawyer can help you hold a negligent or reckless driver or company to account if they are responsible for your accident. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC today for help with your taxi accident claim at (844) …
There are four stages of bedsores, with Stage 1 being the mildest, and Stage 4 being the worst condition, which could indicate signs of neglect or abuse. Bedsores — also called pressure ulcers— are areas of damaged skin and underlying tissue caused by staying in one position for a long time, for example, if you …
Police pursuits endanger the officers and the vehicle that they chase, but they are also dangerous for bystanders such as pedestrians or other drivers. Many documented cases have police pursuits where either the police car or the car they chased hits another vehicle. Since these crashes can happen at high speeds, the damage and injuries …
As we get older, the loss of muscle mass and strength are a natural part of the aging process. All muscles in the body become weaker, including the ones we use for chewing and swallowing food. Difficulty swallowing food is the number one cause of choking deaths in nursing homes. According to Injury Facts 2017, …
Fort Worth motorists share the road with a variety of vehicles, including tractor-trailer trucks and large commercial trucks that haul tons of cargo. While everyone behind the wheel has a duty of care when maneuvering their vehicle—regardless of the vehicle they drive—traffic crashes still happen. When they do, they can result in property damage and …
You can report nursing home abuse directly to the nursing home’s management, the Adult Protective Services office in your state or your area, or law enforcement if the matter is serious. You can report such abuse if you strongly suspect or have evidence that your elderly loved one may have suffered from it. Understanding the …
Patients in nursing homes are often entirely dependent on care staff to maintain their health and provide for their needs, even simple needs like drinking enough water. One common result of the failure to receive proper care in a nursing home is dehydration, and severe dehydration can lead to death. The National Center on Elder …
If you or a member of your family suffered an injury due to a negligent act by a hospital, doctor, or another healthcare institution or professional, you might have a medical malpractice claim. According to Hofstra University, a staggering 10% of deaths in the U.S. are caused by medical errors or mistakes. This figure does …
Drunk drivers are a danger to themselves and all other road users. Unfortunately, alcohol-related accidents have been on the rise in California in recent years. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, over a thousand people died in alcohol-related car accidents in California in 2016 alone, an increase of 16.2 percent from 2015. Driving …
Distracted driving not only kills but is also responsible for a staggering number of injuries every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving caused 2,841 fatalities in 2018. Distracted driving can be anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the road, including: Talking or texting on the phone Eating …
According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving is “the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.” Aggressive driving does not only lead to accidents, but it can also provoke road rage, including confrontations, physical assaults, and even murder. According to the …
An unclean premise does not only create a problem with appearance but also leads to poor hygiene. Nursing homes have an obligation to meet their residents’ basic needs and maintain sanitary premises for their safety. According to Aging Health, infections in nursing homes can lead to elderly residents experiencing medical complications, sometimes so severe that …
Police chases injure and kill thousands of people every year, many of whom are bystanders who have committed no crime. From 1996 to 2013, about one person per day, per year, was killed in a police chase, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. About half of all police chase accident victims are motorists not …
When at least one driver leaves the scene of a crash, it is a hit and run accident. Hit and run accidents can happen to occupied vehicles, unoccupied vehicles, or to pedestrians and bicyclists. No matter who is involved in the crash, it is illegal to flee the scene of an accident. Nevertheless, hit and …
If you were hurt because another driver failed to yield, a Fort Worth failure to yield accident lawyer with Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to help you seek compensation. All drivers must share the roadway and obey traffic laws. When it comes to yielding to other vehicles, the right-of-way should be given, not …
Passenger-carrying limousines must comply with various federal and state laws, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). However, accidents can happen either due to driver-related reasons or vehicle defects. In one incident in 2018, 20 limousine occupants, including the driver, died in an accident in New York state, according to a USA Today …
