Drunk driving in the United States comes with severe consequences. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that drunk driving crashes cause more than 10,000 fatalities per year. Drunk driving harms the lives of everyone involved far beyond the initial results of some fatal car accidents. When people drive drunk, they are subject to …
Distracted driving is a dangerous and often deadly behavior. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports nine fatalities and 1,000 injuries every day as a result of distracted driving. All drivers have a legal responsibility to focus on the road to protect everyone around them as well as themselves. If you or your …
Medication errors are frequent in nursing home settings. A study published in the journal Clinical Management of the Older Adult reports that as many as 16 to 31 percent of nursing home residents experience medication errors. The most common medication error in nursing homes is incorrect dosage, when residents receive less medication than prescribed, more …
Wrongful death claims can arise if your loved one came to harm and subsequently died due to the negligent actions or misconduct of someone else. A wrongful death claim can help the family of the deceased recover compensation, which is especially important if the family has lost the breadwinner and was relying on financial support …
A class-action lawsuit is a legal action brought by several persons, called plaintiffs, who have suffered injuries or harm through a corporation’s negligent actions. Under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 42, citizens of the state of Texas may bring class-action lawsuits forward when a group of plaintiffs suffered the same or similar harm by a …
Drunk driving is reckless, dangerous, and illegal. When motorists drink and drive, they are risking their lives and the lives of others. Their irresponsible decision to drive under the influence (DUI) can cause serious injuries, expensive property damage, and death. Drunk drivers should be punished. At Ben Crump Law, PLLC, we believe drinking and driving …
Distracted driving kills and injures thousands of Americans every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2018, distracted driving caused 2,841 fatalities and an estimated 400,000 injuries. Distractions are any activity that takes a driver’s attention from the road, such as: Eating and drinking Adjusting the radio Talking to passengers Fiddling …
You entrusted a nursing home to care for your parent or spouse. Instead, you now face the grim reality that your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse. A Decatur nursing home abuse lawyer has the resources to help nursing home abuse victims and their families recover compensation for this inexcusable behavior. Your …
Nursing home owners like to believe they do everything they possibly can to prevent residents from suffering a fall that could lead to broken bones and a significant reduction in quality of life. Sometimes, fall injuries in nursing homes are preventable, as negligence from the staff or unsafe conditions in the facility contributes to the …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of Americans live in nursing homes. Residents in these populations are at a higher risk of infection due to their age and health. Plus, the routine use of antibiotics causes infections in nursing homes to become resistant to treatment. The nursing homes owe patients …
Whether you can put a camera in a nursing home room depends on the state you reside in and the facility. Some nursing homes have verbiage in their admission forms that prohibit cameras or imposes strict regulations and requirements for their use. However, concerns over elderly abuse in nursing homes have prompted 10 states to …
Head-on collisions involve vehicles traveling in the opposite direction and result in a frontal, often fatal, crash. Like most car accidents, head-on collisions can result from negligence and prove completely avoidable. If you or a loved one was injured in a head-on collision that was not your fault, you could recover compensation. A New York …
A driver who caused an accident by failing to yield the right of way when they were legally required may be held accountable for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. New York has a complex network of liability, negligence, and auto insurance laws. While these laws offer accident victims protection, a New …
Although most people know that driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a crime that endangers everyone else on the road, drunk driving is still the leading cause of injury and death on America’s roadways, according to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD). You did not choose to be hurt by a drunk driver. You do have the …
If you or a loved one is injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, you may be able to recover compensation for damages that exceed New York’s No-Fault Insurance Law limits, according to New York State’s Department of Financial Services. A New York distracted driving accident lawyer with Ben Crump Law, PLLC, …
Slip and fall accidents can lead to severe or life-threatening injuries. Dangerous conditions such as wet floors, icy sidewalks, lack of maintenance, and cluttered walkways are just some of the reasons people lose their balance and fall. Generally, property owners or managers are responsible for keeping their premises free from hazards. If they have been …
Car accidents happen for various reasons, with aggressive driving being one of the main causes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines it as a category of dangerous behaviors on the road, such as overspeeding, running a red light, tailgating, or changing lanes without caution. Often, these acts result in harm to other motorists, …
Healthcare professionals and facilities are supposed to provide the standard of care that patients need to recover from injury and improve their quality of life. Unfortunately, some doctors and hospitals fail to take reasonable steps to keep their patients from harm. Medical malpractice is an act of negligence that can physically, financially, and emotionally hurt …
Side-impact collisions are especially dangerous for drivers and passengers. The side of a vehicle has fewer built-in safety measures. This is why many side-impact collisions lead to serious injuries. Depending on the severity of your injuries, the associated medical expenses can be expensive. This is especially true if you need ongoing care, like physical therapy, …
Whiplash is a condition usually associated with rear-end collisions. It is a condition where the quick forward and backward movement of cars in a rear-end collision puts a severe strain on the neck muscles. In less severe cases, this can result in mild pain that will dissipate over time. In more severe cases, prolonged medical …
