After an accident, it is not uncommon to feel confused and frustrated as you deal with your injury and growing medical expenses. You may be asking yourself about the next steps to take and whether you are qualified to recover compensation for your injuries. If another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct hurt you, you may …
Ridesharing is a relatively new service where a company provides a method of letting customers find drivers who are not taxis to take them places. The earliest ridesharing companies trace their history to World War I, but the ridesharing industry did not gain mainstream acceptance until the early 2000s. While many ridesharing trips get completed …
Rear-end collisions happen when a vehicle slams into the back of the car in front of it. While there are many safeguards in place to prevent this type of crash, they still happen often. As a result, many drivers suffer injuries through no fault of their own. A rear-end collision can leave you with a …
A New York bus accident lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to help you pursue financial awards and hold the owner or operator of the bus responsible for your injuries. We take on all types of New York bus accident cases. If you suffered injuries as a passenger or if the bus …
If you suffered injuries in an accident while riding a motorcycle, you may be entitled to compensation. Since motorcycles are not enclosed like cars and trucks and do not have seatbelts and airbags, riders have little to protect them in the event of a crash. Even if a person on a motorcycle is wearing a …
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Unfortunately, such incidents are even more common in densely populated areas like Los Angeles. If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a head-on collision, a Los Angeles head-on collisions lawyer at Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to …
Insurance companies are responsible for determining fault in a car accident. Sometimes, it is obvious who is at fault, especially if it were a rear-end accident, and a negligent driver struck the person in front of them, but it is not always clear. Auto accidents can be complex, but insurance companies help by assessing property …
The Mayo Clinic indicates that whiplash is a common injury suffered by many victims of car accidents when the rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck causes damage. Victims of even minor car accidents may suffer from serious whiplash injuries. While many victims suffering from whiplash have their symptoms and injuries resolved within a few days …
Washington DC is a huge metropolitan city, and as a result, the use of ridesharing as a form of immediate transportation continues to gain popularity. Lyft, Uber, and other ridesharing companies are a way for anyone to receive a quick mode of transportation with relatively little expense throughout Washington DC. However, these ridesharing vehicles are …
From individuals and families to rideshare providers, buses, and commercial truckers, Los Angeles roadways are consistently buzzing with traffic as residents and visitors hustle to get from point A to point B. To keep everyone safe, the state of California has traffic laws requiring everyone to behave responsibly. The majority of people obey the rules …
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. The reality is your loved one’s untimely death may, on top of the pain and suffering, cause your family prolonged economic loss. A Houston wrongful death lawyer cannot erase the past but may be able to recover damages and justice from the liable party. …
A burn injury can happen anywhere: at home, at work, or in public spaces. When you are injured by the actions of another person, you can end up with all of the medical expenses related to your burn injury, even though it is not your fault. By taking legal action against the responsible party, you …
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), more than 4,000 deaths and more than 300,000 injuries result from collisions involving trucks in 2017. If you were involved in a truck accident, you likely have mounting expenses to pay and a long recovery process ahead of you. If a loved one was involved in …
A burn injury can negatively impact your life. First, a burn requires a lot of medical treatment, including hospitalization in some cases. Then, you could face ongoing medical needs and permanent scarring or disfigurement. This can impact many different areas of your life, including your ability to work and your interpersonal relationships. By filing a …
In 2018, over 33,000 people died as a result of motor vehicle accidents in the United States, and nearly one in 10 of those fatalities occurred in Florida. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), drivers often cause accidents when they do not yield the right of way to other vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. In …
You can never control how other drivers behave while they are on the road. Even with roadway rules in place, some drivers will choose to ignore the laws designed to keep us all safe behind the wheel. Yielding, for example, is required by California state law, and yet you may still find yourself in a …
Rollover accidents can cause serious injuries as well as fatalities. According to Safercar.gov, more than 7,600 people died in rollover crashes, and rollovers accounted for almost 35% of fatalities in the U.S. in 2010. Many rollover crashes are caused by speeding and drunk drivers. If a recklessly speeding, drunk, or distracted driver was at-fault for …
Almost all of us have experienced a rear-end collision, and many might regard a rear-end collision a minor accident or a fender bender. However, rear-end collisions can be serious and cause extensive injuries as well as fatalities. According to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), rear-end accidents are common and made up 7.2% of all fatal …
Rear-end collisions account for the majority of all vehicle crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If you or a loved one was injured in a rear-end collision, a Los Angeles rear-end collisions lawyer may be able to help you seek damages, even if you bear partial fault for the car accident. …
When police engage in vehicle chases, it is often innocent drivers who get hurt. Officers must weigh apprehending a suspect against the possibility of harming other drivers and bystanders when they choose to pursue a suspected criminal. Police chases often involve high-speed, dangerous driving by both law enforcement and the driver being pursued. According to …
