According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 43.2 million visits to U.S. emergency departments due to injuries in 2017 alone, as well as 243,039 deaths from injuries in the same year. While not all accidents are another party’s fault, suffering injuries due to someone else’s recklessness or negligence, and getting …
Thanks to personal injury law, those who suffered harm due to another party’s negligent actions or misconduct have a chance to receive just compensation that they can use to pay for their losses and suffering. If you or your loved one want to understand more about how personal injury law applies to your case, connect …
Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, but this has not deterred some motorists from engaging in irresponsible behavior behind the wheel. Distracted driving may not seem as egregious as driving under the influence, but the results can be just as devastating. With today’s fast-paced lifestyle and technological advancements, drivers are having a …
Driving around Miami, especially beautiful Miami Beach, is interesting and fun on a nice day. However, Miami also has some of the worst traffic woes in the entire state of Florida. There are more accidents in Miami-Dade County than anywhere else in the state, according to Safe Roads USA. Miami is not only heavily congested, …
Most car accident fatalities happen on rural roads, according to a study published in 2013 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Fewer deaths occur in urban areas—though the gap between the two has narrowed since the beginning of the 2000s. This data runs contrary to what many drivers believe. It is easy to …
Big vehicles, such as tractor trailers and delivery trucks, can cause great damage to passenger cars due to their size and weight. Statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) show that many of these accidents occurred due to truck drivers not paying attention to the road or not adjusting their speed to the …
If you or a loved one is injured or killed by a reckless driver, you could be entitled to compensation. Contact Ben Crump Law, PLLC at (844) 730-0233 for a free consultation with a member of our legal team. This way, you can focus on your recovery and getting back on the road instead of worrying …
If you suffered injuries following a slip and fall, you may ask yourself if someone had the responsibility to prevent your fall or if you directly contributed to it. If your loved one fell and classifies as an elderly adult, you should know that falls constitute a major health concern for that population and may …
Reckless driving can have devastating consequences. We all need to do our part to ensure that everyone who is out on the road remains safe and arrives at their destination. When someone drives recklessly, they endanger everyone. This often includes pedestrians. Any driver that engages in reckless driving should be held accountable for their actions, …
Reckless driving can injure or kill other drivers. It is an illegal practice that should not be tolerated in any form. Those drivers that dangerously operate their vehicles on the road should be held accountable and taken off the road. If you suffered injuries in a reckless driving accident, seeking legal action against the at-fault …
Reckless drivers endanger everyone they share the road with when they take their minds, hands, or eyes off the road. If you or a loved one suffered an injury due to a reckless driver, we can help you. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC at (844) 730-0233 to speak to a Fort Lauderdale reckless driving lawyer who …
If you experienced a car accident in North Miami and suffered harm, you may be entitled to a financial award. You have a right to seek legal counsel, and a North Miami car accident lawyer is available to represent you in court to protect your rights. Car accidents occur for a plethora of reasons, and …
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a North Miami bicycle accident, or a loved one passed away, you may be entitled to a financial award. A North Miami bicycle accident lawyer can hold the at-fault party responsible for their negligent actions through a personal injury lawsuit. Ben Crump Law, PLLC wants to …
If you are a securities investor and believe you may have been the victim of illegal activity, you might want to enlist the help of a Washington DC security litigation lawyer. Depending on your case, you could be eligible for financial compensation. Ben Crump Law, PLLC, is available to discuss your case in detail if …
Severe injuries not only cause physical pain and emotional distress, but they can also hurt you financially. If someone injured you, filing a personal injury claim may be your best recourse for getting compensation to make you whole again. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC, at 800-730-1331 today to set up a consultation and secure help …
A cyclist has very few protections when sharing the road with motorists. Accidents that involve cyclists take the lives of hundreds of people every year, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), 857 bicyclists died in traffic accidents across the country in 2018. Florida led the nation with 125 fatalities in the …
When traveling on the interstate and even in your neighborhoods, you often have to share the road with large trucks. These large trucks can pose a danger to you, though. The weight and large size of these trucks give them the potential for life-altering injuries if they cause an accident. If a truck driver proves …
Getting injured on another person’s property may result in your right to receive compensation for your injuries. Most states have laws in place that may allow you to pursue compensation for the losses you endured due to your injuries. Property owners must provide information about any possible dangerous situation that their premises may present to …
Injuries of any type can devastate an individual’s or family’s stability. At times your injuries may result from an accident of some type. The accident may not even occur from any fault of your own. In these types of cases, you may have access to an award to help cover some of the costs associated …
When there is a product put on the market, an environmental hazard, or a discriminatory practice that causes a group of people to suffer similar injuries or other types of damages, the group may join together to pursue a class action lawsuit. Every state has laws regarding class action lawsuits. The regulations may set an …
