If you sustained injuries due to a defective medication, piece of safety equipment, or other product intended to better the lives of people, you may qualify to pursue compensation in a class-action lawsuit. Consulting with a class action lawsuit lawyer may help you determine if you qualify to join an existing class action lawsuit or …
The term medical malpractice encompasses several occurrences in which one or more medical professionals fail to live up to their responsibility to keep a patient safe from harm. If you or a loved one sustained an injury or you lost a loved one as the result of wrongdoing by a medical professional, a Fort Lauderdale …
In 2017, car accidents in Florida accounted for 3,116 deaths, while 166,612 crashes resulted in injuries, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). If you or a loved one is the victim of negligence by another motorist, then you may qualify to collect compensation for your losses. The Miami car …
Serious injuries can lead to lifelong changes for victims. Whether you or a loved one suffered an injury in a car accident, on the job, or in another situation, you have eligibility to collect compensation. If another party failed to provide a reasonably safe environment for you and others, they bear responsibility for covering your …
When big companies act in a negligent way and cause harm to large groups of people, class action lawsuits are a proven way to hold those defendants accountable for the damage caused and make them pay fair compensation for their negligence. They can also serve as a means to initiate change in large corporations, such …
Negligent security occurs when a person is injured by a crime or violent act, such as an assault, robbery, or rape, on someone else’s property. The resulting physical injuries can be severe. These injuries include broken bones, lacerations, and head and spinal injuries, and there may be emotional damage as well. A criminal attack may …
If a person dies because of the misconduct or negligence of another, the family members or survivors may sue for wrongful death. This type of lawsuit seeks compensation for the survivors’ losses. Some of the types of losses may include lost companionship, lost wages, and funeral expenses, among others. Who Can File a Wrongful Death …
Wrongful death refers to deaths that result from the wrongful act of another person. Such deaths can result from negligent behavior, such as driving in a dangerous or careless way, or they can result from intentional harm, such as manslaughter or other willful criminal acts. In certain cases, when a wrongful death occurs, you may …
According to The Balance, insurance policies for businesses may cover small death claims, but the amount paid by an insurance company may not fairly cover the losses that you sustained. A lawyer may prove a significant asset when it comes time to pursue compensation in the wake of a wrongful death. An attorney can help …
Complicated wrongful death lawsuits can take years to complete. There are many time-consuming steps involved, including: Appointing a personal representative. Gathering information on survivors and the cause of death. Making a claim for damages and demanding a monetary settlement. Filing a formal legal claim, or complaint with the court. Discovery—getting statements and documents from the …
Medical malpractice is a broad term that encompasses both errors and malicious wrongdoing. Medical professionals must uphold a high standard of care, as carelessness, malicious wrongdoing, and error on their part can directly result in serious injury or death. If you or a loved one suffered injury because of a medical professional’s wrongdoing, you may …
Injuries can come out of the blue in virtually any circumstance, but regardless of how your injury occurred, a Miami Gardens personal injury lawyer can be an asset in helping you pursue any compensation that you are entitled to. Our team at Ben Crump Law, PLLC will handle your personal injury with the care that …
Class action lawsuits are a course of action for recovering losses when a large number of people have suffered harm in similar circumstances. These lawsuits may arise from a mass-produced product that proves to be defective, an environmental hazard, widespread discrimination that affects a significant number of people, a natural disaster that resulted from somebody’s …
Business owners, landlords, and others are responsible for the safety of people who enter the property that they own. If you were injured or a loved one was killed in an accident that you believe adequate security measures could have prevented, you may have a case for compensation. Call our team at Ben Crump Law, …
Slip and fall accidents can result in serious health conditions. When another party’s negligence causes these accidents, those responsible may be on the hook for the victim’s losses. If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a slip and fall accident, you should know how a lawyer can help you pursue compensation. …
Florida’s roads were the most dangerous in the nation for motorcyclists in 2015, with 550 motorcyclists killed on Florida’s roads, according to the Governors Highway Traffic Association. Additionally, a report from the American Automobile Association (AAA) noted that out of Florida’s 67 counties, Broward County came in third for the deadliest area for riders. As …
If you or a loved one is suffering from injuries or lost their life in an accident involving a bus, you may be entitled to collect compensation. Whether you were a passenger on the bus or in a vehicle struck by a bus, call our team at Ben Crump Law, PLLC today at 800-921-7227 for …
Nobody expects to get behind the wheel of their car, and moments later suffer an accident with a truck. The proximity to the hustle and bustle of Miami makes Pembroke Pines especially vulnerable to these kinds of detrimental collisions. If you or a loved one were involved in a crash involving a truck, you may …
Losing a loved one can be excruciatingly painful, but even more so when someone else’s negligence was the cause. It can be difficult to hold liable parties accountable in the event of a wrongful death, but our lawyers want to help. The burden of proof for a wrongful death case is lower than a criminal …
Slip and fall injuries can completely alter your life. You do not need to face this problem alone. Speak with a Miramar slip and fall lawyer with Ben Crump Law, PLLC, at (855) 933-4005 for a free consultation if you suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident. You may qualify for financial recovery from a …
