A class action lawsuit refers to a legal process in which a group of plaintiffs comes together as one entity, or “class,” to take action against a single defendant or group of defendants. If you have eligibility to take part in a class action lawsuit, you should take advantage of that opportunity, as no financial …
Both parties may share fault in a car wreck. In these situations, the laws of the state in which the traffic accident occurred determine how insurance adjusters assign liability. In some states, neither party in a shared-fault accident qualify to pursue compensation from the other motorist and their insurer. In other states, both parties can …
When a car accident happens, it can be a traumatic event for everyone involved. An accident may have long-term effects on your life, including physical and emotional stress, and questions about what to do next. If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident, you could be eligible for financial compensation. There …
If you suffered injuries in a motorcycle crash, it helps to have a motorcycle accident lawyer on your side. A personal injury attorney can assist you in determining what your next steps should be when you are seeking compensation for injuries you sustained due to another motorist’s negligence. If you or a loved one is …
If you are the victim in an accident with a bus as a bus passenger, a car driver, or a pedestrian, you might be entitled to compensation for your damages and injuries. This process can be complicated and daunting on your own. Let our team at Ben Crump Law, PLLC help you handle your bus …
If you or a loved one suffered injuries or passed away from medical malpractice, Ben Crump Law, PLLC can help you fight for justice and pursue compensation. Dealing with medical issues is something that can totally disrupt your day-to-day life. When medical malpractice happens, it can feel catastrophic, but a medical malpractice attorney from our …
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, …
