Slips and falls can cause devastating injuries, from broken bones and lacerations to brain injuries. In some cases, these incidents are fatal. If you or a loved one have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may feel helpless and overwhelmed by physical and emotional pain, expensive healthcare bills, and concerns about lost …
Class action lawsuits provide an avenue for injured parties to seek justice and enact change or secure financial compensation. Unfortunately, individuals, businesses, and other entities do not always act lawfully or ethically. Unjust and unlawful behavior, whether perpetrated by a major corporation or government body, can harm multiple individuals, sometimes for many years. Class action …
Whiplash is a common injury for passengers in car accidents, usually when a car is smashed from behind by another car, truck, or bus. The sudden impact of a vehicle accident can cause the necks and heads of drivers and passengers to lurch forward and backward, damaging soft tissue in the neck. A whiplash injury …
Many older adults in nursing home facilities suffer from injuries and illnesses caused by abuse. The physical, emotional, and psychological toll abuse can take is devastating to both nursing home residents and their families. Abuse in any form should never be tolerated, especially when the victims are among the most vulnerable members of our society. …
Police chases are inherently dangerous, as they involve at least two vehicles and often many more, chasing a suspect or suspects fleeing from law enforcement. Police chases typically involve driving at extremely high speeds, weaving in and out of traffic, and ignoring traffic signals. Innocent bystanders or those in cars unrelated to the police chase …
Rear-end collisions can happen for many different reasons. Even if you are an extremely safe driver, you cannot control other vehicles on the road. If you or a loved one were involved in a rear-end collision, your life could be turned upside down. Remember, during this difficult time, you have legal options available to you, …
A St. Paul motorcycle accident lawyer may be able to help you with a case against the motorist who hit you and caused your injuries. If you can show they caused your accident and injuries, you have the right to hold them responsible and collect an award to cover your medical treatment and care, lost …
If a doctor acts carelessly or negligently, you could suffer injuries or a worsening condition because of their medical negligence. If this happened to you or your child, you might be able to pursue a medical malpractice case against them. In some cases, you may also have a medical malpractice case against the hospital or …
If you suffered injuries in a St. Paul bus accident, you may be able to recover compensation to pay for your medical treatment, ongoing care, lost income, and other losses. You should not have to shoulder the burden of these expenses on your own if the bus driver caused your accident and injuries. A St. …
If a motorist hit you while you were riding your bicycle in St. Paul, Minnesota, you may be able to hold that motorist legally responsible and recover compensation for your medical care, pain and suffering, and other expenses. A St. Paul bicycle accident lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC can provide you with the legal …
Visiting an IKEA store is usually a cause for excitement. The store’s layout presents you and your loved ones with countless ideas on redecorating your home, a bedroom, or even an office space. Many families will spend hours inside this huge store, perusing the many different types of furniture, kitchenware, wall decor, and much more. …
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) even reports that almost half of all two-vehicle crashes between 2012 and 2014 are due to a rear-end collision. Rear-end collisions usually occur at low speeds, but even so, they can result in serious injuries, significant damage to the vehicles, and even death. If you or your loved one …
Hit and run crashes are a relatively common type of car accident in the US. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, one incident happens every 43 seconds, often resulting in severe injuries, fatalities, and extensive property damage. Even if the at-fault driver has a reason for leaving the crash scene, it does not …
A car accident, especially one that causes injuries to you and your passengers, is an extremely stressful and emotional event. As if the collision wasn’t traumatic enough, learning the at-fault driver did not carry auto insurance creates an even greater challenge for victims, as concerns over the driver’s inability to pay for damages begin to …
If you’ve been a patient recently who suffered injuries due to the negligence of a doctor, nurse, medical team or others, you may have legal options to explore for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. A claim for medical malpractice can be filed by an injured person or family of a deceased person in the event …
Being one of the U.S.’s biggest tourist hubs is a point of pride in Las Vegas. However, it also means that the city’s establishments must take extra care to safeguard their visitors from crimes. However, some property owners neglect their premises’ security, putting other people’s lives and valuables at risk. If a property’s negligent security …
When you are the victim of illegal activity or wrongdoing such as consumer fraud, you could feel helpless. While you are suffering because of the unscrupulous activities of others, it is important to remember that you have options. When illegal activity affects many individuals at once, they can collectively file a class action lawsuit against …
It is no secret that driving drunk is dangerous and often deadly. With widespread knowledge about the hazards of intoxicated driving and the prevalence of alternatives like taxis and rideshares, it is shocking that drunk driving still accounts for thousands of crashes every year. Tragically, in New Mexico alone, more than 100 people die every …
If you wish to take legal action against a party you believe to be responsible for a rear-end accident, or if you wish to negotiate for compensation one-on-one, Ben Crump Law, PLLC can help. A Las Vegas rear-end collisions lawyer can walk you through your legal rights and, in turn, help you fight for what …
When we drive, we expect that other motorists will follow the laws and drive responsibly. However, we know this is not always the case, and sometimes drivers act in a way that causes harm to others on the road. Side impact, or “T-bone,” collisions happen when one vehicle crashes directly into the side of another …
