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 …
Failure to yield accidents in Seattle can cause long-term trauma not only for the drivers involved but also for pedestrians caught in the accident’s wake. These collisions can occur for myriad reasons, including: Driving while intoxicated Distracted driving Poor weather conditions Aggressive driving or road rage Washington holds each driver on the road to a …
The amount a car accident attorney charges for services after a car accident varies based on that lawyer’s preferred business model. Some lawyers, for example, request payment upfront in the form of a retainer, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Other car accident lawyers, however, and their affiliated firms operate on contingency. When you …
Drunk driving is irresponsible, illegal, and dangerous. Sadly, thousands of drivers suffer in various ways from drunk driving accidents every year in the United States. If you or a loved one was the victim of a drunk driving accident, your life could be changed in many ways. However, remember that you have legal options. Some …
In 2018, drivers failing to yield caused 3,579 fatal motor vehicle accidents, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). This driving behavior is the fourth most common reason cited in fatal accidents. What makes this situation even more tragic is knowing that if the at-fault driver obeyed the law, he or she could have avoided …
When you see the damages that result from two cars that have collided into each other, you might notice the broken glass and pieces of aluminum or steel strewn along the ground. You might drive by and hope that no one got seriously injured. However, when you drive by an accident that involves a car …
If you were the victim of an accident caused by a drunk driver, you could qualify to receive financial compensation. Drunk driving is illegal and dangerous, and you could have grounds for legal action if a drunk driver led to your injuries and damages. To learn more about your legal options, you might want to …
Though the Seattle area is generally a safe place to live, the city has a worryingly high number of bus crashes each year. In 2019 alone, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) recorded 498 accidents involving buses in King County, with 149 resulting in injuries and three fatal. If you suffered severe injuries and …
Buses provide a vital service to thousands of people who depend on public transportation to get to and from work, visit family, and navigate the city. The dangers associated with public transportation do not occur to most. While not as common as automobile accidents, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) reported 1,578 bus accidents in 2018 …
Class action lawsuits give victims an opportunity to fight united against the injustices they have faced. Instead of filing a suit on just your behalf, a class action lawyer files a suit on the behalf of you and all of the other victims who have experienced suffering in the way you have. If you have …
When a motorcycle rider gets on the bike in California, the motorcyclist certainly understands the risks involved in driving in traffic of cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. That’s why a majority of motorcyclists wear protective clothing (hard leather jackets and pants, helmet, boots, etc.) to protect themselves from unexpected accidents on the road. The …
