A car accident can change your life in an instant. If you were involved in a collision, you may have suffered serious injuries, such as broken bones, whiplash, one or more lost limbs, or paralysis. You may have spent days or weeks in the hospital and may have received follow-up treatment in a rehabilitation center …
If you or a loved one suffered a severe injury in a car crash and the responsible party fled the scene, you may have the right to pursue legal action. The Albuquerque hit and run accident lawyers at Ben Crump Law, PLLC, are prepared to fight for you. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial …
There are many ways you could accidentally get hurt while dining or waiting for your pizza at a Little Caesar’s outlet. For example, you could slip on the floor or trip in the parking lot. While these accidents are sometimes due to clumsiness, they may also result from the restaurant staff or management’s failure to …
When a driver turns around to talk to a passenger, posts something to their social media with their phone, or flips through radio stations while driving, they become distracted from the task at hand. These behaviors put everyone else on the road at risk of a crash. Unfortunately, distracted driving is all too common these …
When you have been injured in any car accident, there is always the possibility that the cause was negligence. This is often the case when another driver fails to yield the right of way. According to a report by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, in 2017, more than one-third of all Ohio failure to …
Truck accidents can be deadly for car occupants and other road users. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), large truck crashes caused more than 4,000 fatalities in 2018. According to those statistics, car drivers, car occupants, and other road users, such as cyclists and pedestrians, make up most of the fatalities in …
It may seem unbelievable that someone would prey on the elderly, but nursing home abuse happens every day. If your family member was the victim of nursing home abuse, you have rights. Abuse can range from neglect to intentionally committing violence against a resident. All types of abuse can cause injuries and emotional damage. Abuse …
If you or a loved one were victims of a hit and run accident and now face medical bills and other expenses, you might think you have no options for collecting damages. A Phoenix hit and run accident lawyer could help you recover damages regardless of whether authorities find the fleeing driver. One of the …
Ridesharing can be a convenient method of transportation, and it is easy to see why it has become more prevalent in recent years. However, some passengers and users of ridesharing services have negative experiences while relying on an unknown driver for their safety. In some cases, ridesharing accidents can even occur. If you or a …
Getting into an accident with a large commercial truck can cause disabling injuries and significant emotional trauma. While a truck driver might walk away from the crash, a collision with heavy trucks and big rigs rarely ends well for passenger car occupants. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,951 people died in …
If someone falls and suffers injuries due to a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, they may have a slip and fall case. Slip and fall cases fall under premises liability law. A property owner is generally responsible to ensure that their property is free of dangerous or hazardous conditions, within reason. If a property …
In the United States, accountability is an essential aspect of law enforcement—especially for police officers serving communities in San Diego. Police officers are required to develop a sense of empathy, integrity, and quick thinking when doing their jobs. In particular, American police officers are considered heroic do-gooders who can balance decision making and fair application …
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere—in a friend’s home, the office, the supermarket, or a fast-food restaurant like Popeye’s. With numerous customers going in and out of a popular fast-food chain like Popeye’s, its staff may overlook potential hazards like uneven floors, liquid spills, dropped food, and dimly lit areas. According to the Centers …
Baltimore’s inner-city streets buzz daily with traffic—buses, trains, trucks, cars, foot traffic, and bicycles. When a bicyclist gets into an accident with a car or large commercial truck, the consequences can turn deadly. If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a bicycle accident due to another person’s negligence, you might qualify to receive …
Suffering a personal injury from a slip and fall accident can result in a lot of pain and suffering. A slip and fall injury can result in broken bones, a concussion, spinal injuries, or worse, even death. Slip and fall accidents happen in many public places – office lobbies, retail shops, grocery stores, government buildings, …
If someone else, or a company, is responsible for your injuries, you can potentially hold them responsible with a personal injury lawsuit. An Oklahoma City personal injury lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC might be able to help. Call us now for a free review of your case at (800) 730-1331. Types of Personal Injury …
Distracted driving happens in various ways and can be difficult to prove without the right evidence. However, if you can prove that the other driver was distracted and this negligence caused the accident and your injuries, you may be able to get compensation. Getting the help of a Memphis distracted driving accident lawyer may be …
It is good to know that large and powerful companies can be held accountable for their unlawful and negligent practices. If you suffered harm and financial damages due to the negligence of a company, government entity, employer, or another party, you could potentially file or join a class action lawsuit. According to Rule 42 of …
Negotiating is an important aspect of managing a workers’ compensation settlement, as you may not receive a large enough settlement from the first offer. Unlike other forms of negotiation, there are additional regulations and statutes that can impact the outcome. You may need to have a state workers’ compensation agency review the settlement before it …
If you have accrued paid time off (PTO), you might be able to use that as an additional source of income while you are collecting workers’ compensation benefits. Cashing in your vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time may or may not be a smart financial move, depending on your state’s laws. Reasons to Use PTO …
