When a person consumes alcohol and then gets behind the wheel of a car, they endanger the lives and safety of everyone else who shares the road. In the event that this individual’s negligence causes an accident, they should bear the cost—financial and otherwise—of the injuries they cause other accident victims. If you suffered an …
You should not continue to suffer from a personal injury someone inflicted on you. Whether physically, mentally, or financially, you have the right to file a lawsuit against someone who has harmed you. If you believe you suffered a serious personal injury, reach out to the team at Ben Crump Law, PLLC. We do not …
If you were in a car accident that is costing you time, money, and resources, you should not have to keep paying for an accident that is not your fault. A Bakersfield car accident lawyer may be able to help you recover those losses. You can be left holding the bill even when a car …
As more people use public transportation to meet their daily transit needs, bus accidents are an unfortunate inevitable occurrence. Between the sheer size of buses and the number of riders on a bus at any time, these accidents can be devastating, upending lives in a single instant. If you have been injured in a bus …
If you have suffered severe injuries in a bus accident, Ben Crump Law PLLC can represent you in a civil claim and/or lawsuit. Depending on how your accident occurred, you may qualify for compensation regarding your lost wages, medical costs, and pain and suffering. Stepping aboard a bus places your care in the hands of …
If you have been unfairly injured as a result of negligent security, you deserve justice. It is fair to expect that, as a customer in a store, you would be safe shopping or when walking to and from your car. If employed in an area at a high-risk for crime, it would also be reasonable …
If you suffered the dangers of medical malpractice, you deserve justice. Whether the malpractice was the result of a medical professional’s incompetence or irresponsibility, you have the right to seek justice for the harm you endured. It can be difficult and intimidating to stand up to a medical practice or hospital, especially when they have …
Slip and fall is a term used to describe an injury that happens when someone slips and falls on someone else’s property. Property owners owe you a duty of care to make sure that you are not entering an unsafe building. When they fail to uphold this duty, they can be held accountable for your …
Class action lawsuits hold a strong presence in our legal world. Some of you may have received a postcard in the mail saying that a class action was taken against Company X, and you may have used the products of Company X during the period of the class action. If you go to the website …
If your loved one’s death was the result of another’s negligence or malice, you might be overwhelmed with the injustice of the situation. However, you might be able to file a lawsuit for wrongful death and fight back against the negligent actor who is responsible. With a Bakersfield wrongful death lawyer who is not afraid …
If you are part of a group that has suffered similar injuries of the same cause, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit for your injury. Your priority should be to get the treatment you deserve to make sure you are healthy and recovering. Then, you can begin to think about building and filing …
If you have been injured in an accident with an aggressive driver, you deserve justice. Ben Crump Law, PLLC, wants you to know that you have rights. You are guaranteed the right to live free from the negligent harm of others. When people disregard laws put in place to protect others, they violate others’ rights …
For thousands of Bakersfield residents, biking is more than a pastime. It’s a way of life. While bikers used to ride at their own risk, a surge of biking popularity in the past decade has resulted in a number of statewide legal protections being afforded to bikers. As traffic, construction, and distracted driving see continual …
There are a number of bad outcomes that are possible with a side-impact collision. Vehicles involved in these accidents typically suffer substantial damage and, in some cases, roll over. These accidents frequently result in devastating or fatal consequences for drivers and passengers alike. Side-impact crashes are more dangerous than most typical collisions due to the …
Rollover accidents can be a devastating form of automobile accidents. These crashes involve a vehicle losing control and rolling over. Given the limited amount of protection offered by the roof of a car, these accidents often have fatal consequences. Motorists that survive a rollover crash may face a long road to recovery. The prospect of …
The decision to place an elderly loved one in the care of a nursing home is never easy. While nursing homes are supposed to provide the expert care an elderly family member needs, the choice to entrust your loved one with these facilities can be hard. While many nursing homes adequately care for their residents, …
The stress and fear that come with a serious vehicle collision are enough on their own. However, this stress is often amplified when the accident occurs during a high-speed police chase. Many of the injuries in these accidents are severe, and some are even fatal. Although the police have a duty to protect the public, …
Cruising your motorcycle around the scenic streets of San Diego can be a great time, but driving a motorcycle also comes with risk. You must always maintain hypervigilance because many drivers could negligently operate their vehicles and not notice you on the street. If you end up becoming the victim of a motorcycle accident, you …
You may take multiple precautions behind the wheel while on the roads in northern California, driving defensively at all times. While this style of driving can help you avoid being involved in accidents, it does not always leave you protected from the possibility of a crash. If another driver is driving recklessly on the roads, …
Driving drunk is a reckless and dangerous decision that puts others in harm’s way. There is never any reason for an intoxicated person to get behind the wheel. Drunk drivers hurt innocent people. Fatal drunk driving accidents take family members from their loved ones. Driving under the influence is a selfish decision that can destroy …
