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 …
When someone causes a motor vehicle accident that results in injuries to you or your family members, you expect that their insurance company will pay most or all of your claim. However, when the driver who is responsible for your accident has no insurance coverage, you may wonder where to turn for help. You never …
As ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber continue to grow in popularity, so do accidents involving ridesharing drivers and passengers. Rideshare drivers have a duty to transport their passengers safely, as well as driving safely for the benefit of other drivers, vehicle occupants, bicyclists, and pedestrians. If these drivers violate traffic laws or otherwise harm …
Rear-end collisions are a common type of car accident in which the driver of one vehicle hits the vehicle directly in front of it. If others are injured as a result of this type of crash, they may have a claim for compensation against the responsible driver and any other potentially liable parties. Hiring a …
Police chase car accidents can leave individuals severely hurt, leaving them to recover from catastrophic injuries and trauma. In some cases, these accidents even may be fatal. Victims can pursue compensation for their losses from the responsible parties, including the government body that operates the law enforcement agency involved in the accident, where appropriate. Contacting …
Car crashes can be traumatic, resulting in severe physical and emotional harm. Fortunately, most of the time, drivers responsible for car crashes face up to their mistake and compensate victims accordingly. But some drivers attempt to evade consequences by fleeing the scene of the crash. Known as a hit-and-run, this is a criminal act in …
Whether speeding through a crosswalk in front of a pedestrian or taking a left turn at an inappropriate time, failing to yield is a serious offense. If law enforcement witnesses a driver failing to yield, they may ticket them for the infraction. But drivers can face much more severe consequences if their behavior results in …
Car crashes can cause severe physical and emotional trauma, from which it may take months or even years to recover. If you or a family member were severely hurt in a head-on collision, a Long Beach head-on collisions lawyer might be able to support you in your time of need. Ben Crump Law, PLLC wants …
If you have a spouse, parent, or other loved one in a nursing home in Long Beach, California, or elsewhere, it is possible that they may be a victim of elder abuse or neglect. One in every ten people over 60 years of age experiences elder abuse, according to the National Council on Aging. If …
Using a bicycle on surface streets and neighborhood roads in San Diego should be a fun time, but it can also be hazardous when other drivers refuse to share the road and end up hitting you. If you or a loved one were involved in a bicycle accident, you may be able to get compensated …
The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that aggressive driving is a leading cause of car accidents. This issue is close to home for residents of San Diego. According to GasBuddy data compiled from its app, San Diego has the sixth-highest number of aggressive drivers in the entire United States. California is also one of only …
Losing a loved one is always painful—but if you lost your loved one because another person caused their death, it may be even more so. If someone’s negligent actions or malice killed your family member, you may be able to find some comfort and justice by pursuing a wrongful death action against them. A wrongful …
The number of nursing home abuse cases across the country continues to rise. In San Diego, more cases are being investigated and more victims are taking legal action—and if the victims are not able to take legal action themselves, their loved ones can do it for them. If you have a loved one who was …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than 2.5 million people injured in car accidents every year. A sizable number of those accidents are side-impact collisions. This can happen when a car hits the side of another, resulting in significant damage. There are different forms of side-impact collisions with …
Rollover accidents are among the most severe vehicle accidents that you can have. Vehicles were not designed to handle that kind of stress and often experience severe damage because of it. Drivers and passengers are at extreme risk for injuries and have to deal with long recoveries or disabilities. According to the Centers for Disease …
Ridesharing has been a popular way of getting around for a long time. There are newer companies that are becoming synonymous with the ridesharing industry, but there have been ridesharing services available for more than 100 years. Many urban areas rely on these services to help people get to their daily lives. Unfortunately, the prevalence …
With the exception of Utah, which has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of 0.05%, every state in the United States prohibits drivers from operating a motor vehicle if they have a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents still occur far too often, causing serious injuries and claiming the lives of innocent …
In 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported millions of motor vehicle accidents nationwide that included 33,654 fatalities and nearly 2 million injuries. California, with 3,259, had the second-highest number of fatal accidents behind Texas that year. Of all the fatal collisions that occurred in the United States, 2,628 involved distracted driving. Drivers …
In the first few days after an accident, many accident victims find out that they developed a condition called whiplash. It is common in car accidents and you can get it from multiple types of injuries. Once it develops, it can be uncomfortable or debilitating, depending on how severe it is. This can impact your …
Rear-end collisions in the United States are frequent, accounting for about 29 percent of crashes every year. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), there were nearly 2,500 fatal rear-end collisions in 2017 alone. For the driver who strikes the car in front of them, limiting or avoiding liability can be difficult. Of course, in …
