If you were injured in an accident, consider the following: you might benefit from discussing your situation with a Louisiana personal injury attorney. It can be stressful navigating the post-accident aftermath. Bills may be piling up, and your injuries could prevent you from working. Ben Crump Law, PLLC can pursue compensation for your injury-related losses, …
Riding a motorcycle can be a lot of fun; however, it also comes with considerable risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in an accident than individuals in passenger vehicle cars. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident, you …
Entrusting a loved one to a nursing home is often hard but necessary, especially if you cannot adequately care for them yourself. While most facilities do provide good care and service to the elderly and adults with disabilities, some fall short. The harsh reality is that many nursing home residents across the country become victims …
New Orleans, like any other state, probably has its share of aggressive drivers. However, this is no excuse when lives are on the line, and you should approach these accidents with seriousness and care. If you are suffering because of an aggressive driver’s negligence, you may be eligible for compensation, and our New Orleans aggressive …
A rollover happens when a vehicle flips over on its side or roof. It is among the worst types of auto accidents you could have while driving, often resulting in severe injuries and fatalities, according to Consumer Reports. Vehicles such as SUVs, trucks, vans, and buses have a higher center of gravity than smaller vehicles …
Whiplash is a serious injury that can develop when the neck suddenly moves back and forth following a motor vehicle collision, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you jolted your neck during a car accident, you might not immediately notice the injury until a few days later. What is worse is that the pain can …
Rear-end collisions often result in severe personal injuries, damaged vehicles, and emotional trauma for victims. Even at low speeds, rear-end collisions can cause immense damage to those involved. Whether another driver engaged in reckless driving, careless behaviors, or some other form of misconduct on the roads, you have the right to pursue justice. With a …
Ridesharing services have led to many amazing benefits for travel in and out of major cities such as New Orleans. Popular ridesharing companies grant easy and convenient travel to people looking for a fun night out. They also give commuters another option for arriving at their destination on time. However, these ridesharing services bring up …
Distracted driving has become a deadly concern amongst drivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly eight people a day die because of distracted drivers, with cellular devices being the main culprit. Victims should not take driving negligence lightly. If you are suffering from injuries or lost a loved one due …
Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy. When the death is due to another person’s or entity’s negligence, the unexpected can also bring financial burdens. If the death occurred due to negligence, you might be able to receive compensation for your pain and suffering and other damages associated with your loss. Contact …
Getting into an accident with a big commercial truck can be a frightening and traumatizing experience. It can also leave accident victims with debilitating injuries and a mountain of medical and other bills through no fault of their own. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), those who die in truck accidents are …
While a slip and fall accident does not always result in serious injuries, falls can have devastating consequences, especially for older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), slip and falls are one of the common causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and can cause debilitating hip fractures and other bone …
Traffic accidents are always a concern here in New Orleans. One of the ways you could get into one is from a side-impact collision, a type of accident in which one car crashes into the side of another vehicle. It often causes more damage than other types of crashes since a car’s sides are typically …
Drivers in New Orleans must know how to properly navigate the flows of traffic, or they should refrain from driving. Understanding when a motorist has the right of way to proceed is essential to avoid a collision, and a motorist whose failures to yield caused your collision may be financially liable for covering losses from …
Hit and run accidents are baffling for many reasons. Victims often have little time or awareness to figure out what happened when another driver causes an accident and flees the scene. In some situations, severe physical injuries leave a victim helpless against a driver who decides to leave the area. Hit and run accidents also …
When criminals engage in illegal and dangerous activities, police cars often chase them through crowded city streets. Pedestrians, other drivers, and innocent parties suffer damage in these accidents from time to time, whether as a result of the criminal’s behavior or that of a police officer. If you or a loved one suffered harm in …
Louisiana Retail Law business owners are responsible for maintaining the proper level of security for their patrons and other bystanders. Sometimes this duty is unkept, and criminal activities take place, harming others. If you are suffering from injuries or have lost a family member due to criminal activity on someone’s commercial premises, you may be …
If a corporation or business has been negligent and attempted to maximize profits over the safety of their workers, clients, or customers, a class action lawsuit can be a powerful tool for getting justice and compensation. Filing a lawsuit as a single person against a large corporation may not only be daunting and expensive, it …
Getting hurt in a bus accident can be traumatizing and painful. Accident victims may have to deal with horrific injuries, large medical bills, and extensive property damage. However, if someone else’s negligence caused your bus accident in New Orleans, you may be able to recover compensation. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) figures show that …
Head-on collisions can be fatal and may leave victims with serious injuries, even if those injuries are not life-threatening. These kinds of collisions can result from driver distraction, intoxication, and other types of negligence. You or a loved one may be able to pursue compensation for losses from a head-on collision. Whether it is the …
