According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), approximately 450,000 truck accidents are reported to the police each year. Sadly, because commercial trucks weigh 20 to 30 times as much as passenger cars, many of these accidents are fatal. Truck drivers can often walk away from accidents caused by their own negligence unscathed, but …
Slip and fall accidents account for more than 8 million hospital emergency room visits in the United States every year, making them the most common reason for emergency room visits, according to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). Individuals who slipped and fell on someone else’s property may have a claim for the damages they …
In 2017, 5,172 motorcyclists died in traffic crashes, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). This makes motorcyclists 27 times more likely to die in a traffic collision than occupants in passenger vehicles per mile traveled. Additionally, 89,000 motorcyclists sustained injuries in 2017. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident or lost a loved …
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University estimate that approximately 250,000 people die each year in the United States because of medical malpractice, which makes it the third-leading cause of death. Despite the extensive education and skill that individuals must receive before becoming doctors, doctors and other medical professionals make mistakes. Unfortunately, these mistakes can have tragic …
From 1996 to 2020, 44,998 defendants were named in class action lawsuits, and more than $104 billion was provided to plaintiffs through settlements of class action lawsuits, according to Stanford Law School. If you were injured by a corporation, a Detroit class action lawsuits lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC can review your claim to …
Cars have changed our lives, but they take many lives as well. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 32,000 people are killed each year in motor vehicle crashes—about 90 deaths per day. Over 2 million people are injured each year as well. Car accidents happen for many reasons, …
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), there are nearly 1 million registered buses. Together, these buses travel over 16 billion miles across the country each year. With all those miles traveled, accidents are likely to follow—in 2016, approximately 15,000 buses were involved in injury crashes and 54,000 buses were involved in property damage …
A large percentage of bicycle accidents could likely be avoided if motorists and cyclists would watch for one another. Unfortunately, there are over 1,000 bicyclists killed in accidents every year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that when a crash occurs between a vehicle and a bike, it is the cyclist who is …
If you suffered an injury that was caused by someone else’s misconduct or negligence, you should not have to pay for the costs that follow. A Detroit personal injury lawyer with Ben Crump Law, PLLC can help you pursue compensation for your losses, including any out-of-pocket expenses related to your injury. When accidents happen through …
The National Safety Council (NSC) reported that 2,841 people were killed in automotive accidents involving distracted drivers in 2018. While campaigns have been launched to report the dangers of texting and driving and other forms of distracted driving, some people continue these dangerous driving habits, placing everyone on the road at risk. If you or …
Every day, approximately 30 people die from drunk driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Even though the number of drunk driving-related fatalities has decreased over the last 30 years, drunk driving still results in more than 10,000 deaths every year. If you or a loved one has been harmed in a …
You expect that the water pouring from your kitchen or bathroom faucet is safe to drink, cook with, or bathe in. Yet, too many Flint residents cannot trust the safety or purity of their drinking water. If you or your loved ones have suffered because of contaminated water, you could recover medical bills, pain and …
Reckless Detroit accidents caused by a police chase can cause severe injuries to victims, passengers, and pedestrians. Even in the midst of a high-speed police chase, it is Detroit Police Department (DPD) policy that officers operate their vehicles safely at all times. If you or a loved one were negligently injured in a police chase, …
If a fleeing driver injured you or a loved one, your case presents additional challenges when seeking compensation for your losses. From identifying the driver to properly filing a claim, your focus should be on your physical recovery instead of dealing with complex legal issues. A Detroit hit and run accident lawyer can navigate your …
In Michigan, motor vehicle owners must carry a no-fault insurance policy. For one reason or another, more than 20 percent of Michigan drivers forgo insurance altogether, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). If these uninsured drivers cause an accident and injure you or a loved one, it can add a unique element to your …
