After a rollover accident in which you have suffered injuries or losing a loved one in an accident, you are likely overwhelmed by your situation and uncertain about your next steps. You may be facing a pile of medical bills, lost time at work, and even funeral and burial expenses for your loved one, all …
Elder abuse occurs commonly in the United States, and available statistics only reflect reported instances of abuse. Experts believe that it takes place even more frequently, and many older people do not have the ability to seek help or fear retribution from their abuser. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that elder …
Each year, motor vehicle accident injuries across the United States lead to thousands of fatalities and significantly more injuries. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that nearly 2 million injury accidents occurred in the U.S. in 2018 alone. Furthermore, the University of New Mexico reported over 46,000 traffic accidents throughout the …
Side-impact collisions, including T-bone crashes, can lead to severe injuries for the occupants of the vehicle that another driver strikes. While many cars have front airbags to cushion the impact and protect occupants from a front or rear-end collision, side airbags and similar protections are much less common. If you or a loved one has …
If you or a loved one have been injured in a vehicle accident with a large truck, you may be entitled to damages. An Albuquerque truck accident lawyer may be able to help you seek awards from: The truck driver The trucking company they work for The owner of the truck’s cargo The truck’s manufacturer …
If you have suffered damages because of a slip and fall accident, the owner of the property where you were injured could be liable. An Albuquerque slip and fall injury lawyer may be able to help you prove that the property owner’s negligence created a dangerous condition that caused your accident. If you decide to …
In the event of an accident, motorcycle drivers are much less protected than the drivers and occupants of cars, trucks, SUVs, or any other enclosed vehicle. Because of this, when passenger vehicles and motorcycles collide, it is often the motorcyclist who has the greatest risk of suffering injuries or death. In fact, motorcyclists are 34 …
When a big corporation or other entity harms a large group of people, those individuals may be able to come together under the law to seek justice. Sometimes, plaintiffs injured in the same way by the same defendant can file a class action lawsuit. If a retailer, employer, manufacturer, or other institution harmed or discriminated …
With the dramatic rise in popularity of ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, accidents involving injuries are bound to occur. When you suffer injuries in a ridesharing accident due to the fault of others, you may be uncertain as to who is responsible for your damages. If you are in this situation, hiring an …
Every year, thousands of people are hurt or killed in car crashes throughout the United States. While vehicles are an integral part of daily life, these fundamental tools can also be deadly weapons when used irresponsibly. One of the most common causes of crashes is a driver’s failure to yield. If you have suffered in …
You should be able to trust medical professionals. After all, they receive extensive training and see a wide variety of patients daily. However, medical professionals are human and make mistakes. Sometimes these mistakes are accidents, and other times, the harm they do unto a person can be due to negligence. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, …
When you get behind the wheel of a car, you enter a silent agreement with every other driver on the road. This agreement, known as your duty of care, dictates that drivers must provide all of their peers with an ordinary amount of care to keep them from harm while driving. Failure to uphold that …
It is no secret that driving drunk is dangerous and often deadly. With widespread knowledge about the hazards of intoxicated driving and the prevalence of alternatives like taxis and rideshares, it is shocking that drunk driving still accounts for thousands of crashes every year. Tragically, in New Mexico alone, more than 100 people die every …
Something as simple as changing lanes without using your turn signal could make you liable for another party’s losses, should you find yourself involved in an accident. If you or a loved one suffered losses as a result of an aggressive driving accident, you can reach out to Ben Crump Law, PLLC. An Albuquerque aggressive …
Car accidents are a fact of life that occur primarily due to human error. Carelessness, distracted driving, and impairment are just a few of the ways that a driver can cause a crash that injures you. When this situation occurs, you expect to be able to file a claim with the insurance company for the …
While you may have an excellent driving record and always follow traffic regulation, nothing can protect you from the actions of other careless or reckless drivers. A rear-end collision can cause you severe injuries, resulting in unexpected medical bills, time off work, and even permanent impairments. You should not have to be solely responsible for …
Losing a loved one is always a painful experience. If you lose a loved one to someone else’s negligence, however, it can feel as though the loss you face is insurmountable. While you grieve, know that you do have the option to take legal action against the party you believe to be liable for your …
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 …
Car crashes can be devastating. While any collision may cause emotional trauma, physical injury, and financial losses, head-on crashes are especially likely to result in tragedy. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), head-on collisions are the second-most deadly type of crash, accounting for about 10% of all fatal accidents. Collisions that occur at an …
It is important to be aware of your surroundings when you go out in public. However, you are never going to be able to plan for all of the things that could go wrong while you are on someone else’s property. Property owners, however, should make moves to help you do just that. A property …
