After suffering harm due to negligence, you might not know where to turn. You might feel overwhelmed at the cost of your medical bills. You might be unsure how long you’ll be out of work – or whether you can continue working at all. That’s where Ben Crump Law, PLLC comes in. A North Carolina …
After a car crash in Durham, NC, you are likely reeling from the shock and feeling pain, especially if you suffered a whiplash injury. Whiplash is one of the most common types of injuries that you can get from an auto accident, sports accident, physical abuse, and more, and it can be mild to severe, …
Being involved in a side-impact collision can be harrowing when someone unexpectedly plows into your car. These types of accidents may end up causing severe injuries depending on how fast the other car was traveling when it hit your vehicle, and those injuries can have vast financial ramifications. If the accident was not your fault, …
Nursing home abuse and elder abuse cases continue to be on the rise and unfortunately, the isolation involved in COVID-19 protocols may contribute to that as loved ones are kept separate from their family and friends. If you or your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse in Durham, NC, you may be …
Injuries are common, no matter where you live. The majority of those injuries are caused by accidents. According to MedlinePlus, many people are injured each year because of accidents caused by other people. There is a cause of action in civil law; personal injury law is designed to deal with this. If you are injured …
Every driver in the state of North Carolina has a legal obligation to carry automobile insurance in order to compensate victims if they cause a car accident resulting in injuries or losses. However, 6.5% of motorists in North Carolina operate motor vehicles without proper insurance coverage, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). In fact, …
Many people believe that rear-end collisions are simply minor accidents in which minor injuries and property damage occurs. However, with 30% of all accidents on the roadways attributed to read-end accidents, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) research indicates that they are also the cause of a large number of serious injuries and fatalities. …
Police officers have to make difficult decisions every day, often in a split second. These decisions can ultimately affect many other lives, including innocent civilians. When a criminal suspect makes the dangerous decision to flee from law enforcement, police officers must make the decision whether or not to follow in pursuit of the suspect. As …
Car accidents are often chaotic events. Many people make poor decisions, either intentionally or unintentionally, as a result of adrenaline and fear. In some cases, a person may decide to leave the scene of the accident to prevent charges or simply out of confusion or clouded thinking. Whatever the reason, leaving the scene of an …
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), head-on collisions resulting from wrong-way driving results in up to 400 fatalities every year. Head-on collisions typically result in catastrophic injuries and losses. If you suffered any kind of injuries, losses, or property damage as a result of a head-on collision, consider calling our legal team today …
The rules and regulations regarding traffic in the state of North Carolina allow for the safety of all of those drivers and passengers on the roadways. There are very specific guidelines regarding when a driver must yield on the highway, a roadway, or an intersection. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), accidents involving one …
Accidents involving drunk drivers account for over 10,000 fatalities every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Unfortunately, all of those fatalities and injuries could be completely avoided if drivers made the wise decision not to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The aftermath of a drunk driving accident can include permanent …
Dealing with the death of a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience, especially if a third party was at fault. If you lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence, you could have legal options available. While nothing can make up for your suffering, taking legal action can help bring you justice during …
According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), slip and fall accidents account for more than 1 million hospital emergency room visits every year. They can happen nearly anywhere, including in stores and business facilities. Depending on your situation, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the facility’s owner to help you recover …
Every year, the number of car accidents in North Carolina is a concern for law enforcement and highway planning agencies. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), highway safety is made a part of the governor’s growth and development plan to ensure that resources are devoted to finding ways of improving driving safety. …
Getting into an accident with a bus is very dangerous. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), between 200 and 300 fatal bus accidents occur each year. 142 of those involve school buses alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Bus accidents tend to be more severe than accidents with …
According to Walk Bike NC, approximately 1,000 bicycle-motor vehicle accidents occur every year in North Carolina. A lot of those bicyclists suffer from serious injuries and property damage because of motor vehicle driver error. The costs of recovery can be expensive, but the law provides a way of recovering some of those costs. If you …
Bus drivers, like truck drivers, take on a significant degree of responsibility when they take to the road. Not only do these drivers have to steer a difficult-to-maintain vehicle, but they also have to account for the behavior of those passengers on their buses. As such, bus drivers are more likely to find themselves involved …
One of the dangers of driving in Raleigh happens when another motorist does not yield the right of way. As a result, they collide with your car or cause you to make a driving error. Depending on the severity of the crash, you could end up with costly injuries and damage to your vehicle. If …
Among the deadliest types of motor vehicle accidents is when two cars slam into each other head-on at high speeds. In almost all collisions of this type, drivers do not walk away unscathed. Some even end up with fatal injuries because when the front ends of two vehicles strike each other, the resulting force of …
