For people who need transportation but who do not want to pay for car loans, maintenance, repairs, gas, and insurance, ridesharing services offer a convenient way to get around. Customers can request a ride when they need one and not have to worry about all the expenses and hassle that come with vehicle ownership. With …
Experiencing a vehicle accident can change your life in many negative ways. You could experience financial loss, serious injury, and emotional effects. To make matters worse, your accident could have been caused by another party. One common cause of traffic accidents is aggressive driving. If you experienced an aggressive driving accident, you could be entitled …
Following a personal injury accident resulting from someone else’s negligence, many victims face financial and physical hardship: medical bills, loss of income and wages, property damage, emotional distress, and pain and suffering. Victims have the right to pursue compensation to help them pay for their injuries and losses and to hold the negligent party responsible. …
According to the Census Bureau, many U.S. cities like Raleigh have seen an increase in bicycle commuters. Improvements made to the roadways always help bicyclists’ safety; however, bicycle accidents still occur due to the inattention and negligence of motorists. If a driver fails to monitor their surroundings or check their blind spots, they could collide …
You can get into all manner of car accidents while on the road. Whether a driver was on her phone while behind the wheel or failed to acknowledge a stop sign, you can be driving safely one moment and pulled over on the side of the road the next. Unfortunately, car accidents in North Carolina …
Accidents happen every day, and sometimes, we suffer injuries through no fault of our own. If you have been hurt because of someone else’s reckless or careless behavior, you may be able to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit. The American Bar Association (ABA), personal injury laws exist to protect people who have been …
When a head-on collision occurs, the force of two cars colliding with one another, often at high speeds, can cause drivers and passengers to suffer devastating injuries. The impact also can easily lead to fatalities. If you have suffered injuries or lost a loved one in this type of crash, you may want to contact …
No one is a perfect driver. However, there is a difference between making a mistake while on the road and deliberately endangering the other drivers around you. In North Carolina, those individuals who drive without care for the other individuals on the road—be they fellow drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, or pedestrians—can face accountability in civil court …
Car accidents can destroy people’s health and finances in an instant. If you suffered property damage, severe injuries, and other losses related to a car accident in The Triangle stemming from another person’s negligence, you have the legal right to pursue compensation for your economic and noneconomic losses. Learn more about your legal rights by …
The city of Raleigh has an extensive public transportation system, including the GoRaleigh bus system. However, its buses are not the only kind found in North Carolina’s capital. Private charter buses, school buses, and interstate bus transportation companies all operate in The Triangle region. If you suffered injuries in an accident involving a bus, you …
‘Negligent security’ is a term used to describe the conditions at a public property in which a person suffered an injury from an accident or assault due to the lack of security on the premises. Because of the personal injuries suffered, the business owners could be held responsible for someone’s injuries in a negligent security …
An assault or a robbery can happen anywhere, even in places where you should be safe. Restaurants, bars, gas stations, parking lots, and garages are potential places for attacks for and patrons alike. Assaults, attacks, and even robberies can also happen at the workplace. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC today for a free, no-obligation consultation …
Medical malpractice statistics in the U.S. are frightening as well as shocking. According to Johns Hopkins University, medical malpractice is now the third-leading cause of deaths in this country, behind only heart disease and cancer. If you have suffered from medical malpractice in Charlotte, you could potentially hold the responsible medical provider or facility to …
Class action lawsuits generally arise when a group of people that suffered similar damages come together to start legal action against an employer, a business, or another entity. Class action lawsuits can be particularly useful when a plaintiffs’ individual damages are not extensive enough to warrant an individual lawsuit. Filing a class action lawsuit can …
