Patients generally accept some element of risk when they undergo surgeries and other medical procedures. However, should a risk come to fruition, the medical professional who comes face to face with that risk must help their patient by any and all measures of accepted medical standards. If the patient still suffers injuries after the doctor …
If you were a victim of an attack, you may have been rushed to the hospital in an ambulance and may have been treated for severe injuries. These physical wounds can lead to long recovery times and various medical bills for immediate treatment and for future care and procedures. Even if you did not experience …
If you were involved in a rear-end collision and suffered whiplash, you may be unable to work. In fact, you may be suffering from chronic pain that makes it difficult to perform even simple, everyday tasks. You may be seeing a chiropractor several times per week to receive treatment for your injuries. Even after months …
If you or a loved one suffered in any way from a distracted driving accident, you may be able to collect compensation for your losses. Every case is unique—therefore, discussing your case with an Austin distracted driving accident lawyer can help determine if legal action is right for you. To learn more, contact Ben Crump …
Personal injury cases happen every day and many victims decide to take legal action. You may have a personal injury case if you are injured because of someone else’s negligent actions. The civil codes of Texas clearly define multiple situations that give you the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit. Doing so can …
If the other driver in a car accident is uninsured, you may still recover damages for your injuries. It is often more challenging to pursue damages from an uninsured driver. You are invited to learn how an El Paso uninsured car accident lawyer can protect your rights and help you recover damages for medical bills, …
People should be held accountable for negligence, including those in law enforcement. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC, to see how an El Paso accidents caused by police chase lawyer can help. El Paso Accidents Caused by Police Chase Lawyer As a U.S. city on the United States-Mexico border, El Paso, Texas, sees some of the …
The city of Austin is experiencing exponential growth, with thousands of new residents moving to the area each year, according to the Austin Chamber of Commerce. As a result of the increased population, more traffic and congestion is present on the roadways in and around the city. More traffic congestion typically leads to more auto …
The VIA Metropolitan Transit is one of many bus systems operating within San Antonio. While VIA Metropolitan Transit offers public transportation that thousands of Texans use every day for local transit, other types of buses also operate within San Antonio. School buses, private buses, and national buses all travel within San Antonio daily. These large …
The actions or inaction of a large company can affect people on a wide scale. A defective product, an unsafe pharmaceutical drug, a poorly designed vehicle, a data breach, or unfair labor practices may impact hundreds or thousands of people across the United States. The leaders of the company that is responsible may think that …
Distracted driving is an unfortunate but common cause of motor vehicle crashes. Driving requires concentration—taking one’s focus off the road for even a brief second can be dangerous. A driver who is not paying attention may not see that the car in front of them has stopped, a light has turned red, or a pedestrian …
Drunk drivers can cause severe harm to others on the road. Crashes involving intoxicated motorists often leave other people with catastrophic injuries, such as head trauma, whiplash, lost limbs, and paralysis. If a drunk driver hit you, emergency medical technicians might have rushed you to the hospital in an ambulance. You might have undergone surgery …
Patients who seek help with medical problems place their trust in health care providers. They expect to receive care from well-trained people who have their best interests in mind. Patients hope doctors and other providers will listen to their complaints, order appropriate tests, make an accurate diagnosis, and recommend a proper form of treatment. Unfortunately, …
Slip and fall accidents can happen in an instant and can cause serious head, back, or neck injuries, as well as broken bones, cuts, scrapes, and bruises. If you were hurt in a slip and fall accident, you may have been treated in the hospital, and you may now be receiving physical or occupational therapy. …
Police officers often initiate high-speed vehicle pursuits to bring in criminals and suspects. However, they can be a safety risk to the public. Police chases can result in substantial collateral damage, such as bodily injuries and extensive property damage to those harmed by the chase. Sometimes, police chases lead to the death of innocent bystanders. …
Hit and run car crashes continue to happen across the country, despite their severe legal consequences. States have different traffic laws, but it is mandatory in any jurisdiction for involved drivers to stop and stay at an accident scene. In Texas, involved parties have to exchange necessary information, render aid, or wait until the police …
San Antonio residents regularly use ridesharing services like Leep, Uber, and Lyft as an alternative way to travel around the city. Convenient as they are, a rideshare car does not always make people any safer from road accidents. A negligent rideshare driver can still harm other motorists, pedestrians, and even their passengers. If you face …
You probably never imagined finding yourself in a situation where your vehicle suddenly turned over during what started as a typical day on the road. Rollover accidents may happen less frequently than others, but the results can be deadly and they do occur. Anyone inside an overturning vehicle can be tossed around violently or even …
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), side-impact crashes are among the leading causes of car accident fatalities nationally. A vehicle’s sides offer less protection against strong impacts when compared to its front and rear. Especially at the point of impact in a side-impact collision, injuries and property damage often turn out more …
If you or your loved one were injured in a car accident caused by another driver in San Antonio, you can file a third-party insurance claim with the driver’s auto insurance provider. According to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), the state of Texas requires auto liability insurance to help pay for the medical expenses …
