Quite often, bicycle accidents cause grave injuries and trauma. Most of the time, victims do not know how to handle all of the stolen time for work, medical fees, and the psychological pain that comes with the accident. If you experienced a bicycle accident that caused you to suffer an injury, you deserve to receive …
Unexpectedly losing a loved one is difficult, at best. If a relative died, you and other members of your family might struggle to cope with the sudden loss. The unexpected death might also take a heavy financial toll. You might have a stack of expensive medical bills that need to be paid, as well as …
Any car accident can cause injuries, but a rollover accident can cause particularly severe harm. When a vehicle rolls over, the people inside it may hit the doors, windows, roof, and even each other. In addition, any items that are inside the vehicle, such as purses, filled shopping bags, or car maintenance equipment, can be …
When people cannot care for a parent or grandparent, they might feel the best option is to choose a facility where their loved one can receive round-the-clock care. Relatives expect nursing home employees to be well-trained, attentive, and compassionate. They expect their loved one to receive quality care and respectful treatment. Unfortunately, nursing home residents …
If you were the victim of an accident caused by a drunk driver, you could qualify to receive financial compensation. Drunk driving is illegal and dangerous, and you could have grounds for legal action if a drunk driver led to your injuries and damages. To learn more about your legal options, you might want to …
Rear-end collisions are common on El Paso’s roads and highways. While some of these accidents can result in little more than scratched paint or dented fenders, many rear-end collisions have devastating consequences. From whiplash to brain injuries, rear-end collisions can change the course of your life forever. These injuries can cost you more than your …
Head-on collisions are some of the most catastrophic types of collisions that can occur on the roadways. There were 636 people killed in head-on crashes in 2022 within Austin Texas. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), with 10% of them involving fatalities. Because these accidents typically involve serious injuries, victims and their families face …
According to research published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end accidents account for nearly 30 percent of all collisions nationwide. While some rear-end crashes are simple fender-benders, other rear-end collisions result in catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. Rear-end accidents often result from the inattention and negligence of a driver who fails to …
Anyone who has suffered injuries because of someone else’s negligence could have grounds for a personal injury claim. Personal injury cases can leave the victim with substantial medical bills, property damage, lost wages due to an inability to return to work, and pain and suffering. Many victims of personal injury feel overwhelmed and remain unsure …
Motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable, even if they wear a helmet and the correct attire. Lacking the protection of an enclosed vehicle makes motorcyclists especially prone to devastating injuries in an accident. Unfortunately, the accident statistics reflect motorcyclists’ vulnerability. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5,000 motorcyclists died in crashes in …
A head-on collision (when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions strike each other front to front) is among the deadliest of all motor vehicle accidents. If a reckless driver caused you or a loved one an injury in a head-on collision, you may be entitled to compensation. Texas has liability and negligence laws that allow …
Injuries from a rollover accident are often dramatically worse than injuries from most other accidents. While somewhat rare, rollover crashes account for a disproportionate amount of traffic fatalities as well. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rollover accidents account for approximately 35% of all passenger vehicle fatalities in the United States each …
In their race to market and their thirst for profits, some large corporations throw public safety issues aside. They negligently design, produce, and disseminate drugs that cause dangerous side effects or even cause long-term injury—and they fail to warn consumers about the risks. They pollute the air and water supplies with toxic chemicals that cause …
No loss or injury in life compares to the loss of a loved one. Although financial matters might seem like a low priority in the midst of your grieving when a loved one dies as the result of another person’s or party’s negligence, you deserve to receive compensation. You should know that Texas law provides …
In a failure to yield accident, drivers do not follow rules about letting fellow motorists have the right of way while on the road. For example, when you approach a yield sign, you are supposed to stop if other cars are going and only go when the way is clear. Otherwise, this could lead to …
If you suspect that your loved one has suffered abuse in a nursing home, you may have grounds to take legal action, and an El Paso nursing home abuse lawyer might be able to help. Anyone who has abused or neglected a nursing home resident deserves to be held accountable. Your loved one deserves justice. …
One in five traffic accidents results from distracted driving, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). An El Paso distracted driving accident lawyer can protect your rights and help you pursue compensation from the at-fault party. Our lawyers can help you file the insurance claim and then negotiate with the insurance adjuster. We can …
Truck accidents can create catastrophic injuries, leaving you with a mountain of medical bills and missed time at work—not to mention the tremendous pain of your injury and the emotional trauma of the accident itself. If you experienced a truck accident that resulted in your injury, you have suffered enough. You should not have to …
Getting into an accident with a large commercial truck can cause disabling injuries and significant emotional trauma. While a truck driver might walk away from the crash, a collision with heavy trucks and big rigs rarely ends well for passenger car occupants. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,951 people died in …
If you or a loved one were injured by a drunk driver and have medical bills, car repairs, and other damages, an El Paso drunk driving accident lawyer can fight to recover these damages on your behalf. You should not have to suffer for someone’s reckless act. An attorney with Ben Crump Law, PLLC has …
