Ridesharing Behemoths And Insurance Coverage Popular ridesharing platforms Uber and Lyft are both required to carry liability insurance for incidents involving their driver-partners during rideshare activities. Once a driver turns on the app and begins working, the rideshare company’s insurance policy is activated. The specific coverage and limits depend on the driver’s activity at the time of the incident, such as whether they are waiting for a ride request, enroute to pick up a passenger, or actively transporting a passenger. Passengers are indeed covered by the rideshare company’s insurance when using these companies’ services. Once a passenger enters the vehicle, it falls under period three of the rideshare coverage. This period provides the most comprehensive insurance policy available from Uber or Lyft, ensuring that passengers have substantial protection throughout their ride. Paying For Medical Bills After A Rideshare Incident Determining who pays for your medical bills after a rideshare incident can be complex. Generally, the person responsible for causing the injuries should cover your medical expenses, pain, suffering, and related…Read More
As you get older, many things in your life start to change. From your day to day routines to your mobility and everything in between, there are natural challenges that develop in life that may require us to change the way that we do things. As things such as your vision, hearing, and reflexes start to decline with age, you may begin to worry about your ability to drive safely and provide yourself with reliable transportation. Especially living in Los Angeles where traffic can be at an all time high, it is important to take measures to avoid any risk of a car wreck. Los Angeles is known for its intense traffic, reporting upwards of 100 incidents daily. It can already be scary getting out on the road knowing this, but it can be even more alarming when you start to worry about your vision or your reaction time. To keep yourself confident in your ability to drive safely, you can take several steps to help mitigate the risk of…Read More
Personal injury cases are like a jigsaw puzzle with many parts that the personal injury lawyer must put together before they can present a claim to the insurance company. Understanding how each of these factors affects your claim is crucial so it is clearer how the attorney comes up with their figure. Some of the more obvious factors, such as the severity of your injury and the cost of your medical bills, are more obvious, while others, like age, are more nuanced, but their impact on your claim is just as strong. Age is one of the main factors any personal injury lawyer will consider when determining your full compensation, and rightfully so, as highlighted below: Claim Filing The first impact age has on your personal injury claim is on how you file the claim. As an adult, you don’t need to reference anyone when filing the claim, although it is strongly recommended that you work with a personal injury claims attorney. If the victim is a minor, their legal…Read More
What To Do After A Rideshare Incident After an incident involving a ridesharing company, your first priority should be to ensure your safety, as well as the safety of everyone else involved. Once you do, document the scene thoroughly. Take pictures and videos of all vehicles involved, ideally before they are moved. Additionally, take a screenshot of the rideshare app showing your location and route at the time of the crash. Next, call 911 to report the incident and seek medical assistance if necessary. While waiting for help, gather details from witnesses and note any potential security cameras nearby, such as Ring or DoorBird cameras on private homes, business surveillance systems, or government-operated cameras at intersections. Acting quickly and systematically ensures critical evidence is preserved, which could be critical for your claim later on. Calling 911 immediately after a wreck is vital for several reasons. For one, there’s no guarantee the other driver will stay at the scene, exchange information, or act responsibly—they might leave, leaving you without key details…Read More
Most personal injury claims will be settled before they go to court. But sometimes insurance companies drag their feet, contest the facts, and refuse to accept a reasonable settlement, and we have to go to court to force them to pay. This article explains what to expect from that court process, including: The key stages of personal injury claim trials in California. How long personal injury trials usually last, and what the possible outcomes may be. How personal injury compensation is determined in trial. What Are The Key Stages Of A Personal Injury Trial In California? The first step of a personal injury trial is voir dire, or jury selection. A lot of times, cases can be won or lost during jury selection, as getting a sympathetic jury can go a long way toward mitigating any issues that come up later in the trial. Opening arguments allow both sides to present their version of the facts and the arguments they will be putting forward. Next, the plaintiff (that's you), or…Read More
Of all the crashes that happen every day on California roads, those involving trucks and other large commercial vehicles are some of the most deadly and dangerous. If you or a loved one ever have the misfortune to be involved in one, this article will help you figure out what to do, especially in terms of ensuring you can recover full compensation through an eventual personal injury claim. It explains: The common causes of truck wrecks and where they occur in the greater Los Angeles area. What sets truck wrecks apart from other incidents, especially when it comes to recovery. What you should do immediately after a truck crash to ensure compensation. Why Are Truck Wrecks So Common And Dangerous In The Greater Los Angeles Or San Fernando Valley Area? Throughout Los Angeles and neighboring areas like the San Fernando Valley, there are lots of cars, huge trucks, lots of congestion, and lots of people not paying attention. We also have mountain roads with windy streets, and blind, hairpin turns.…Read More
Do you know what you have a right to claim after an injury in California? What financial compensation do you have a right to, and how do you go about getting it? This article covers the basics of these personal injury claims, including: The different types of personal injury claims you might need to file in California. What you will need to prove to recover financial compensation after a crash or injury. Why you need an attorney to help, and why you will always be able to afford one. What Is A Personal Injury Claim? A personal injury claim is a demand for compensation for one or more injuries caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness. In other words, if someone else is responsible for an injury you have suffered, a personal injury claim makes sure they are the ones who pay for it. What Is The Statute Of Limitations For A Personal Injury Claim In California? Every personal injury claim must be filed before its statute of limitations expires,…Read More
If you drive in California, you’ve likely seen car crashes slow traffic as we pass by, hoping we’re never involved in one. But if that day comes, it’s essential to know how to recover compensation for your injuries, costs, and losses. This article covers: Common causes of wrecks and the different types you might encounter. Possible injuries in California car crashes. Answers to two common questions you might have after getting in a car wreck. What Are The Most Common Causes Of Auto Wrecks In California? Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of car crash in California, with inattention being the leading cause. Unsafe speed is a close second, and these two factors often work together. The faster you’re driving, the less time you have to react, making inattention even more dangerous. Our law firm handles all kinds of injuries and crashes, including any motor vehicle incident. We have experience dealing with virtually every kind of wreck involving one or more vehicles: Private vehicle collisions involving sedans, coupes, luxury…Read More
In this article, you can discover… How liability is determined in a rideshare crash. Why different stages of the ride affect who is liable. How an attorney can help you determine liability in a rideshare crash. How Is Liability Determined In A Rideshare Crash? Claim adjusters will look at the objective evidence from the crash scene. This includes points of impact on the vehicles, damage to the vehicles, any signs or lights at the crash scene, and possible violations of State or local laws. They will then match this physical evidence with subjective evidence, such as statements about the crash from directly involved parties and other witnesses. With both kinds of evidence in hand, claim adjusters will come to a determination as to who was liable. Do Different Stages Of The Lyft Or Uber Ride Impact Liability? The only factor impacted by when a crash occurs is the amount of coverage afforded. If you’re a passenger, you have coverage through the rideshare platform from the moment you’re inside of the…Read More
In this article, you can discover… What to do if your rideshare driver gets into a crash. How to file a claim with a rideshare company after a crash. How a practiced attorney can help you when a rideshare platform denies your claim. What Should I Do Immediately After My Lyft Or Uber Driver Gets Into A Crash? Take a screenshot of the Lyft or Uber app that has you on route. Be sure to capture exactly where you are on your route at the time of the crash. After this be sure to document the crash site with photo and video evidence. Take photographs of all damage to involved vehicles, injuries, deployed airbags, and the scene of the crash before a clean up crew arrives to clear it. Obtain the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all involved parties, including the driver. Be sure to take their personal insurance company’s information, as well. Finally, seek medical help from your personal physician, at an urgent care clinic, or an emergency…Read More
