Getting into an accident with a rideshare driver, such as an Uber or Lyft driver, is different from getting into an accident with other drivers. This is because rideshare drivers operate as independent contractors. They are not official employees, they drive their own cars, and they do not have a CDL like traditional cab drivers […]
A Los Angeles resident sustained injuries when their vehicle was side-swiped by another driver on the 405 near the Nordhoff exit. They suffered from broken ribs and a shoulder separation. Unfortunately, the injuries from the side-swipe accident were severe enough that they needed to stay in the hospital for three days, wracking up a costly […]
An elderly woman was severely injured in a California car accident when her driver ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle. The woman was being transported to her senior day program when the person hired to drive her ran a red light while distracted. As a result, the driver ended up t-boning another […]
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There are some common tactics insurance companies use to have your personal injury claim denied. If you suffer an injury after an accident, you have every right to seek damages from the responsible party. When attempting to recover damages, you’ll present evidence indicating that the defendant — the person you file against — is liable […]
$315,000 California Rideshare Accident Settlement Rideshares offer the public a convenient alternative to driving, but these vehicles are not immune to collisions. California rideshare accidents can leave passengers with devastating and permanently debilitating injuries. If you don’t file a claim after your rideshare accident, you may have to pay out of pocket for your medical […]
Car accidents are traumatic, especially if you are left with a facial scar. Because facial scars are difficult to conceal, they often lead to car accident survivors feeling overwhelmed, demoralized, or self-conscious. A legal expert in catastrophic injuries from car accidents can help you determine how much compensation for scar on the face and get […]
Car accidents are the leading cause of personal injuries in the United States. Suffering from a wreck can leave you with expensive medical bills, and you may even have permanent disabilities that keep you from working your pre-injury job. If you’re injured in a car accident caused by another person, you need to file a […]
California is an at-fault state. This means that if you are injured in an accident, you have the right to go after the guilty party for compensation. In many cases, you would initially file a claim and recover compensation through the guilty party’s insurance provider. But what happens if you are in an accident with an […]
A California woman was hit while walking through a crosswalk when a driver ran a stop sign and drove through the intersection. Luckily the woman survived, but she suffered severe injuries as a result of the California pedestrian accident—a two-part distal radius fracture and a left ulnar styloid fracture. The radius fracture required open reduction […]