Uber Safety Tips Uber has become a convenient way to travel. But there are safety concerns. From accident-related injuries to assaults by drivers, the reasons to protect yourself are many. The following Uber safety tips can help reduce the odds of getting into trouble and/or requiring the help of an accident attorney
Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After an Accident It is imperative you seek medical treatment after an automobile or other serious accident. Indeed, many injuries are so severe, emergency personnel will immediately take you to a hospital. But not all car accidents result in visible bleeding, broken bones, contusions, and other signs
Personal Injury Claims for Minors In California, any child under age 18 is considered a minor. The personal injury claims process is different for a minor because a child cannot negotiate a claim or enter into a contract. A minor’s claim must, therefore, be negotiated by a parent or guardian. If your
How Is the Value of My Case Determined? If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury, an accident attorney will protect your rights. There are all sorts of issues to consider after an accident. A lawyer’s primary goal is to ensure you get fair compensation for your injury and
What Are Punitive Damages and When Are They A Possibility? Most people who seek a Los Angeles personal injury attorney to file a lawsuit are familiar with compensatory damages. Victims injured in an accident will seek compensation to reimburse them for medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. In some cases, punitive
What to Do If Injured in a Rental Car Accident If you’ve been injured in a rental car accident, filing an insurance claim can be a complex matter. Whether you were driving the rental vehicle or someone else was, there may be an opportunity to file a claim against the other driver
Hit and Run Fatalities on the Rise Hit-and-run accidents have reached record numbers across the nation, as have crash-related fatalities. The same is true in California where, according to a report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 337 people were killed by hit-and-run drivers in 2016. Across the country, the total
Steps to Take as a Pedestrian After an Uber Accident Being hit by a car is a traumatic experience. The outcome can range from nasty bumps and bruises to broken bones, to life-changing limb and head injuries. If you’re hit by an Uber vehicle, the company’s complex business model doesn’t help any.
Steps to Take as a Passenger After an Uber Accident Every day, millions of people use rideshare services. Uber completes as many as 15 million rides per day, according to some estimates, while thousands of people, including passengers, motorists, and pedestrians, have been involved in rideshare accidents. While Uber is a convenience
How to Treat Whiplash After a Car Accident Whiplash is one of the most common injuries people suffer from car accidents. It can range from a minor annoyance to a serious injury. Caused by any motion that causes the head to jerk back and forth, whiplash from a car accident can lead
