Personal Injury Blog

Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft have quickly replaced traditional taxi cab companies in terms of getting people to various locations in and around large cities. However, with more Uber vehicles on the road comes the increased possibility of motor vehicle crashes involving these vehicles. Although in some instances, the driver of the Uber vehicle is responsible for the collision, at other times, another motor vehicle driver behaves in a careless or reckless manner, bringing

In some car accidents, the at-fault driver does not have adequate insurance coverage to compensate the accident victim for his or her injuries. When that is the case, the accident victim’s own motor vehicle insurance carrier might step in to place and provide the necessary monetary coverage and compensation. This is done by way of an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim. These claims sometimes settle out of court. However, when they need to be litigated

In addition to recovering monetary compensation for injuries sustained in an accident, such as soft tissue injuries, broken bones, or head injuries, accident victims might also recover pain and suffering damages. Pain and suffering are a type of noneconomic damage that an accident victim could recover in a personal injury case. However, in many cases, these damages can be difficult to prove. Pain and suffering is an intangible concept, and it can be difficult to

Uber is one of several ridesharing companies that is especially popular in big cities among tourists and locals alike. People rely upon ridesharing companies to get them where they need to be quickly, cheaply, and efficiently. However, with more ridesharing vehicles on the road comes the possibility of an increased number of traffic accidents involving these vehicles. In some instances, accidents happen because an Uber driver behaves in a negligent manner, while at other times,

Electric bikes, which are commonly called E-bikes, mopeds, or motorized bikes, are increasingly becoming more common throughout the State of California. However, with the prevalence of these electric bicycles comes the possibility of additional accidents – especially with pedestrians. Pedestrians are at risk, in part, because electric bikes can travel at high rates of speed. If you suffered injuries while you were riding an E-bike, or if you suffered injuries as a pedestrian when an

E-bikes, or electric bikes, are becoming increasingly common in California – especially in Santa Monica and along boardwalks and beaches that are located throughout the western part of the state. However, these vehicles do not come without their share of dangers. Specifically, E-bikes and pedestrians usually do not mix together well. These bikes move at high rates of speed, and if an operator is not paying attention, he/she might strike a pedestrian who is in