Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft offer many benefits. These include allowing people to make new friends and acquaintances, network with others, and easily get around to places they might not otherwise access in an affordable way. We must be aware of the dangers and downsides, regardless. The news has been plagued with stories about…
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There’s no doubt about it; ridesharing services are here to stay. In many cities they’ve overtaken traditional taxi services as the preferred means of transportation. They have even competed with public transportation. People like the interpersonal interactions they get from a ridesharing service, and they like the feeling of helping to provide jobs. Unfortunately, there…
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Texting and driving have become a serious problem in California, prompting lawmakers to enact a new law prohibiting drivers from having their cellphones in their hand for any reason, including accessing music. This will make it easier for police to identify and cite drivers using their cell phones illegally. This new law, AB 1785, covers…
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There are many potential missteps in your personal injury case that can cost you. Whether you don’t take the proper precautions early on, or you’re found to have contributed to the injury in some way, a lot of things can cause you to lose your personal injury case and miss out on the settlement you…
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When you’re in an accident while taking a ride share service, it can be even more stressful and scary than other kinds of accidents. This is because you’re not sure who exactly is responsible for paying for the injuries you suffer. Is it the company? The driver? And if it’s the driver, what kind of…
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Personal injury cases are usually associated with catastrophic accidents that result in life-changing injuries. What about when you just have a fender-bender and any injuries seem very minor at first? Do you need to file a case for these, and do you need an attorney to pursue your claim? The answer, at its most basic…
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When you get hurt in an accident caused by the other driver’s negligence, they can legally be held responsible for the injuries you suffered, and you can be eligible to collect large sums in compensation. What happens, however, when the defendant doesn’t have the insurance to cover the damages they cause? This is exactly why…
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It’s amazing with all of the information out there these days that people still engage in activities like texting while driving, that they’re not aware, or don’t care, that distracted driving has been scientifically proven to be every bit as dangerous as drunk driving. Yet, the number of distracted driving accidents are on the rise…
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Going through a personal injury case can be stressful. It can turn your entire world upside down. Getting hurt in an accident is the last thing anyone wants, and having to fight for the compensation you deserve when someone else’s irresponsibility results in your injury can only make your recovery worse. What happens if, after…
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Being involved in a car accident is a horrific thing. Even driving past one can be traumatic to witness. Imagine how bad it becomes, however, if you weren’t even at fault for the accident, but you still get hit with a claim of negligence, all because you didn’t stop to help someone else. Sometimes, a…
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