An Uber driver is basically running their own business. At the moment, Uber and Lyft still classify their drivers as independent contractors. That could change with legislation in California and many other states that want rideshare companies to treat drivers as employees. For now, it's the Uber driver's responsibility to protect themselves, their passengers, and [...]
Nobody thinks about it until it happens. What happens if your Uber driver wrecks with you in the car and you're injured? What do you do? Your car wasn't involved. So you wouldn't be calling your auto insurance provider. Well, aside from that, you pretty much follow the same process you would for any other [...]
For decades, drunk drivers have been what many of us fear the most on our roads. The dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is well-publicized. But according to a 2018 Cambridge Mobile Telematics survey, distracted driving is a bigger concern to motorists today than drunk driving. Especially in this era of [...]
Last week, California made history with the passage of a monumental bill that could very well transform the "gig economy" as we've known it. The California law, called Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), would make California the first state to mandate that app-based companies like Uber and Lyft treat their workers as employees rather than classify [...]
On January 23, 2019, 65-year-old Yong Do Kim was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk on 6th Street near Westlake's MacArthur Park when he was struck and killed by a vehicle. The collision's impact threw his body 30 to 40 feet. Police confirmed that the driver - Rosario Valdezinda, 38, of Los Angeles - [...]
If you've been in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle, the claims process can be confusing. It doesn't matter if you're a passenger in a rideshare vehicle, a Lyft or Uber driver yourself, or an innocent bystander. If a ridesharing vehicle is involved, the legal waters get murky. The confusion is understandable. The [...]
What is an Expert Witness? An expert witness is a professional who contains specialized experience in a certain subject. During a case, expert witnesses are called to present their knowledge to support a claim. They can deduce how an accident caused injuries and how it occurred. This can be essential in substantiating the damages that [...]
Basics The civil litigation process is complicated. There are state wide rules of procedure, local rules of procedure, and local local rules of procedure (specific to courthouses and departments). Before you embark on the civil litigation process, it is important to know the civil litigation milestones to look out for. First Step: Filing the Complaint [...]
Although some people may feel that they are not injured or are embarrassed to see a doctor, it is crucial to do so in a personal injury claim. It is important you see a medical expert as soon as possible so that any injuries can be documented and diagnosed. Not only will it be beneficial [...]
Why do People Need Medical Imaging Exams? After an accident it is important to visit a medical provider immediately if you feel that you are hurt. The longer the gap in treatment, the harder it will be to make a claim for personal injury. Moreover, if you delay in attending to your medical needs, it may lead [...]
