If you’ve been involved in a car accident with an Uber—whether as a passenger, driver, or third party—you may be wondering who’s on the hook for the damage. The answer depends on timing, fault, and whether the Uber driver was actively using the app at the time of the crash. Uber provides limited coverage in
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts your attention from driving. There are 3 types of distracted driving. These are visual, which is taking eyes off the road, manual, which is taking one or both hands off the wheel, and cognitive, when the drivers’ attention is taken away from driving. In previous years, most safety
Trucking accidents caused by tire blowouts are common, and the victims are sometimes at a loss on who to sue or where to get legal redress. Do you sue a trucking company for a blown out tire, or do you go after the truck driver? There are multiple parties that can bear legal liability for
The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, This is especially true when the accident involves a rental car. Car accidents that involve rental cars are often different from accidents in which both parties own their vehicle and carry insurance. Retaining a lawyer to sue rental car company can greatly alleviate the stress placed on injured
You can sue a drunk driver with no insurance in Illinois, but there may not be a point in doing so if the driver lacks assets. However, attorneys can assist you in claiming the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to from your own insurance company. They can also assess whether a claim against
After a crash, you may wonder, “what can I sue for in a car accident lawsuit?” You can sue for medical costs, wage or income loss, property loss, physical pain and suffering, and other damages in a car accident lawsuit. The amount you can recover depends on the severity of your injuries, the facts of
Knowing what to do after an RV accident can make the situation less stressful. The approach to dealing with an RV accident is different from that of a typical motor vehicle accident. The damage could be significant if you were driving a motor home or towing a travel truck. In this case, you will face
What happens if you lose a car accident lawsuit depends on the circumstances of the accident. First, you will not recover any compensation for losses resulting from the accident unless you appeal the decision. You would not pay attorney fees if you had a contingency fee agreement with your lawyer. You might, however, have to
Your lawyer may want you to go to a chiropractor after a car accident to diagnose potential underlying health issues, get you on the road to recovery, and ultimately help support your case. Often, car accidents cause injuries that may not be immediately apparent after the accident, but symptoms may manifest later, and conditions could even become
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