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There are several key steps to follow after an Uber accident, including calling the police, taking screenshots of your Uber app and photos of the scene, obtaining medical care, and scheduling a free consultation with an Uber accident attorney. The aftermath of an Uber accident can be difficult. Uber accident cases involve multiple layers of liability and insurance coverage.
After a truck accident occurs, victims or their loved ones may have this question: Is the trucking company liable for the actions of its drivers? The trucking company that has employed the driver involved in a truck accident in Illinois can be held liable for the driver’s actions under the respondeat superior doctrine. You can also hold the company directly

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- If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
- A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
- Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.
If another driver's insurance company denies your claim following a car accident, you may file a lawsuit against the insurer if you believe the company acted in bad faith, or you might have the chance to file a lawsuit directly against the other driver.
Car accident lawsuits often involve a deposition, which entails getting relevant information about the case from all parties involved, including plaintiffs, defendants, and witnesses. A deposition in a car accident case can play a vital role in lawsuits and enable lawyers to build strong cases.
Personal injury lawsuits can take months and sometimes years to reach a resolution. The defendant may die before a lawsuit ends or even starts. This reality may compel you to ask: What happens to a personal injury lawsuit when the defendant dies? Generally, you can start or continue with an existing personal injury lawsuit even after the defendant dies in
People with grounds for a personal injury claim may wonder, “Can I settle my own personal injury case?” No law requires you to retain a lawyer to settle your personal injury claim. So, it is possible to settle your claim quickly and recover compensation to cover the full scope of your injuries or losses if you represent yourself.
A personal injury happens when you suffer harm because of the actions or inactions of another person. Personal injury examples include drivers causing serious accidents by ignoring traffic law while driving, doctors offering substandard treatment, and businesses failing to remove hazardous conditions on their premises. You must demonstrate that the other party was directly liable for your injuries to maximize
Generally, the multiplier and per diem methods are the two methods used to calculate pain and suffering damages from a car accident in Chicago. Several factors can increase or limit the value of your pain and suffering, including the severity of your injuries, the impact of the injuries on your life, recovery time, the evidence presented, and the comparative fault
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