What if an Uber or Lyft Driver Hits You?
Millions of people trust Uber or Lyft Riders for their daily transportation needs, given their convenience, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use. Unfortunately, if an Uber or Lyft driver hits you, matters can be complicated, as proven by the many pending lawsuits. The complication arises from the fact that these drivers function as independent contractors rather than employees of Uber or Lift. At The Lenahan Law Firm, we will help you seek compensation upon being hit by an Uber or Lyft driver. Read on to understand more about liability in case an Uber or Lyft driver hits you.
The Legal Process After a Rideshare Accident
Uber was Texas’s first rideshare service, arriving in 2012. Since then, the use of ridesharing apps has grown in prominence greatly. While ridesharing is a handy and user-friendly tool, rideshare accidents are considerably more complicated than regular vehicle accidents. There can be broad legal challenges that arise as a result of liability and insurance questions related to ridesharing accidents.
How Police Officers Are Supposed To Navigate Intersections
If you have been in a crash involving an emergency vehicle, you may be wondering who is at fault and what your options are. There are laws in Texas that regulate the conduct of operators of emergency vehicles to ensure the safety of drivers operating passenger vehicles.
Trucking Industry Practices That Endanger Us All
Trucking has been a critical part of American transportation for decades. In the last decade, however, there has been a sharp increase in the number of truck-related fatalities and accidents.
In 2019, 4,119 people lost their lives in vehicle accidents. The drivers or occupants of regular, non-commercial cars made up 67% of those fatalities. Motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians combined comprised 15% more. The remaining 16% were occupants and drivers of trucks.
What If Another Driver Hit You Because of an Animal On the Road?
There are many types of animal-related scenarios and encounters that may cause accidents on the road.
Domestic animals are commonly seen on roadsides, as they are often used by people as transportation. These include horses, donkeys, cattle, and sheep. A person may encounter an accident in which a domestic animal is involved if they are driving too close to the side of the road where these animals are grazing or moving around.
Suing Your HOA for Premises Liability
HOA stands for homeowners association. Many Americans live in communities that are governed by homeowners associations. Most HOAs have rules or guidelines that all residents of the community must abide by. These could include gardening, property maintenance, house paint colors, and more.
Head Injuries from Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents can result in serious head and brain injuries. These injuries can be life-altering and debilitating for the victim. The consequences could be long-term, or even permanent. Many people think that it will never happen to them, but when riding a bicycle on a road, bicycle riders are at a significant disadvantage.
When a Motorcycle Passenger is Injured in an Accident
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Dallas motorcycle accident while riding as a passenger, you are a victim regardless of who is at fault. This can be a difficult situation because more often than not, people have a close relationship with the person driving the motorcycle, so claiming compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance may seem a bit uncomfortable.
TBI: The Long Road to Recovery
There are countless ways that your brain could become injured. You could suffer a brain injury in the blink of an eye so it is important to educate yourself on the causes and different types of brain injuries.
A traumatic brain injury usually results from a forceful blow or jolt to the head or body or caused by an object that goes through brain tissue like a bullet. Traumatic brain injury can have wide-ranging psychological and physical effects. These could be short-term or long-term and can appeal immediately after the event, or even weeks after.
What is Biker’s Arm?
Riding on a motorcycle is an inherently dangerous activity. It can be fun, but it definitely does not come without risk. Bikers must contend with poor road conditions, heavy traffic, and reckless drivers. Due to their two-wheel frame, and lack of protection for the rider, motorbikes are just not designed to absorb some of the damage from crashes as cars and trucks are
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