According to Uber and Lyft’s Safety Reports, 99% of Lyft and 99.9% of Uber trips are completed without a critical safety issue. But this doesn’t mean accidents aren’t improbable. In 2019, there were 15,248 victims killed and injured in Riverside County auto accidents. Have you been in a rideshare accident? There are a few critical steps...
What Is Pure Comparative Negligence in a Car Accident Case?
In 2020, 15,342 people experienced serious injuries as a result of a car accident in California. After getting medical attention, often the first thought of the drivers involved is who’s fault was this accident? How did this happen? Factors like drunk driving, speeding, not wearing a seat belt, and drowsy or distracted driving contribute to...
7 Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer in Moreno Valley
There are 1.3 million lawyers in the US. If you’re the victim of a personal injury, you need to focus on your recovery and not worry about the handling of your legal case. You want to hire a personal injury lawyer who can work on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve as a...
7 Reasons To Hire a Moreno Valley Car Accident Lawyer
In 2020, an estimated 2.1 million people had to visit the emergency room after getting into a car accident. Many of these drivers and passengers were not at fault, and another driver’s negligence caused the accident to occur. If you were recently injured in a car accident in Moreno Valley, the first step is to...
What to Do After a Car Accident That Is Not Your Fault
5 million car crashes occur in the US each year. But do you know what to do right after a collision? Depending on how you handle the aftermath of the accident, you may be able to settle your claim amicably and receive compensation for any injuries you’ve suffered. But many people don’t know how to...
The 10 Most Common Car Accident Injuries
In 2020, 38,824 people died in a motor vehicle crash. This cost the U.S. Department of Transportation roughly $242 billion. Reasons for this high death toll include (but are not limited to) alcohol, speeding, texting, and not wearing a seatbelt. Many injuries occur during motor vehicle collisions too. Some will resolve themselves naturally while others...
5 Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer After an Auto Accident
Driving is an integral part of our day-to-day lives. Most of the time, we get behind the wheel and get to our destination without incident. Unfortunately, however, many people–about 2 million per year–sustain permanent injuries from car accidents. These permanent injuries create a ripple effect that most people are, understandably, not financially prepared for. They can...
How to Find a Good Auto Accident Attorney
Each year, about 193,564 injury crashes in California result in about 277,160 persons getting injured. No one plans to get hurt or have their car get damaged, which leaves thousands of people suffering without the financial resources to make themselves whole again. Hiring an auto accident attorney could be the answer. Following this guide will help...
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
Every year, millions of people are hurt in car accidents, and hundreds of thousands of people are hurt in other accidental injuries. Many of these accidents are due to the negligence or unlawful act of another person. Reckless drivers, distracted drivers, and drivers operating a vehicle under the influence may all be responsible for causing...
What Is a Personal Injury Claim?
Experiencing legal issues is relatively common from time to time, and you can hire a lawyer when you need professional help. You can find more than 170,000 attorneys in California, but you’ll need to pick the right type for the task. A personal injury lawyer is one type you might need to hire, but you’ll only...