Category Archives: Auto Accidents

COVID-19 and Filing Your Accident Lawsuit

If you were recently involved in a car accident in Los Angeles, you may be inclined to put your legal claim on hold in light of the unprecedented times we find ourselves in with COVID-19. While that is understandable, we want to make sure you are making a fully informed decision. Statute of Limitations If…

Fighting with Your Car Insurance Company After an Accident?

Most people assume that their insurance company is on their side but in many claims involving car accident, this is far from true. Especially if you are any percentage at fault. In Los Angeles car accidents, there is often more than one at-fault party. What’s more, you can be partially responsible for an auto accident…

The Complexities of Los Angeles Uber Accidents

While there may be some confusion around whether Uber and Lyft drivers are independent contractors or employees in California (a new law, AB5, has made this distinction somewhat unclear for many employers and workers), generally speaking, ride share companies view their drivers as independent contractors. As such, rideshare drivers are required to carry their own…

You Just Got into a Los Angeles Uber Accident: Who Is Liable?

Using ride-sharing apps like Uber is a convenient option for Los Angelenos who are dealing with traffic, parking, and other related driving issues, but, much like being a passenger in a vehicle, it isn’t without its risks. If you’re involved in a Los Angeles Uber accident, who is liable for your injuries as a passenger?…

At-Fault Driver Doesn’t Have Car Insurance. Now What?

Being involved in California car accident is scary enough, but it can be even more worrisome when you find out the at-fault party doesn’t have car insurance. You’re hurt. Your car is damaged. Now what? Consider these options to make sure that you get the care that you need and that your legal rights are…

Uber Los Angeles Car Accidents: Will Uber Help Victims?

If you are like many Los Angelenos, you have probably ridden in an Uber car, hopefully without incident. But Uber accidents are on the rise and in case you are involved in one, there are some things that you need to know. At a minimum, Uber drivers must be licensed and carry a car insurance…

California Car Accidents & Financial Compensation

Car accidents can be minor fender benders where no one is injured. Or they can be far more serious and change a victim’s life forever.  If you’re involved in a car accident, you may be eligible to receive a monetary award for your injuries, lost wages, emotional pain and suffering, and more. To determine what…

Determining Fault in a Los Angeles Lyft Accident

For many Los Angelenos, ride-spring services like Lyft and Uber are an easy and reliable alternative for hundreds of thousands of commuters. With all the Lyft vehicles on the road, accidents involving Lyft passengers are on the rise. While determining fault in an auto accident case isn’t always as easy as it looks, one thing…

Los Angeles Uber Accident Basics

Let’s face it – it is easier to get around many parts of Los Angeles using Uber or Lyft than it is deriving your own car, dealing with traffic, parking, etc… In fact, many Los Angelenos rely on these ride-sharing services to get around. According to a recent study, around 15% of the number of…

Concussions: More Common Than You Think in Los Angeles Car Accidents

With everything we have heard in the news in the last few years about concussions, it is important to recognize they are a common injury in Los Angeles auto accidents. While concussions may seem like nothing more than a minor inconvenience, in some instances, they can lead to long term and devastating side effects, such…