Over the past decade, rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber have experienced explosive growth. Unfortunately, with more and more drivers and vehicles out on the road operating for Lyft and Uber, that means more opportunities for accidents involving these rideshare vehicles and drivers. Data and reports about Lyft and Uber accidents highlight how prevalent these incidents are becoming. Continue reading for ridesharing facts you need to know. Lyft & Uber Accident Statistics According to Uber’s 2019 Safety Report, Uber vehicles in 2018 were involved in fatal motor vehicle accidents at a rate of 0.57 per million vehicle miles traveled. This compares to the overall national rate of fatal motor vehicle accidents of 1.13 per million vehicle miles traveled.  However,…

Filing a claim for compensation after you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident through no fault of your own can be a stressful experience, especially when you have medical bills and other expenses piling up. With the financial pressures brought about by recovering from a motorcycle accident, you may want to know how long your motorcycle claim or lawsuit may take. Filing a Motorcycle Accident Claim The first step in a motorcycle accident case involves filing a claim for compensation with the insurance company of the at-fault driver. An initial insurance claim will lay out why you believe the insurance company’s insured caused the accident and your injuries, and what kinds of injuries and losses you have suffered due to…

With increasing numbers of vehicles on the road driving for the rideshare service Lyft, states have been adopting laws requiring the company to provide insurance coverage when its drivers are working for the service.  If you’ve been involved in an accident caused by or involving a Lyft vehicle, you may wonder about who actually handles or pays for claims made against the insurance coverage provided by Lyft. You may be surprised to learn that Lyft purchases insurance coverage from an insurance company, just as you purchase auto insurance for your vehicle. Lyft also hires companies to handle the claims made against its insurance coverage. Read more: Uber And Lyft Accidents Insurance Companies That Provide Coverage for Lyft Lyft obtains coverage…

“How do I maximize my personal injury settlement?” It’s a question we’re often asked by our clients and fortunately, we provided some helpful tips.  If you have a personal injury claim, more likely than not your claim will end in a settlement between you and the party or parties at fault for your injuries (or their insurance company). You may want to consider taking the following steps to help ensure that you maximize the total compensation you receive from your personal injury settlement. Read more: Don’t Make These Top 3 Mistakes During a Settlement Negotiation Steps for Maximizing Your Financial Recovery in Your Personal Injury Case Preserve evidence in your case — The success of your claim will hinge on…

When it comes to filing a claim for a motor vehicle accident, you’re going to have a lot of questions, particularly when it comes to how much money you’ll receive and when you’ll receive it. In many cases, car accident cases end in a settlement. However, there are a few different types of mistakes you should definitely avoid during this process so as to not jeopardize your compensation award. Continue reading to find out how you can avoid these top 3 mistakes during a settlement negotiation. Read more: How Do I Prove My Car Accident Injury? Common Settlement Mistakes Here are the top three mistakes people make during a settlement negotiation: Admitting Fault After a car accident, it’s normal to want…