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What Happens if Your Lyft Gets in an Accident? [2023 Update]

[2023 Update] Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft continue to remain relevant in the transportation sector, and the expansion of ridesharing services has led to increased traffic congestion and a decline in public transportation usage. Consequently, there has been a rise in traffic accidents, injuries, and deaths. According to a 2019 study at the University of Chicago, Uber and Lyft have contributed to a 3% increase in overall car accident fatalities.

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If I Was Hit by a Car as a Pedestrian, What Do I Do?

Nothing beats a long, brisk walk. Whether it's an integral part of your daily exercise routine, getting from point A to point B, or simply a relaxing walk to collect your thoughts, walking has many benefits. However, we sometimes forget that walking can be just as dangerous as driving a vehicle. You must always be on the lookout for potential hazards in your path, especially cars being driven by inattentive drivers, to avoid getting hit by a car as a pedestrian.

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What Auto Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know

Auto insurance has been around for as long as people can remember. Now that everybody knows how to choose a good company having an excellent reputation and strong financial condition, it seems that all car owners can always purchase coverage from the right insurers. It is indeed important to choose the best company you can get; you can do this by conducting little online research to find information about any particular company' claim ratio, customers satisfaction rating, financial strength, available discounts, and more.

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SUV Rollover Risk and What You Can Do to Avoid It [2023]

[2023 Update]: Despite continued safety efforts, SUVs, pickups and vans are most susceptible to rollover accidents due to their narrow, tall build. SUV rollover risk remains an issue because they are top-heavy and have a higher center of gravity, so their balance and stability is reduced. And, while rollover accidents make up a small percentage of overall traffic accidents, the continue to account for a high percentage of accident fatalities. In fact, the National Highway Safety Administration reports that close to 35% of passenger vehicle fatalities resulted from rollovers.

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What Should I Do If My Child Was in a Car Accident?

It’s never pleasant planning for your worst nightmare, but being prepared can make an instrumental difference when forced to act fast under pressure if one day you're forced to tell emergency responders: "My child was in a car accident."

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Recovering Above the Average Settlement: Taxi Cab Accident

Residents and visitors of California still use taxi cabs all the time, either to or from the airport, to avoid driving after drinking alcohol or simply because they don't have a car of their own to drive. So, you may be wondering, "What happens if a taxi hit my car?" The answer is likely that you'll need a taxi cab accident lawyer.

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Aggressive Driving Accidents: Causes & When to Call a Lawyer

Aggressive Driving Causes Crashes Aggressive drivers are common on any road, and notorious for causing accidents. To better understand the hazard of aggressive driving accidents, here’s an example: Imagine that someone is changing lanes without signaling and almost crashes into you. As the driver, we can react in a variety of ways: we can choose...

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How To Win a Lost Wages Personal Injury Claim

If you are injured in an accident and as a result of those injuries you miss work, you can try to get compensated for those lost wages or income through a lost wages personal injury claim. But, what can you sue for in a car accident claim and what information do you need in order to do that?

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Accident Fault Determination Rules in California

A traffic accident can result in minor or major injuries, and it can be difficult to determine who is at fault. Figuring out who is responsible for the crash often times depends on whether somebody was negligent. Accident fault determination rules can be complicated, which is why you want a lawyer on your side.

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