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How Long Does It Take Lyft to Investigate an Accident?

With the increased utilization of rideshare services, it’s no wonder there has been an increase in the amount of accident fatalities. One study concluded that from 2011 to 2016, there was an increase in occupant and pedestrian fatalities of two to three percent.

Suppose you are injured in a car accident while a passenger in a Lyft or in a collision with a Lyft driver. In that case, you may wonder how long it takes to investigate an accident and, ultimately, allow you to secure compensation. The Lyft accident lawyer of Munley Law is here to explain.

How to Report An Accident With Lyft

According to Lyft’s website, for riders or other drivers involved in collisions with a Lyft driver, you should call 911 if the accident is severe. As a passenger in the Lyft, […]

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What Should I Do If I Am Involved in Lyft Car Accident? or Hit by an Uber Driver?

If your car is hit by an Uber driver or you are involved n a Lyft car accident, you may be able to collect damages, especially if you were injured. In general, it will largely depend if the driver was “on the clock” when they hit you, or if they were driving as an individual. This will determine who is responsible for your losses.

If you were involved in an accident with a Uber, Lyft or another rideshare driver, the car accident attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help you through the legal process.

What You Need to Know About Uber or Lyft Car Accidents

Who you can take legal action against following a car accident involving a rideshare driver will depend if the rideshare driver was logged into the app and working, or already off the clock.

This will determine if you can collect against:

• Your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance policy
• The rideshare company’s insurance
• The rideshare driver’s liability insurance

Insurance Coverage for Lyft Drivers

If get hit by an Uber driver or you are involved n a Lyft car accident while they are logged into the rideshare app and working, […]

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Hazleton Uber Accident Lawyer

If You Were Hurt in an Uber Accident, Contact a Hazleton Car Accident Attorney Today for Free Consultations 

Uber provides a reliable service for anyone needing a ride in thriving cities likes Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and throughout Luzerne County. It is convenient. It helps you avoid the cost of owning and maintaining your own car. And it is smart to use a ride-sharing service like Uber, especially if you have been out on the town and want to avoid driving after having a few drinks.

While Uber can be convenient and safe, there are risks when we take a ride with Uber. A recent study conducted by the University of Chicago and Rice University, shows that car accident deaths have increased significantly with the increase in use of the Uber app.

The study suggests that the increase may be caused by Uber drivers operating their vehicles when they are distracted or tired. […]

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What is the Coming and Going Rule in Workers’ Comp?

Workers’ Comp Coming and Going Rule: How it Affects Your Claim

Workers’ compensation is insurance that provides financial aid to employees to cover the medical expenses and lost wages due to work-related illnesses, diseases, and injuries. The Pennsylvania Workmen’s (Workers’) Compensation Act was enacted in 1915 and is mandatory for most employers across the state. The insurance is meant to benefit both the employee and the employer, protecting the employee in cases of illness and injury on the job, and the employer from being sued for such cases. Compensation is roughly 66% of the employee’s average weekly wage.

There is an exception, however, to workers’ comp. It’s called the Going and Coming Rule. 

What is the Going and Coming Rule?

According to DMV.ORG, the Going and Coming Rule is when an employee gets into an accident and/or is injured commuting either to or from work. […]

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Hazleton Bus Accident Lawyer

If you were injured in a Hazleton bus accident, find a lawyer who will fight for the justice you deserve

Take the first step towards recovery by calling the bus accident team at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today

If you suffered injuries after a Hazleton bus accident, Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is ready to help. Everyday, thousands of Pennsylvanians rely on Hazleton Public Transit (HPT) and Luzerne County Transit Authority (LCTA) to get where they need to go. Throughout Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and the greater Luzerne County, buses bring passengers to work, school, appointments, and shopping districts. Although bus travel is usually a safe, reliable transportation option, everything can change in the blink of an eye when a catastrophic bus accident occurs. Bus crashes injure passengers, bus drivers, pedestrians, and occupants of other vehicles. They can occur unexpectedly on Hazleton’s roads and highways. […]