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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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Teenage Traffic Fatalities Increase Dramatically During Prom-Graduation Season
Prom and graduation season is here again, and although it is a time for celebration, it is also the most dangerous time for teens in regards to traffic fatalities. The biggest danger teens face on prom or graduation night is auto accidents, either because the driver has been drinking, is tired, or is simply distracted by a carload of friends.
How Likely is a Teen Driver to Get into a Fatal Car Accident?
In the United States, although teenagers drive less than their parents, the number of crash deaths involving teens is disproportionately high. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, in the U.S., the fatal crash rate per mile driven for 16-19-year-olds is nearly 3 times the rate for drivers ages 20 and over. The fatal crash rate per mile drove is nearly twice as high for 16-17-year-olds as it is for 18-19-year-olds. […]
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Car Accident Lawyer in Ohio
The trauma of experiencing an accident doesn’t end once you leave the scene. We know that the mental, emotional, physical, and financial impact of a car accident can follow you for a very long time. It can all feel isolating and overwhelming, whether it’s you or someone you love carrying the weight and experience of your accident. In 2020 alone, Ohio saw 1,154 fatal car accidents, and 1,230 total traffic fatalities; there are, of course, thousands more accidents every year that are non-fatal but still traumatizing.
We at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys know how hard the aftermath of an accident can be, and we are here to help you navigate a way through it. Don’t take this on alone: allow us to help so that you can focus on your recovery. Our highly experienced and compassionate lawyers are standing by and are ready to begin fighting for you at any time. […]
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What is the Deadliest Day to Drive?
Most Dangerous Days to Be On the Road
Car accidents happen every day all across America. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that for the first 9 months of 2021, 31,720 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the U.S. That is up 12% from the same time in 2020 and the highest since 2006.
Certain seasons, days and times of days prove more dangerous than others. Generally any time that sees more drivers on the roads leads to more accidents. This means summertime and holiday seasons are the deadliest days to drive due to high traffic conditions paired with distracted and drunk driving.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, make sure you have an experienced car accident lawyer by your side. The car accident attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys have been representing accident victims for more than 60 years. […]
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Is It Worth Getting a Lawyer for a Car Accident in Philadelphia?
Determining When To Speak to a Car Accident Lawyer
Car accident cases can be complicated. From dealing with the insurance companies to determining fault, most car accident victims don’t know where to begin. Car accidents in Philadelphia also have certain dates to meet under Pennsylvania law. If you want to file a car accident claim, you should not delay.
While not all car accidents require the aid of a Philadelphia car accident lawyer, in many car accidents, it is worth seeking legal advice.
Learn more about the situations in which a car accident may require an experienced car accident lawyer.
Questions For Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers
It is normal after an auto accident to have multiple questions. For starters, what do I do now? Following a car accident, you’ll want to do the following:
- Go to a safe location off the road if possible. […]
