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Injured in/by an Uber or Lyft? Can I sue for a million dollars?Watch this video on YouTube Uber and Lyft are California’s two most prominent ride-sharing companies. Technically known as “Transportation Network Companies” or “TNCs,” ridesharing companies in California are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Public Utilities Code. Among other things …

T-bone car accident: 5 ways to tell who is at faultWatch this video on YouTube T-bone accidents – also called broadside collisions or side-impact crashes – involve one vehicle crashing head-on into the side of another. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, T-bone accidents account for about 20% of passenger vehicle injuries and …

Strict liability is a legal doctrine in which, under limited circumstances, a defendant may be held liable for an injury even if he or she was not negligent or at fault for causing the injury. California law only applies strict liability in two types of situations: When the defendant has manufactured, distributed, or sold a …

Uber or Lyft lawsuits for sexual assaults committed by their drivers are personal injury claims against the ride-sharing company. They seek compensation for a victim’s injuries. The lawsuits claim that the ride-sharing company should be accountable for its driver’s conduct. The lawsuits often rely on negligent hiring as the reason to hold the company liable. …

Victims of sexual assault in California: How to file a lawsuitWatch this video on YouTube Victims of sexual assault or sexual abuse can sue the perpetrators for damages. Any type of sex crime can serve as the basis for a sexual assault civil lawsuit, including: Rape, Sexual abuse of a child, Groping (sexual battery), Indecent …

When a passenger or driver is injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, the amount of insurance coverage may depend on what the Uber or Lyft driver was doing at the time of the accident. An Uber or Lyft driver can have 3 different levels of liability limits in California: Uber or Lyft driver status …

7 CRITICAL things to do right after a car accidentWatch this video on YouTube California is an at-fault state, which means the people responsible for your car crash are liable for your medical bills, car repairs and pain and suffering. This chart outlines the 15 steps you should take following a California car accident to …

Rear-end collisions – 3 times when the lead driver can be at faultWatch this video on YouTube The rear driver in a rear-end collision is not always at fault for the accident. The lead driver may be at fault if they were negligent or driving recklessly, such as drunk driving or driving with broken brake lights. …

Hit by a semi-trailer truck: How much is my case worth?Watch this video on YouTube After a semi-truck or tractor-trailer accident in California, you may be left with serious injuries and financial damages. If the truck driver or trucking company was negligent in causing the accident, you can seek damages by filing a lawsuit. A …

Our California labor and employment lawyers recommend the following three steps to employees who have experienced workplace bullying that may meet the legal definition of sexual harassment or of non-sexual workplace harassment: Inform a supervisor, a member of the Human Resources department, or another designated person at their company. File a harassment complaint with the …

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a crime throughout California, though the standard misdemeanor sentence varies by county. In Los Angeles County, pleading guilty or no contest to a first DUI typically carries: 3 years of summary probation, A $390 fine (which could be converted to 13 days of Caltrans roadside work …