Most Philadelphia child injury claims, including child injury claims, settle out of court. Going to court can add substantial time and legal expense to a claim, and insurance companies will generally try to avoid it if they can. If you do go to court, having an experienced Philadelphia child injury attorney on your side who…
The insurance company that covers the liable party, or in some cases the liable party themselves, may attempt to shift liability for the accident to you, as the parents. If the liable party can prove that you caused the accident or contributed to your child’s injuries, it can decrease the compensation you receive. Working with…
If your child suffers injuries due to another party’s negligence, you should: Seek immediate medical attention for your child, even if you do not know if your child suffered serious injuries or do not believe that your child suffered serious injuries. Contact your insurance company and ask any questions you have about your coverage. Get…
Unfortunately (in our view), no. Uber and Lyft require a minimum age of 21, at least a year of driving experience, a valid driver’s license, current insurance, and a clean, reliable vehicle. Other than that, drivers need no special certifications or training to drive for either company. If you get a ride from an Uber…
As the injured person who sought and received medical care, you have ultimate responsibility for paying your bills. How you pay those bills, however, is another question with lots of potential answers, depending on the circumstances of your accident and injuries.
As the passenger in a rideshare vehicle, you may have the legal right to seek compensation from that driver’s insurance policy if you suffer serious injuries in an accident. Both Uber and Lyft also provide extensive supplemental insurance coverage for their drivers when they have passengers in the vehicle. You may seek payment from the insurance coverage…
Yes, but the amount of potential insurance coverage available to pay you may vary. Uber or Lyft drivers driving for their own purposes, with their apps turned off, typically carry only their own personal auto insurance coverage to protect them against financial liability for causing an accident. However, even if the driver does not have…
It varies depending on the circumstances of the accident and your injury. Contact an attorney to discuss the compensation you should expect following any Philadelphia ridesharing accident Multiple factors can influence the compensation you receive, including: Did the driver have a passenger at the time of the accident? Both Uber and Lyft insurance provide much…
Every case differs. In general, however, in that circumstance you may have the right to receive compensation from the other driver (or, usually, that driver’s insurance policy), and potentially also from the supplemental insurance the ridesharing company provides to its drivers. Even if the other driver does not carry adequate (or any) insurance, the ridesharing…
If you suffer injury in an accident involving a rideshare, the steps you take at the scene of the accident and in the days and weeks to follow can affect the compensation you may have the right to receive for your injuries. Follow these tips to protect your rights. Call 911 and wait for the…