TL;DR: Yes, you can sue Uber or Lyft after a rideshare accident, but liability depends on fault and driver status in the app. Injured passengers may access up to $1 million in coverage during active rides, and companies face liability...
TL;DR: If a car is declared a total loss, you usually cannot drive it legally until it is repaired and passes a state inspection. A salvage title limits insurance coverage, and driving an unsafe vehicle can risk fines, denied claims,...
TL;DR: You can sue for a hiking accident if negligence caused your injury, even on a guided hike or public trail. Liability may fall on a hiking company, guide, or government entity if they failed to warn of hazards or...
TL;DR: You can sue for a hit-and-run accident in California if another driver’s negligence caused your injuries or emotional harm. Victims must prove fault, and most have 2 years to file a personal injury claim before losing the right to...
TL;DR: You do not have to use the insurance company’s preferred body shop after a car accident in California. Drivers can choose any repair shop, and insurers must still cover approved accident damage, though disputes over parts, costs, or repair...
TL;DR: Cyclists can be partly to blame for road accidents if they break traffic laws or ride negligently. In California, pure comparative negligence reduces an injured rider’s compensation by percentage of fault, which can limit recovery when both driver and...
TL;DR: Trucks cannot drive in the left lane in California except briefly to pass because state law limits them to 55 mph and requires slower vehicles to stay right. Large trucks that block the left lane can cause rear-end and...
TL;DR: Yes, you can sue for a minor dog bite in California because owners face strict liability when their dog injures someone who is lawfully present. Even small bites can cause infection or nerve damage and claims may fail if...
TL;DR: Undocumented immigrants can file a personal injury claim in California regardless of immigration status, and courts bar defendants from using that status to deny liability. Injured workers, drivers, or other victims must prove negligence and damages within 2 years...
TL;DR: Social media can hurt your personal injury claim by giving the defense evidence to dispute your injuries or credibility. Posts, photos, and check ins may suggest you are more active than reported, and courts can order access to private...
TL;DR: In California, there is no minimum age for a child to ride on the back of a motorcycle. The child must be 4 feet 8 inches tall and able to reach footrests, or the rider may face liability if...
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