When the public got introduced to Uber and Lyft, no insurance company had written a policy that could be used to cover the company’s drivers. Consequently, each driver became an independent contractor. As an independent contractor, the driver’s coverage varied, depending on the presence or absence of passengers in the contractor’s (driver’s) vehicle. (more…)

Lawyers have become familiar with all the terms used to describe the various actions the ensure the filing of a personal injury claim. On the other hand, lawyers’ clients often lack a familiarity with such terms. This article seeks to fill the gap created by the clients’ lack of knowledge. (more…)

If you have been injured due to the negligence of another party, then you may be in a position in which you can pursue a personal injury claim in order to receive financial compensation for your losses. Unfortunately, there is a statute of limitations when it comes to pursuing such claims, and once the deadline has passed, you will lose your right to sue. (more…)

Lawyers have to learn and then remember the principles behind the thin skull rule. That is due to the fact that the thin skull rule was designed by the legal system, in order to limit the various tactics that a defense lawyer can use, during a courtroom trial. It also puts a limit on the methods used by a defense attorney during the negotiations for a settlement, following the filing of a personal injury claim. (more…)