From the Desk of McGee, Lerer & Associates

I Was Doored by an Uber Passenger While Biking. Who's Liable? April 23, 2018

Question: While I was riding my bike, I was doored by a passenger exiting an Uber vehicle. Who is liable in this situation: the passenger or the Uber driver? Answer: When a rideshare passenger doors a ...

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UberEATS Refuses to Pay My Injury Bills. What Can I Do? April 6, 2018

Question I was injured by a hit by a hit-and-run driver while making a delivery for UberEATS. UberEATS refuses to pay my medical bills. What can I do? Answer Sounds like you’ve learned the harsh ...

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Is It Legal to Ride a Skateboard In a Crosswalk? April 6, 2018

Question My son was riding his skateboard in a crosswalk. He entered the crosswalk on a green light. He was hit by a right-turning driver. The driver tried to claim it was my son’s fault because my ...

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Are Uber passengers exempt from CA seat belt law? December 8, 2017

Question: I was a passenger in an Uber car that was struck head-on by an SUV. I messed up my knee when it hit the back of the seat in front of me. I wasn’t wearing a seat belt. Will that be used ...

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Insurance Carrier's Right to Reimbursement December 7, 2017

Question: I was treated at Kaiser after a car accident. Will I have to pay Kaiser back after I settle with the other driver’s insurance company? If yes, will the other driver’s carrier handle that? - ...

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I hit a refrigerator on the freeway. Who is responsible? December 6, 2017

If your car hits debris on the roadway, the party to pursue would be the driver from whose vehicle the debris fell. Whether it’s a refrigerator, a tire, a ladder, or a mattress, the driver who failed ...

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