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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 ...

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 ...

Question: I was driving for Lyft. Other car that hit me was uninsured. Lyft is telling me I have to pay the first $2,500 of the repair costs. I don’t have it! What can I do? Answer: Sorry to say it, ...

Question: I hit by a car. The other driver’s insurance adjuster keeps calling me. Should I talk to her? Should I first talk to a lawyer? Answer: If you were hurt in the auto accident and are going to ...

Question: I was a pedestrian hit by a car and haven’t been able to work since. I can’t pay my bills and I’m worried about being evicted. Is there any way to get money now before my case settles? ...

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? - ...

Question: I have no insurance on my moped. I was riding the moped in Carson when I got hit by a driver who ran a red light. Can I make a claim? Answer: If the other driver was at fault for the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question: I was riding an e-scooter on the sidewalk in Long Beach and I was hit by a car that was exiting a parking structure. The driver tried to blame me. Who's at fault? Answer: This is a fairly ...

Question: Should you accept a settlement offer from Fred Loya Insurance Company? Answer: If you were injured in a car accident and have received a settlement offer from Fred Loya Insurance Company, ...

Question: Another driver turned left in front of me. I slammed into him and my airbags deployed. I was diagnosed with a concussion. What type of treatment do you recommend? Answer: A concussion is not ...

Question: I have a spinal cord stimulator implanted in my back. I was recently in a car accident and I think it dislodged the stimulator. Can I make the other driver’s insurance pay to fix it? Answer: ...

Question: I was bitten by a dog at a dog park. Do I have a case? Answer: Yes, if you were bitten by a dog, the dog’s owner is liable for your injuries, even if the bite occurred at a dog park. Under ...

Q: I was in a car accident. I was turning left and the other driver ran a red light and hit me. Even though he was at fault, he hired an attorney and is coming after me. His attorney is asking my auto ...