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What Happens if My Uber Driver Gets into an Accident and I Get Hurt

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Dudek Law Firm

Using a ride sharing company is a great way of making sure you can get home safely after a night of drinking or finding a ride home if you don’t have a car. Though, sometimes accidents are bound to happen. You may be injured even if you’re not driving. If you’re injured while using a ride sharing service, you might be wondering who will cover the cost of your injuries. Who Will Pay for My Injuries? Most drivers only have personal insurance. This insurance only covers accidents that happen when the driver is not using his or her car for ride sharing purposes via the “business exception” clause in most insurance policies. Though, there are some drivers who will have a commercial insurance policy that covers passenger injuries. If this is not the case, the ride sharing companies have policies in place to help compensate those injured in car accidents…
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How San Diego Is Making it Safer For Cyclists

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Dudek Law Firm

The City Council of San Diego voted on plans to make the city safer for cyclists. The City Council’s Environment Committee voted this past Thursday on a new implementation plan. This plan will amend the current Bike Master Plan, which was adopted in 2013. The 2013 Bike Master Plan is a strategic implementation plan that promotes bicycle safety, policy, and infrastructure. The new implementation, proposed to city council by the Bicycle Advisory Committee, will cost upwards of $300 million. The new master plan addresses more bicycle related needs such as bicycle roadways, education and other programs that help to improve the San Diego bicycle community overall. What The Plan Says The following objectives are some of the ways in which the Bicycle Advisory Committee proposed to improve the San Diego bicycle community: Increasing the mode of transit to bicycle in high transit-priority areas, such as downtown to 18 percent by…
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How Do I Prove The Other Driver is at Fault?

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Dudek Law Firm

When you’re involved with a car accident, it can be a traumatic experience. The car accident could cause damage to you and your automobile. When insurance companies get involved, they want to have evidence that one party was negligent in the accident. In a automobile accident that involves a lawsuit, it’s essential that you have collected the proper evidence to use in the case. Documenting all aspect of the car accident is a vital part of receiving compensation for your damages from another motorist who was at fault for the accident. Tips For Proving Fault in Court Here are some key tips for helping prove the other driver was at fault during a car accident. Police Reports. It’s important that you wait for the police to arrive after a car accident. The police official will determine what the cause of the accident. The police also will include in the report…
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