Thousands of freelance drivers roam the streets waiting for someone who needs a ride to work or the airport. The only requirements for these drivers is a valid driver’s license and a four-door vehicle no older than 15 years. Drivers on rideshare apps are not professionals, they are just average people looking for a source of income.
With over 111 million monthly users, Uber has become a staple in today's society. People depend on rideshare apps to get them home safety after a night out, but what happens when that doesn’t happen?
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When something bad happens, you expect your insurance, the thing you pay hundreds of dollars for each month, to compensate you properly. Whether you get into a car wreck, your house burns down or you slip and fall, insurance companies begin to pinch pennies leaving you to fend for yourself.
It is not uncommon for companies to misrepresent policies and claims to give you the short end of the stick. According to the AARP, 200 million insurance claims out of the 1.4 billion submitted yearly are denied.
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When purchasing a product, a consumer has every right to believe the item will perform safely and correctly when used per the manufacturer's instructions. Unfortunately, thousands of people every year find themselves a victim of a defective product. If you have been injured by a defective product, you may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability claim. The goal of these claims is to find what party in the supply chain is held responsible for the defect in the product before it reaches the customer for use. Defective product liability suits are put into three separate categories to help determine who is at fault.
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If you are having to make a court appearance for a criminal case in the near future, you may be tempted to appear “pro se” or “on one’s behalf” in order to defend yourself. Although this may seem like a money saving option, in reality it could cost you more time, money, and potentially the whole case if done incorrectly. Generally, it is ill-advised to represent yourself in a court case and here are a few of the reasons why.
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Despite what some people might think, much more time, work and effort is put into handling court cases than is portrayed on popular television shows. Not all court cases are glorious battles between lawyers in beautiful, old courthouses with helpless clients watching in awe.
In the real, modern day world, lawyers and their clients must work together as a team throughout the entire legal process. It is important for a trusting relationship to be established between the two, along with mutual trust and continuous, open communication.
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