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Insurance Coverage & Micromobility

Having auto insurance is a must for anyone on the road. This also applies to micromobility users–maybe even more so due to the fact that insurance coverage differs from regular vehicles to micromobility vehicles. Having improper insurance coverage can lead to not being reimbursed in accident and injury situations to fines and other legal repercussions. […]

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Micromobility Safety

Using micromobility for transportation can be convenient, but it\’s important to prioritize safety to prevent accidents and injuries. This applies to both micromobility users and other drivers and pedestrians sharing the roads with them.   Safety is important, regardless of the type of transportation you are using. Let’s take a look at how to be

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Micromobility Personal Injury Law

Are Micromobility Lawsuits Different from Standard Personal Injury Lawsuits? Yes, micromobility personal injury lawsuits can have some unique characteristics compared to other types of personal injury lawsuits. Micromobility refers to small, lightweight transportation options like electric scooters, bicycles, eBikes, skateboards, and similar devices that are typically used for short-distance travel within urban areas. When it

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Electric Scooters & The Law

Electric scooters (e-scooters) have become more and more popular over the past few years. The convenience of being able to store your vehicle nearly anywhere along with relaxed driving regulations (in some jurisdictions) are just a few of the reasons why. With the increased use of e-scooters and other forms of micromoblity, many legal questions

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Elderly Drivers And Car Accidents

Elderly Driver Awareness Week

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) initiated Older Driver Safety Awareness Week in 2009 and for 11 years has worked with elderly adults and families to make sure those who want to continue driving do so safely. According to AOTA, their goal for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is to promote the understanding of the

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Attending Defendant’s Traffic Court: A Critical Decision In Personal Injury Cases

One of the first questions a client asks after a car accident is whether or not they should attend traffic court on the defendant’s ticket in their personal injury case. In some instances, the court appearance is thwarted if the defendant admits guilt and pays the fine and no court appearance is required. Oftentimes, traffic

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Car Accident Rates Increase Due to Stress

Traffic Down, Accidents Up, Stress To Blame

We are several months into the coronavirus pandemic and many Americans are still trying to do their part by minimizing non-essential travel, gathering, and contact with others. The majority of those fortunate enough to still be employed are finding themselves working from home, eliminating much of the need for in-person communication and travel by car.

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