Uber accidents create insurance questions that most drivers have never had to think about. The coverage involved in rideshare crashes differs significantly from that of a standard vehicle collision. Ellis Law Firm has handled enough rideshare cases to know exactly where insurance companies try to cut corners. Uber’s insurance system runs across multiple coverage tiers…
Receiving a denial letter from your insurance company is one of the worst feelings ever. You pay your premiums month after month. You file a valid claim. Then…the insurance company bites you with a denial. Sound familiar? Here’s the good news: A denied claim doesn’t have to be the end of the road. Fighting an…
A truck accident is not just a car accident on a bigger scale. They have a different set of federal rules, more than one defendant that can share responsibility, and corporate defense teams that begin working to limit liability before the victims are even out of the hospital. How a typical car accident case is…
Car accidents are common in Las Vegas, especially on busy roads with lots of visitors, rideshare vehicles, and late-night drivers. After a crash, it is normal to feel shaken and unsure of what to do. However, the actions you take right away can impact your safety, insurance claim, and any legal matters that might come…
Most people assume that after a car accident, the facts will naturally become obvious. Unfortunately, accident scenes are usually far more confusing than people expect. Drivers are stressed, witnesses are distracted, and even small crashes can quickly turn into arguments over details that nobody remembers clearly. This growing uncertainty is one reason dashcams have become…
After an accident, emotions run high, and confusion often takes over. Whether the injury is minor or severe, the actions taken immediately afterward can significantly impact the outcome of a personal injury claim. Many people rush into filing a claim without properly documenting the incident or understanding what information is needed, which can weaken their…
The moments after a serious car crash are chaotic. Your heart is racing, you are trying to figure out if everyone is okay, and the last thing on your mind is building a legal case. That is completely understandable. But the evidence that exists right after a crash, at the scene, on your phone, in…
You filed your injury claim in New York some time ago. Things started well. Adjusters called back. Emails got answered. Then? Crickets. The phone died out. Your inbox went dry. The bills, however? They kept coming in, and nothing happened. Sound about right? This isn’t a topic that comes up during the friendly first call….
After a crash, the fault is rarely as simple as it first appears. These accidents happen often and typically result in serious injuries and financial hardship. New York follows comparative negligence rules. That means both drivers in a crash can share the blame. Courts look closely at what each driver did before assigning any damages….
The evidence in your case is what separates a strong claim from one that goes nowhere. In a crash where one car rams into the back of another, the at-fault driver is usually the one who hit from behind. But usually is not always, and insurance companies know how to exploit that. If you were…
