From the Desk of McGee, Lerer & Associates

Car Accident. I Live in My Car. What Are My Rights? April 18, 2023

Question: I was sleeping in my car when a drunk driver ran into it. My car is totaled. I live in my car. I now have nowhere to live and nowhere to store my belongings. What are my rights against the ...

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CA Appellate Court Rules E-Scooter Company Owes Duty to Pedestrians April 11, 2023

The California Appellate Court ruled in favor of pedestrians and against electric scooter companies. Read the court ruling here. McGee, Lerer & Associates represents an elderly woman who tripped and ...

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Driving in Curb Lane and Hit by Left-Turning Car. Who’s at Fault? April 3, 2023

Question: I was traveling in the lane next to the curb and was hit by a car that was turning left. The impact caused me to jump the curb and I hit a pole. The drivers in the two lanes to my left had ...

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Insurance Adjuster Blaming Me for Delay in Seeking Medical Treatment Affect Car Accident March 29, 2023

Question: The other driver’s insurance company is making a low settlement offer. The adjuster’s justification is that I delayed getting medical treatment. It’s not fair they are using that against me ...

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Hit by Uber Driver Who Was Using Friend’s Account. Uber Denying the Claim. March 13, 2023

Question: I was injured in a car accident involving an Uber. The Uber driver ran a red light. Uber says it’s not responsible because the Uber driver was using someone else’s account and so was not ...

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New 1/1/2023 California Bike Law – Drivers Must Change Lanes When Passing Bicyclists December 16, 2022

Existing law in California requires a motorist who is passing a bicyclist to do so in a safe manner, and in no case at a distance of less than 3 feet. This law has proven difficult to follow, and ...

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