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Personal Injury Lawsuits Against Tesla

There are at least 24 pending lawsuits currently filed against Tesla. Many of the lawsuits allege that Tesla’s Autopilot feature caused Tesla cars to swerve into the wrong lanes or even off the road. Most of the car-specific lawsuits against Tesla involve their Model X, but there will undoubtedly be more lawsuits involving the Model 3 as more are sold. Since 2016, at least three...
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Scary Uber Rides. Will Lawsuits Force Change?

In 2014 a woman in Los Angeles ended up on a nightmare ride to an abandoned lot almost 20 miles off the route to her home. Once at the lot, her Uber driver locked the doors. Only when she screamed did he finally return her home. In response, Uber sent her an “automated” email reply apologizing for the “inefficient route.” The passenger’s fare was also......
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The Parents of a 20-year Old Amateur Trader Sue Robinhood Following His Suicide Caused by Trading Losses

The parents of Alexander Kearns, who killed himself after thinking he had lost $730,000 on stock trading app, Robinhood, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Robinhood. The 20-year-old young man died by suicide in June 2020 shortly after reaching out to Robinhood’s customer service to help him understand why his account showed a negative balance of $730,000 on the stock trading platform. What is...
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Who Is Liable In A Rideshare Accident in California?

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Uber and Lyft are now widespread In California and in most cities in the U.S., and Uber’s imprint is international. Uber and Lyft are comparable to numerous taxi services in that they do not own, control, or operate the cars and do not hire the drivers. Instead, the drivers deal with companies to pick up passengers. Unlike taxis, passengers cannot hail an Uber or Lyft...
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The Aunt Who Sued Her Nephew Over A Hug’s Personal Injury

She’s been called the “aunt from hell,” “the Auntie Christ,” and worse all over social media. Jennifer Connell of New York City sued her nephew for $127,000, alleging the little boy did not behave reasonably when he leapt into her arms at his 8th birthday celebration in 2011, and causing her a personal injury–broken wrist. Connell said the broken wrist had caused her longstanding problems.......
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Pros and Cons of Lawsuit Loans for Car Accident Claims

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Car accidents can leave not just physical scars but also financial burdens in their wake. The journey from the immediate aftermath of an accident to securing compensation can take time and be fraught with challenges, including legal battles and financial hardships. So in turn, many victims of car accidents who are in need of cash turn to lawsuit loans for the interim while they receive...
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The Reeves Law Group Awards $2,500 Scholarship to Harvard Law Student, Adaeze Anita Onyimah

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The Reeves Law Group has just awarded a $2,500 scholarship to Adaeze Anita Onyimah, to assist her financially at Harvard Law School. This year marks the 8th anniversary of the firm’s annual Future Lawyer Scholarship, which is designed to assist law students who are focused on innovative ways to provide legal services to the community, particularly to the less fortunate. “The judging for scholarship applications...
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Where Do Slip And Fall Accidents Most Commonly Occur?

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Slip and fall accidents are difficult to predict as they can take place just about anywhere, on any surface, although there are some areas where these types of accidents are more likely to occur, like grocery stores and parking lots. Where a slip and fall accident happens has considerable influence on how a plaintiff goes about making a slip and fall claim, so if you...
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Explained: Types of Heavy-duty Trucks and Semis

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Sharing the road with big rigs, custom haulers, tow trucks, semi-trucks, and other powerful vehicles can feel intimidating. In 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 10,000 deaths occurred from truck accidents, 772 of which came from large and heavy-duty trucks. Everyone on the road, not just drivers, should understand the dangers of large trucks. With adequate knowledge, you can drive defensively and...
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UC Berkeley Law Student Djenab Conde Wins $3,000 Scholarship

We are honored to announce the 2018 winner of the Reeves Law Group scholarship: Djenab Conde. Djenab is a student of UC Berkeley, School of Law. She is a 2019 J.D. Candidate. Djenab’s compelling essay made an impact on the judges. As a child of immigrant parents and a mixed family, Djenab was born in Beijing, China and grew up in China, Guinea, Mali, Côte......
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