RIDE-SHARE HORROR STORIES What to Do if You’re in an Uber Accident
A quick internet search for personal narratives featuring Uber, Lyft, or other ride-share experiences will yield any curious tech-user hundreds of outlandish or even terrifying stories that are difficult to forget. Some accounts are humorous, such as the 13-year-old passenger who falsely accused an Uber driver of speeding in order to get a refund so he could buy candy, while other accounts are frightening, such as the passenger who overdosed while in the car, requiring the driver to take him to the nearest hospital. Regardless of the severity of these stories, the possibility of some kind of incident happening during a ride with Uber or Lyft is real. So, if an accident occurs, you should know which steps to take in order to properly file a claim in the least- complicated way possible. Here at Smiley Law Firm, our attorneys want to make the process of navigating through the aftermath of a ride-share incident easier. Whether you were a passenger, a ride-share driver, or the driver of another vehicle that was nevertheless involved, we believe you deserve fair compensation. Due to the fact that ride-share services are less than a decade old, laws are still developing regarding which party’s insurance is financially responsible following an accident.
For example, while companies like Uber and Lyft maintain that they are simply a platform for connecting drivers to passengers, in some instances, the driver’s personal insurance may refuse to cover damages simply because their policy holder was engaged in ride-sharing at the time of the accident. They may
argue that the driver was using their vehicle for commercial purposes, placing them outside the bounds of a private insurance policy. This leaves injured passengers stuck in a complicated legal mess. But that is why we are here: To help figure out the process. Because these ride-sharing services are becoming increasingly popular and are more accessible than a standard taxi service, the number of people utilizing them could continue to grow, which could unfortunately result in more accidents. Having an experienced New Orleans auto accident lawyer in your corner will help ensure that the right party is held accountable and assist you to receive the compensation you deserve. Let us know how we can help!
CLASSIC FRENCH OMELET
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Ingredients
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3 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
1. In medium bowl, beat eggs with plastic fork until last traces of white are just mixed in. Season with salt and pepper. 2. In an 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter, swirling over medium heat until foamy but not browned. Add eggs, stirring rapidly with fork, while moving skillet to agitate eggs. Break up all curds by scraping bottom of skillet as they form. Stop stirring when eggs are softly scrambled and creamy (but loose enough to come together into a single mass), 1–2 minutes. 3. Using fork, gently spread egg in an even layer around skillet and scrape down any wispy bits around the edges. The top surface should be loose and creamy, but if still liquid, swirl skillet to bring raw egg to the edge where it will set faster. 4. Remove from heat. Tilt skillet up by handle. Using fork, gently roll omelet down over itself until nearly folded in half. Using fork, push omelet to edge of skillet so that the lower edge of egg just begins to overhang. Use fork to fold overhanging edge of egg back over, closing omelet. 5. Turn omelet out onto plate. It should have the seam on bottom.
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