Overview
Welcome to Lawyer Hit and Run – your best source for legal information on hit and run cases. By using this website (https://lawyerhitandrun.com/) or any resource, information, or services provided thereon, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth herein. These Terms of Use form a legally binding agreement (“Agreement”) between you (user) and Lawyer Hit and Run regarding your use of our website, resources, and any related affiliated services. You are advised to carefully read these Terms before using any part of our website. If you do not accept any part of these terms and conditions, we respectfully request you discontinue use of this website. Our intent is to provide reliable, accessible legal information for victims of hit-and-run accidents, other attorneys, and members of the general public. Your visit to our website is subject to these terms and policies for our mutual benefit.
Agreement to Terms
Your access to, and use of, the Lawyer Hit and Run site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use along with our Privacy Policy. They apply to all who visit the site (“Users”) as well as subscribers, members-attorneys or not-and bloggers contributing to the site. If you use this site on behalf of a corporate account, business entity, or an individual person, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such person or entity to these Terms of Use. You must stop accessing the site and using all our services immediately if you do not agree to these terms.
Changes to Terms
Lawyer Hit and Run reserves the right to modify, update, or change these Terms of Use at its discretion at any time. Users of the website are encouraged to review this page regularly for any updates or amendments. Continued use of the website following any changes or modifications constitutes acceptance of those changes. Should you disagree with any of the modified terms at any time, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the website and any associated resources.
User Eligibility and Responsibilities
Lawyer Hit and Run is designed to be used by persons at least 18 years of age or of the age of majority in any jurisdiction, whichever is greater. By using our website, you warrant that you fulfill this requirement. You further agree that you will not use this website in any way that would violate applicable law, regulation, court decision, or the Rules of Professional Conduct as may be in effect in your jurisdiction. You agree not to use and shall not permit others to use the website for an illegal, immoral, or fraudulent purpose or for any activity that harms, damages, or destroys the computer system or network, or the functionality, integrity, or operation of the site.
Information is Educational Only and Not Legal Advice
Content and materials on Lawyer Hit and Run, such as articles, guides, newsletters, and other resources, are provided for informational and educational use only. The information contained within this website is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Lawyer Hit and Run, or any individual contributors. Although the content on this site is created by skilled legal professionals, including Jessica Tran as well as her staff commentary and insights, it is general in nature and may not apply to your particular legal matter. Any users looking for legal advice based on their own particular circumstances are encouraged to seek and engage the services of a licensed attorney. Do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of information from this website.
Content Usage and Intellectual Property
All material, information, text, papers, concepts, computer programs, videos, graphics, logos, articles, maps, and other resources on the Lawyer Hit and Run site are the property of Lawyer Hit and Run or our suppliers of content and are protected by United States and international copyright and trade secret laws and regulations, as well as other intellectual property laws. Each user of this site is granted a limited license to access and make personal, non-commercial use only of the materials on the site. No portion of this site may be reproduced in any form for commercial purposes without the express written consent of Lawyer Hit and Run. Unauthorized use of Lawyer Hit and Run’s intellectual property may give rise to a legal claim against you.
User Content and Submissions
Lawyer Hit and Run may, in its sole discretion, permit users to post submissions. By posting any submission, you grant Lawyer Hit and Run the worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such submission throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the submission that you post, that the submission you post is accurate and not misleading, and that use of the submission you post does not violate any applicable law or regulation or the rights of any third party. Lawyer Hit and Run has no obligation to monitor or review submissions and reserves the right to remove or edit all or any portion of submissions in its sole discretion and without notice.
Restricted Behavior
- Engage in any activity that is unlawful or prohibited by any local, state, national, or international law.
- Post, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, fraudulently misrepresents your current or previous organization, or is otherwise objectionable.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent any person or entity’s affiliation with a person or entity.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, other User accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the website.
- Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, or any other computer programming routines or engines that may damage, disrupt, or limit the functionality of the website or the computer systems of other Users or of the Catch Group.
- Use any robot, spider, or scraper to obtain information from the website without our prior written permission.
- Interfere with or disrupt the security, integrity, or performance of the website or its resources.
Privacy Statement
Your privacy is a priority. Lawyer Hit and Run values the security of your personal details and is committed to transparency in how we gather, use, maintain, and share your information. Please carefully review our supplemental Privacy Policy, which is made a part of these Terms of Use by this reference. Our policy on the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you access our site, subscribe to our blog, or engage with our materials is outlined in the Privacy Policy. By using our site you are agreeing to the collection and use of information in accordance with the following privacy policy.
Newsletters and Opt-Out Requirements
When you subscribe to the Lawyer Hit and Run newsletter, or otherwise provide information to us via e-mail, you are granting your consent to receive communications from us electronically. All notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically will be deemed to have been provided to you when received via e-mail or when made available on our website. You may unsubscribe at any time from our newsletter, or otherwise opt out of future communications by following the instructions in our e-mails. We will take all reasonable steps to protect our users’ e-mail addresses and generally will not disclose such addresses to third parties except as provided in our Privacy Policy.
Links, References and Third Party Websites
The Lawyer Hit and Run website may include links to third-party websites, resources, or services not owned or controlled by Lawyer Hit and Run. We are not responsible for any matter arising from your access of those third-parties. These links exist solely as a convenience and do not imply any approval, association, validation, or endorsement by Lawyer Hit and Run. Use of and access to any third-party links is solely at your own risk. We strongly advise you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of all third-party websites you visit. Lawyer Hit and Run is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for damages or losses incurred or sustained as a result of the use of or reliance on any third-party content.
Disclaimers
Lawyer Hit and Run makes the site, content, and all materials available at this site (collectively “site”) on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lawyer Hit and Run disclaims all warranties and conditions, express or implied, including without limitation warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy and reliability, title, and non-infringement. Lawyer Hit and Run does not warrant that the site will meet your requirements or that it will be error free or uninterrupted, nor does Lawyer Hit and Run make any warranty about the accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any content, information, or material provided through or in connection with the services. We make no representations about the content and functionality of the website being secure from viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Lawyer Hit and Run, or its owners, directors, employees, contributors, or affiliates be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use or inability to use the website or its materials and resources even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Such limitations shall apply to, but not be limited to, damages for loss of data, profits, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from (i) your use or inability to use the website, (ii) any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmitted data or information or that of others, (iii) any content or conduct of any third party through the website by means of objectionable content, and/or (iv) other matters related to the website and/or its contents. Some jurisdictions do not permit exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages; in such an event our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
User Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Lawyer Hit and Run, its officers, directors, employees, contributors, agents, and affiliates harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from (i) your accessing or using the website or the content available through the website, (ii) your breach of any term of these Terms of Use, (iii) your violation of any third-party right (including without limitation, any intellectual property right, property right, or privacy right), and (iv) your negligent or wrongful act. The terms of these Terms of Use survive any termination or expiration hereof and also your right to use or access the website.
Termination and Suspension of Access
Lawyer Hit and Run, in its sole discretion, may terminate, suspend, or restrict your ability to access and/or use the website and resources and/or information on this site at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, if you violate these Terms of Use or any applicable law. Termination is effective upon notice, and your right to use the website immediately ceases. The parts of these Terms of Use that by their nature should survive termination will survive. We are not liable to you or any third-party for any termination of the website or blocking of your access to and/or use of the website.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use and any dispute arising out of or related to your use of the Lawyer Hit and Run site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. By use of our site, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts sitting in Los Angeles County, California in respect of any legal action or proceeding seeking relief based on these terms, or your use of this site.
Copyright Violations and DMCA Complaints
Lawyer Hit and Run takes the intellectual property of others very seriously and asks that users of the Website do the same. If any user of the Website believes that materials located at or linked to by the Website infringe on his/her/its intellectual property rights, such user must send a notice containing (a) a description of the copyrighted material claimed to have been infringed; (b) the location of the supposedly infringing materials on the Website; (c) your contact information, which must include a name and proper means of contacting you; (d) a statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in question is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; (e) a statement made under the penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate, and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner; and (f) an electronic or physical signature. DMCA notices should be sent to [email protected], or by regular mail at: 6789 Hollywood Blvd Ste 13, Los Angeles CA 90028. Upon receipt of a proper DMCA notice we will make all reasonable efforts to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
ADA Accessibility Policy
Lawyer Hit and Run is striving to provide a website that offers the broadest possible access for any person, regardless of ability or technology. We are following best practices and standards as defined by Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Please contact us via [email protected] if you notice any accessibility barriers on our site or have suggestions for improvement. We are always interested in your feedback on how we might improve the site. And while we cannot guarantee we can meet every request, we will make reasonable attempts to do so.
Children’s Online Privacy Policy
Lawyer Hit and Run does not knowingly collect or request personal information from children under the age of thirteen. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete such information as quickly as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and you think that your child under age 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so that we will be able to take the appropriate action.
International Access
While Lawyer Hit and Run is directed toward users in the United States, the Website is accessible globally. If you are using the Website from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. By using the Website, you consent to have your data transferred to and processed and stored in the United States, and that the Website Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with U.S. laws and regulations and these Terms of Use. We make no representation that the content and materials available on or through the Website are appropriate or available for use in other locations.
Suggestions and Comments
We welcome comments and suggestions for improving the online resources of the Lawyer Hit and Run website. Any such information you provide will be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting suggestions to us, you grant us permission to use, reproduce, modify, and publish your suggestions for any purpose without compensation or attribution, unless we otherwise agree in writing.
Full Agreement
This Agreement, along with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published by Lawyer Hit and Run on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lawyer Hit and Run with respect to the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, express or implied, with respect to such subject matter.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision will be deemed severable from the remaining terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Waiver
Failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Terms of Use by Lawyer Hit and Run shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver or modification of these terms and conditions must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Lawyer Hit and Run.
Assignment
You shall not assign, delegate, or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms of Use without the prior written consent of Lawyer Hit and Run. We may assign and transfer, in whole or in part, these Terms of Use, without limitation.
Your obligations and responsibilities hereunder shall survive any termination of these Terms of Use. We will not assume any liability for any unauthorized use of the Site or for any claims, suits, actions, occurrences, liabilities, losses, expenses, damages, fees, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising directly or indirectly from any unauthorized use of the Site.
Contact
Finally, if you have questions or comments about The Service or the Terms of Use we want to hear from you. You can reach us at:
Lawyer Hit and Run
6789 Hollywood Blvd Ste 13
Los Angeles CA 90028
Phone: (562) 921-0764
E-mail: [email protected]
We will do our best to respond to you promptly and helpfully.
Modifications to Terms of Use
Lawyer Hit and Run may revise these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our platform, legal requirements, or business practices. The latest version will always be available on this page, and the revision date will appear at the top of the page. If we make any substantial changes that require delivery of notice to you under the law, we will do so through reasonable means. Your continued use of the website after being presented with the changes will indicate your acceptance of those changes.
Acknowledgement
By accessing or using the Lawyer Hit and Run website and any utilities, products, or services available from it (together, the “Services”) or by accepting these Terms of Use (“Agreement”), you, the end-user (“you” or “User”), acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement. Your continued adherence to these terms will ensure that the Lawyers Hit and Run website provides a useful, informative, and reliable resource for all Users. Thanks for being part of the Lawyer Hit and Run community and trusting us to help provide you with expert counsel on all hit-and-run issues.
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