There are plenty of questions that may arise after a rideshare accident. It’s easy to understand that you may not understand your rights, how to prove liability, against whom to file a claim, and what the process looks like. There are several factors that can impact your entire claim, and it’s in your best interests to have a lawyer on…
If you suffer a severe injury because of someone else’s negligence, even in a rideshare accident, it’s crucial to understand how to pursue compensation. In a rideshare accident, you must recognize the insurance coverages provided and when they apply. Either way, you’re going through an insurance company to get money to cover expenses related to the injuries you sustain. In…
As rideshare companies become more and more popular, you start to see many vehicles with an associated sticker indicating the company for whom they work. While it is a great opportunity for many, there are some individuals who can be negligent and cause a severe collision. One question that may be brought up is whether or not these companies have…
The moment an accident occurs, it can be shocking. You’re unsure of what to do next, you may be dealing with a physical injury, and you need to protect yourself and your ability to pursue compensation. It’s vital to recognize who common victims are in a rideshare accident and the severity of the crashes to take legal action for the…
Whenever you rely on a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft, you never expect to encounter a severe situation in which you suffer an injury. Unfortunately, these types of accidents can happen. As a potential passenger, another driver, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian, you need to recognize what rights you have to pursue compensation. Note: Rideshare accidents are down with…
Accidents involving Uber and Lyft accidents can be much more complex than normal accidents. Depending on the situation, the rideshare driver, the vehicle manufacturer, or the company they drive for may be held liable for damages. In the infographic below, we break down three scenarios that can impact liability in the event of a ridesharing accident: If you or a…
In September, California passed a landmark law that will make it much more difficult to categorize certain workers as independent contractors. Essentially, independent contractors are workers who work on “gigs” and do not get employee benefits (such as overtime, time off, parental leave, etc.). California’s Assembly Bill 5, however, will require more companies to treat workers as full-fledged employees. Uber…
You and your friends decide to end your late night and go back home after having a few drinks. You did not drive because you knew you would be consuming alcoholic beverages. Luckily, Uber and Lyft exist, making finding a way home as simple as hitting a button on your phone. Your driver arrives at your designated location and takes…
Uber and Lyft vehicles help individuals across the country in various ways. Many use these vehicles to get around town, commute to work, or get home safely after a night of drinking. While there are numerous benefits to using rideshare vehicles, the unfortunate reality is that we don’t know exactly whose car we may be getting into. In recent months…
Personal auto insurance policies are tricky and hard to understand, and complications increase when someone is injured as a passenger of a rideshare company. In a typical rideshare accident, the injured party (the passenger, in this case) seeks damages from whoever caused the accident (the rideshare driver or another third-party driver.) However, what happens if the rideshare passenger is injured…