For Robert David Fenstersheib of Fenstersheib Law Group, practicing personal injury law is a family business. He goes above and beyond to carry on the legacy of his late father, who began the practice more than 39 years ago. Every client that he and his sister, Stephanie Fentersheib, who is also a personal injury attorney, meet gets treated with individualized care. “Our clients are very important to us,” he says. “We treat every case as if they were family because we want them to be heard and to know someone is advocating for their pain.” Earning his law degree from… Read More
1. What Kind Of “Personal Auto Insurance” Are Rideshare Drivers Required To Carry In Florida, And When Does It Apply? Very few rideshare drivers carry anything beyond a run-of-the-mill personal policy, just like most people on the road. Many drivers who use their vehicles to make money need to purchase a commercial rather than a personal policy. However, this comes at a hefty price, and since it isn’t a requirement for Uber or Lyft drivers in Florida, not many are willing to pay it. Here’s the critical piece of information: personal policies (without special endorsements for rideshare drivers) do not… Read More
Everything changes with the click of a button – at least when it comes to rideshare insurance coverage. As soon as a rideshare driver opens the Uber or Lyft app and makes themselves available to pick up passengers, Uber or Lyft insurance kicks in to provide additional coverage, beyond the limits of the rideshare driver’s personal auto insurance policy. But how much coverage does it provide? Who does it apply to? And does it increase once a passenger’s actually been picked up? These are the questions that all rideshare passengers and drivers should know how to answer, so let’s start… Read More
Uber and Lyft have dramatically altered their Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage insurance in Florida. They no longer provide 1 million in coverage for injuries you sustained in an accident while driving for or riding in a Lyft or Uber, if you or your driver are not at fault for the accident and the at fault party does not have insurance or inadequate insurance coverage. In fact, they no longer provide any UM insurance coverage to their rider’s or driver’s if the at fault party’s insurance is inadequate or nonexistent. Fenstersheib Law Group Call your Rideshare Accident Experts 24 hours /… Read More
Have you been injured as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft? Are you considering hiring legal counsel, but aren’t sure if it’s really necessary? If so, you’re not alone. As the number of Uber and Lyft drivers on the road increases, so too does the number of accidents – some of which result in serious, life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, only a fraction of injured plaintiffs obtain all of the compensation they’re entitled to, and in most cases, it’s because they chose to forgo representation by an experienced rideshare attorney. Let’s explore three main reasons you, as an injured passenger, should… Read More
As a passenger in an Uber or Lyft, you trust your driver to get you from point A to point B safely and quickly for a fair price. But in reality, any Uber or Lyft ride could end in an auto accident, which could lead to time-consuming and costly injuries. This is why it is critical for anyone who uses Uber or Lyft—even if only on occasion—to know their rights, and what steps to take in the event of an accident. To that end, let’s review some important information: Your Rights As An Uber Or Lyft Passenger As a passenger… Read More
The aftermath of any auto accident can be complicated, but even more so when that auto accident involves Uber or Lyft, and you as the passenger. Most people hop into an Uber or Lyft without hesitation, enjoying the convenience offered by these rideshare companies and anticipating a quick arrival to their destination; few are prepared to experience an accident before making it there. Whether you’ve already been in an accident as an Uber or Lyft passenger in Florida, or you simply use these companies often, this article will help you understand what to expect after an accident, and why hiring… Read More
Stepping into an Uber or Lyft, you’re probably focused on where you’re going, and what you’ll do once you get there. Few of us consider the possibility that we won’t make it to our destination at all…but instead find ourselves as the passenger in an Uber or Lyft accident. Unfortunately, rideshare accidents aren’t uncommon, especially considering the pressure drivers face to not only pick up and drop off their passengers in a timely manner, but maximize their profits each shift. This is why it’s paramount that customers of Uber and Lyft know how to pursue compensation should they suffer injuries… Read More
It’s always a risk, but never one that we think will actually happen: your Uber or Lyft driver has just gotten in an accident, and you don’t even know whether you’ve been injured. Fortunately, Florida law requires Uber and Lyft drivers to be covered by no less than $1 million in liability coverage when there is a passenger in the vehicle. However, the coverage of $1 million only applies if the Uber or Lyft drivers are at fault by causing the accident and cited for the accident. This coverage is designed to provide compensation for bodily injury (including death) as… Read More
A shortage of Uber and Lyft drivers is causing long wait times and high prices for customers in several states, with Florida being no exception. But what else could this driver shortage cause? Accidents, leaving injured passengers wondering where to turn. While it’s no secret that Uber and Lyft have been involved in numerous serious auto accidents and injuries across the nation, the problem is likely to worsen due to increased pressure on a smaller number of drivers. Let’s explore the top common causes of Uber and Lyft auto accidents: Driver Distraction due to reliance on GPS and Uber or… Read More
