A Four-Step Guide When stepping into an Uber or Lyft, your focus is probably on where you’re going and what you’re going to do once you get there. It’s unlikely that you’re thinking, what will I do if the driver gets in an accident, and I get injured? Unfortunately, Uber and Lyft accidents happen all too often, leaving the injured passenger to wonder where to turn, what to do, and how to pay for their medical bills. The old adage rings true: knowledge really is power, especially when it comes to Uber and Lyft accidents. Whether you utilize the rideshare… Read More
What dictates whether a claim is brought by an individual plaintiff, or collectively by a group of plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit? To pursue the latter, all plaintiffs must report similar facts pertaining to the basis of their claim, and therefore all plaintiffs will present the same legal theories to the court. Since the nature of most personal injury cases is such that the circumstances of one differ from another (e.g., the defendant, the cause of the incident, the damages, etc.), most of these cased are brought independently rather than as part of a class action lawsuit. Does this… Read More
Getting into an accident is stressful under any circumstance, but it can be even more overwhelming when it happens to a passenger in a rideshare vehicle who was just trying to take a quick, convenient trip from point A to point B. If you’ve been injured as a passenger in a Lyft or Uber, you may be wondering who was at fault and how to prove it, and even more importantly, how you will be compensated for your injuries and losses. We’ve compiled some of the most commonly asked questions and answers that all injured rideshare passengers will need. What… Read More
Rideshare drivers are independent contractors, not employees of the rideshare companies like Uber, Lyft and Uber Eats. This means that they are required to carry their own private auto insurance on top of the policy that is provided by the rideshare company that they drive for. The insurance policy that is paid for by these rideshare companies only covers their contractors and passengers when the driver enters a particular status: Offline Status: When a rideshare driver is still in the rideshare vehicle but is not currently using the ridesharing app, their status is offline. If they are involved in an auto… Read More
Nine Critical Steps In Helping To Document Your Case. As a passenger who has been injured in an Uber or Lyft accident in Florida, protecting your right to compensation for your damages is paramount. In most cases, the source of compensation will come from the at-fault or liable party, which may or may not be the Uber or Lyft driver you accepted a ride from; it could be one or several third-party drivers, the government entity charged with maintaining the road where the accident occurred, or even a construction company that failed to implement safety measures in their work zone.… Read More
In a matter of years, rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the way people get around. With a mobile app and a few clicks, you can have an Uber or Lyft driver at your service within minutes. Getting from point A to point B has perhaps never required such little effort, but there’s another side to this booming ridesharing industry: uncertainty and confusion surrounding insurance coverage after an accident. The industry is so new and has grown so quickly that even the insurance adjusters and courts are navigating unfamiliar terrain. However, there is still a lot of information… Read More
Auto accidents happen in the blink of an eye, but the consequences can last a lifetime—especially if you don’t take the appropriate steps soon after. It’s true that in order to work as a driver for Uber, a person has to undergo a background check and evaluation of their driving record. Ideally, only the safest drivers will end up working for Uber (or any other ridesharing service, for that matter), but the truth is that even the safest drivers can find themselves in an accident. If you are a passenger in an Uber accident, the first and most important step… Read More
As the popularity and demand for rideshare services grow, it is sensible to become informed on the type of protection that these services offer. Rideshare drivers, such as Uber drivers, are expected to carry certain insurance coverage while they are offline and online. However, it is important to note that every state has different insurance coverage requirements and minimums. In Florida, rideshare drivers are required by law to have insurance coverage when the rideshare app is on, which is normally provided by the rideshare company’s partner insurance carrier. When a driver is offline or not accepting any rideshare passengers, their… Read More
Today, rideshare companies have become a regular part of daily life in most major cities, as well as many smaller ones, towns, and communities. They offer a service that certainly has value; ridesharing is convenient, easy to use, and affordable. And in general, Uber vehicles are typically clean and maintained, and the drivers are, for the most part, safe, considerate drivers. There’s a lot of pluses, indeed. However, no system is ever perfect, and for those rare times, you encounter an unsafe driver Uber provides an avenue for reporting them, with the ultimate goal of taking dangerous drivers out of… Read More
The town of Jupiter, FL has adopted a unique program to reduce drunk driving arrests and to help prevent drunk driving accidents on major holidays. By setting aside enough money to cover Uber rides of up to $15 over New Year’s Eve, the town was able to cut drunk driving arrests to zero during the same period. The town used the same voucher program over the Fourth of July weekend a few months before. Ilan Kaufer, a Jupiter Councilmember, was inspired to adopt the program when a college friend was badly hurt in an alcohol-related accident. Kaufer wanted to prevent… Read More
