Monthly Archives: March 2023
Rideshare Drivers: Employees Or Contractors? It Makes A Difference For Accident Victims
Are Uber or Lyft (rideshare) drivers employees of these companies, or independent contractors? There are a lot of issues that relate to this fundamental question, but from a car accident victim’s standpoint, the answer to these questions can make a big difference. That’s because a driver that is an employee allows a victim to… Read More »
Why Are Rideshares More Dangerous Than Other Forms Of Transportation?
Anytime you get into a car with a driver, you take a risk. That’s not just a risk of the unknown—such as what other drivers on the road may do—but it also includes the risks involved in the person driving. Ordinarily, there is at least some bit of security, assuming you have some familiarity… Read More »
Don’t Rely Too Much On Pedestrian Avoidance Technology
As the years have gone on, cars have become equipped with more and more technology to help us avoid accidents, or make them less severe, if we are involved in an accident. Most of the technology works, and has reduced the amount and severity of accidents. But one area where technology is lacking and… Read More »
Available Insurance In A Rideshare Accident
Insurance in a car accident case can be a confusing mix of coverages, participants, and policies. The typical car accident insurance coverage can have multiple parts to it, with different coverages that cover different kinds of damages, compounded by potentially multiple parties to the accident. That maze of insurance gets even more complex when… Read More »