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Multi-Vehicle Crashes Involving Uber or Lyft

Ridesharing with companies like Uber and Lyft is the hottest new thing. Thousands of customers use these companies to take them to their destination of choice in South Florida each day, whether they are headed to Miami International Airport, Aventura Mall, or visiting one of the trendy restaurants in South Beach. Yet, like any other…

Calling for an Uber Doesn’t Mean Asking for Injuries

Uber is a great way to get around, especially in areas that have little-to-no taxi service available. But, what happens when that rideshare experience turns into a catastrophe? When you climb into an Uber, the last thing that you expect is to end up injured in an accident. But, what do you do if your…

Car-Sharing Accidents: Who’s Responsible?

We’ve seen ridesharing become a mainstream moneymaking opportunity in America, but now car-sharing is turning into a popular counterpart. The idea that you can rent your own car to others and reap financial benefits is a unique business concept—but it’s also fraught with numerous legal hurdles. One of the biggest problems is the possibility of…

Should I Try to Handle My Car Accident Claim on My Own First?

You were in a car accident, and now you’re dealing with serious legal claims. Whether you were seriously injured or faced significant property damage, you may find yourself wondering: “Should I try to handle my car accident claim on my own first?” You may feel that working with a lawyer is an expensive proposition, or…

What Can I Do If My Child Is Hit by a Lyft Driver?

For a parent, few moments are more stressful and upsetting than learning their child has been involved in a car accident. Simply figuring out how to proceed is difficult. What do you do for your child first? How do you handle the legalities? Who is responsible for paying for your child’s medical bills? Here are…

Is It Too Late to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney for Injuries After a Lyft Accident?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident as a passenger on a Lyft ride, it can be difficult to figure out whose insurance should pay your medical bills and other expenses. Under Florida’s no-fault insurance laws, your (or your parents’ or spouse’s) personal injury protection (PIP) insurance may cover you. But under a relatively…

Make Sure Your Uber Driver is Legit Before You Climb In

Since we were very young, our parents have taught us never to get into a car with strangers. Even as an adult, you know better than to accept a ride from just anyone. If a shady stranger pulls up and offers to give you a ride, you say “No.” Except, of course, if that stranger…

9 Critical Safety Tips for College Students Using Uber and Lyft

Taking an Uber or Lyft is a great way to get around town without a car—not to mention a responsible choice to make if you’ve been drinking. So if you’re heading out to Miami Beach or South Beach or going shopping at the Aventura Mall to unwind after a long week of classes, you may…

Autonomous Vehicles: How Accidents Happen, and a Glimpse of Their Future

Autonomous vehicles, or self-driving cars, are the future of transportation in America. Whether navigating the traffic on Ft. Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard or Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami Beach, automation has the potential to get us to our destinations safer, quicker, and perhaps cheaper. Although autonomous vehicles are still being tested, car companies are already…

A Florida Case Tests the Limits of Ride-Hailing Company Lyft’s Liability

Is a ridesharing company liable for the death of a passenger after the ride has ended? Therein lies the question in a matter currently pending before Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals. It’s a case that tests the limits of the long-standing, sometimes vexing legal doctrine of proximate causation. In this post, we walk you…