Rideshare accidents raise complex insurance questions that are often misunderstood until after an injury occurs. Unlike traditional motor vehicle claims, insurance coverage involving Uber and Lyft in New Hampshire depends on highly specific factors, including the driver’s status within the app at the time of the incident and the interaction between state law, personal auto […]
Personal Injury
Proposed Legislation Aims to Strengthen Protections for Rideshare Users in Massachusetts
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering new legislation that would expand criminal penalties for sexual offenses committed by rideshare drivers during the course of a ride. While the details are still evolving, what is clear is that the state is responding to a pattern seen across multiple industries: people in positions of relative power abusing vulnerable individuals […]
Why You Might Need Auto Insurance Even If You Don’t Own a Car
Key Takeaways You don’t have to own a car to need auto insurance. If walking or cycling is your main mode of transportation and you don’t own a car, a non-owner auto insurance policy can be one of the most effective and overlooked ways to safeguard your health and financial stability. Non-owner policies cover people, […]
Massachusetts Car Insurance: Are You Really Fully Insured?
Key Takeaways: Massachusetts auto policies have 12 parts; only Parts 1–4 are compulsory These compulsory parts provide minimal coverage in the event you are responsible for the medical costs and pain and suffering of someone injured in a car accident, including limited coverage for yourself and family members You may be held financially responsible for […]
How Mandatory Arbitration Clauses Strip Your Rights
In the past few years, have you: Purchased a new car? Upgraded your cell phone plan? Used a ride share? Made an online purchase? Placed a loved one in a nursing home? Filled out the warranty for your child’s football or bike helmet? Opened a brokerage or bank account? Bought home, health, or car insurance? […]
