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Jared Hoffa (Jaredhoffa)
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210 Rider GuruJared Hoffa is Business Development Manager for LegalRideshare.
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The Guide To Understanding Accidents, Injuries, & Insurance
Before we dig in, let’s quickly discuss some basics of traffic and injury law. Every driver has a duty to … -
How can drones help drivers?
It's an interesting take from a company called Aerial Influence. I interviewed them about how drones can help, especially during … -
What are drivers entitled to after an accident?
Injured after an accident? Attorney and co-founder of LegalRideshare, Bryant Greening breaks down how the process works. -
How do I protect myself against the coronavirus? We talk with Dr. Eric Mizuno
What is coronavirus? How can Uber and Lyft drivers protect themselves? Attorney Bryant Greening of LegalRideshare asked Dr. Eric Mizuno … -
If I get into an accident in period one, am I covered?
LegalRideshare gets calls everyday from drivers who are misinformed about when Uber / Lyft will cover your accidents. Attorney Bryant … -
Want to talk to a Lawyer? On February 9th You can!
Since I've been answering a lot really good questions on this form, I thought it might be fun to try … -
What happens if you get hit by someone who is underinsured or has no insurance at all?
The more you drive the more likely you are to get into an accident. And if it happens, nothing is … -
Have A Question For Our Rideshare Attorney?
On Sunday, LegalRideshare did a Facebook Live Q&A with Attorney Bryant Greening. We've covered insurance, periods of driving, autonomous vehicles, … -
What apps (if any) do you use in case of an emergency / accident?
At LegalRideshare we always stress to drivers that if you're in an accident to call 911 and file a police … -
Should Rideshare Drivers Take A Training Course?
(I'll probably get skewered for this, but it's worth a discussion!)While most rideshare drivers are more than fit for … -
If I get into an accident should my pax also report it to Uber?
Yes. Regardless of who's at fault for the accident, everyone should report the incident to Uber. It'll help to … -
Why should I go to the doctor after an accident? I'm not that hurt.
LegalRideshare receives calls all the time from drivers who are injured in accidents, but decide they weren't hurt enough to … -
NYC recently reversed the lifted rideshare advertising ban for drivers. How does this hurt drivers?
Little Background:NYC had originally banned advertising in rideshare vehicles. In 2015, that ordinance was challenged in federal court. In … -
I found drugs in my car left by a pax? What do I do?
We're starting to hear about this happening more and more. A lot of the drivers LegalRideshare works with have said … -
I got into an accident? Now what?
When we talk about how to handle an accident, fault is really a non-issue. It doesn’t matter who did what, … -
Uber just laid off 400 employees. What does that mean for drivers?
Yesterday, news broke that Uber laid off 400 employees, most of which were in their marketing departments. While this doesn't … -
What happens when an electric scooter is involved in an accident?
With the recent explosion of electric scooters across the country, there's a lot of concerns about riders safety. But here's … -
I have a dashcam in my car, but I keep hearing I’m not allowed to record passengers unless they know about it, or agree to it. Is that true?
We get asked this question a lot at LegalRideshare and this is how we break it down.First, we always … -
I got into an accident and my passenger is claiming they can sue me. Is that true?
Here's the scenario: You have a passenger in your car. A few minutes later you're sitting at a stop light … -
If I’m in an accident as a Uber / Lyft driver, what do I do for the best possible outcome?
Sometimes it seems obvious what to do if you're in an accident, but when it happens you may be stunned, …
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All you need to do is go to our Facebook page on that day/time and watch live. If you have any questions you can just type them into the chat and we'll answer them.
If you RSVP to the event, you'll get a reminder: https://www.facebook.com/events/2509295832646227/
Sorry to hear about the issues with Lyft. LegalRideshare typically focuses on drivers involved in accidents and injuries, so this issue is a bit outside our scope of expertise. However, here's my suggestion:
I'd look for a contract / employment attorney in your area who can shed light on if you have a case or not. Easiest way to do that is search for your state's bar association. Once there, you should be able to find categories for attorneys.
Another option is also to see if you can go to a local Lyft hub and talk to someone about the issue. Sometimes it helps get clarification on what can be done.
Hope that helps!
For those who missed the live stream you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/jGt_V413kB4?t=404
Absolutely! Anything rideshare-related.
All you need to do is go to our Facebook page on that day/time and watch live. If you have any questions you can just type them into the chat and we'll answer them.
If you RSVP to the event, you'll get a reminder: https://www.facebook.com/events/2509295832646227/
Of course! It's a great way for us to be able answer questions right away.
Typically, there's repercussions for drivers who don't carry insurance. For example, in Illinois you'd be fined up to $1000, have a suspended drivers license and $100 reinstatement fee. If that person hit you, that's when you can file an Uninsured Motorist claim as explained above.
Because you reported it, Uber will still be aware of the accident and that's the most important. If the passenger doesn't report it, it could slow things down. Ideally, you want to already have his contact info, so the insurance and/or attorneys can reach him down the road, should he not willingly report the crash or participate.
Absolutely. We actually did a video not too long ago explaining each period and when you're covered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZN9JHwjLu8
It feels inconvenient at the time, but it really does make a difference. Plus they're trained to know what to file and how to handle the accident report.
#3 is tough and we understand situations happen where you can't always do what you should. Yes, "Unless told to do so" would be dictated by law enforcement. Really our focus is to make sure drivers get enough information to have them covered and these are the best steps to do that. We made this checklist after we noticed a trend of drivers not gathering enough information after an accident.
Different cities have different names for them, but in Chicago Divvy is a bike rental like Lime Bikes or Motivate.
LegalRideshare's focus is mostly geared toward rideshare issues, however we're always happy to see if we can help outside that scope and if not, can refer you to another firm.
A lot of times yes. That's why it's important to get their info before they jump out and switch cars.