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Robotaxis Are Coming. Cities Must Set the Rules Before It’s Too Late.

By Bryant M. Greening, Co-Founder, LegalRideshare LLC The rise of robotaxis and autonomous vehicles promises to reshape our streets, our safety, and our communities. But...

A Third-Party Driver Hit Your Rideshare, Now What?

If another driver caused your rideshare crash, their personal auto insurance is the primary source for your compensation. Should that driver be uninsured or their...

How Do You File a Claim Against a Delivery Driver?

To file a claim after an accident with a delivery driver, you must first identify which insurance policy applies: the driver’s personal policy or the...

Who Is Responsible If a Pedestrian Is Hit by a Scooter?

When a pedestrian is hit by an e-scooter, the responsible party is typically the person or entity whose negligence caused the collision. Typically, this is...

Do You Have to Report a Rideshare Accident to Uber or Lyft?

Yes, you absolutely must report any accident to Uber or Lyft, regardless of how minor it seems. Reporting the incident through the app is the...

Can You Sue a Rideshare Driver for Negligence?

Yes, in many cases you can. But rideshare claims work differently than typical car accident cases. Whether you can sue, and who you sue, depends...

How Are Rideshare Accident Claims Different from Regular Car Accidents?

Rideshare accident claims are different from regular car accidents because they almost always involve multiple insurance policies with varying coverage limits. The responsible policy depends...

Chicago River West Assault Highlights Urgent Need for Rideshare Safety Reform

A recent report from CBS News Chicago has once again brought rideshare safety concerns into sharp focus. In the early hours of September 1, 2025,...

A Scooter or Bikeshare Rider Damaged Your Car. What Now?

If a scooter or bikeshare rider has damaged your car, you have three primary avenues for seeking payment for repairs:  Determining which one applies might...

What Happens if a Robotaxi Malfunctions and Causes an Accident?

If a robotaxi’s malfunction or error caused your accident, the company that owns, manufactured, or developed the software for the vehicle is typically responsible for...

Can You File a Workers’ Compensation Claim as a Rideshare Driver?

As a rideshare driver, you generally do not qualify to file for traditional workers’ compensation because companies like Uber and Lyft classify you as an...

What Happens If an Uninsured Driver Hits Your Rideshare?

If an uninsured driver hits your rideshare vehicle, your injuries and damages should be covered by the rideshare company’s Uninsured Motorist (UM) policy. Companies like...