Year: 2019
We live in a fast-paced society where instant gratification has become possible thanks to numerous advances in technology. Now, no matter where you live, you can have almost anything you want delivered to your front door in two days or less. No more getting in the car, browsing multiple stores, and fighting with other shoppers […]
Consumer advocacy group the Center for Auto Safety has sent letters to rideshare companies Uber, Lyft, Via, and Juno imploring them to keep vehicles with unaddressed recalls off the roads, Wired reported recently. The move was in response to an August Consumer Reports story that showed one in every six Uber or Lyft vehicles had […]
If you frequently drive on Interstate 5 in Sacramento, you probably already know that massive changes to your commute are on the way. It is being billed as one of the largest construction projects in Sacramento. Over the course of the next three years, I-5 will receive a makeover as improvements are made between the […]
Attorney John Demas represented Carol K. and Ken K. who were injured in a bicycle collision on the American River Bike Trail in Folsom, California. The case resulted in a $10,200,000 verdict. The case arose from a collision that occurred on the evening of June 2, 2014. The Defendants, a 19-year-old male, and 16-year-old female […]
A review of data from New York City and the Seattle area found that about 1 in every 6 rideshare vehicles registered for Uber and Lyft had unaddressed safety defects, Consumer Reports said. Consumer Reports safety advocate William Wallace noted that this was despite Uber’s website telling people they could “ride with confidence” and Lyft […]
Any car accident is stressful, but it can be particularly confusing when the accident involves a rideshare vehicle like Uber or Lyft. It can be challenging to determine who is responsible and what insurance policies are available to compensate you, especially if you’ve been injured, can’t work, and have mounting medical bills. If you’ve been […]
Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies have revolutionized the way that people get around Sacramento and places all over California. Instead of driving yourself, riding the bus, or calling a taxicab, people looking for a ride can connect and pay others to take them to their destination, all through a handy mobile application. While these […]
Over 40 firefighters and 15 ambulances responded to a train accident in Sacramento during the evening of August 22nd. A collision between a passenger train and a maintenance train left at least 27 people injured. The wreck happened west of the Winter Street light rail station, near Roseville Road and Marconi Ave. Though the majority of […]
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed the way many people get around. They provide a safe alternative to having a few drinks getting behind the wheel, and carpooling is better for the environment. Whether you’re headed to work or the bar, ridesharing is an incredibly convenient and affordable way to travel. Unfortunately, Uber […]
Rideshare services can be a quick and inexpensive way for people to get around. For drivers, it can be a great way to make some money on their own time. Because income from driving for rideshare services is only limited by the number of fares available and your own time, some drivers might be inadvertently […]