As a growing number of companies and cities — including Sacramento — work to make more sustainable transportation options available, the number of e-bikes and e-scooters on the road is rising. Roughly 38.5 million trips were taken on shared e-scooters in 2018 in the U.S., according to the National Association…
On Dec. 7, 2019, two patrol cars were stationed next to a broken-down vehicle on the shoulder of 1-95 northbound near Exit 15 in Connecticut. Although the police flashed their emergency lights and set up a flare visible from several hundred yards away, a Tesla Model 3 crashed into both…
Every year, the National Highways Traffic Safety administration analyzes fatal injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents. The five factors contributing to pedestrian fatality data are population, light level, location, alcohol and other drugs, and vehicle type. Here at the Demas Law Group, P.C., we have examined the data surrounding the…
Bikes have surged in popularity among young urban professionals as a green, health-conscious option for commuting. Recognizing this trend, Uber saw the opportunity to expand its ridesharing empire into rentable bikes. The company acquired the bikeshare company JUMP in April 2018. While Silicon Valley looks at the bright red bikes…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
