How Do I Report a Dangerous Lyft Driver?

May 15, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

The majority of Americans have ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft on their phone. In fact, around 29 percent of city dwellers report using these apps frequently. The majority of Lyft rides taken by people occur without incident. Yet, you may run into a situation where a driver makes you feel unsafe. If you feel…. Read More

How Does Rideshare Insurance in California Work?

April 30, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

For most people, Uber and Lyft have replaced taxi services as the preferred method of transportation when needing a ride. Ridesharing services are no longer a trendy fad. They have become an integral part of our everyday lives. As such, many people have questions about rideshare insurance in California. For example, are drivers and passengers…. Read More

Should I Go to the Doctor During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

April 24, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is currently overwhelming healthcare facilities across the country. As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, healthcare workers are scrambling to keep up. Medical facilities are also experiencing shortages in supplies, which is also contributing to the problem. If you have recently sustained injuries in an accident, you may be wondering if this…. Read More

Can You Choose Your Lyft Driver?

April 13, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

Ridesharing services are popular right now. The main reason is the convenience these services provide to people in need of a ride. Companies like Uber and Lyft allow their app users to request rides easily on their phones. At the same time, the software also displays a map which tracks the progress of the ride…. Read More

How Will Coronavirus Affect My Personal Injury Case?

March 25, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has caused uncertainty across the country as states grapple with the pandemic. Currently, California is under shelter-in-place orders. All non-essential businesses are closed and residents have been ordered to stay home as much as possible. So what does COVID-19 mean for your personal injury case? What is the impact on your case…. Read More

Is Lyft Dangerous?

March 13, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

Ridesharing services, like Uber and Lyft, offer riders a great alternative to taking taxi cabs or driving their own vehicles. They have reinvented transportation in many major cities across the United States. However, as these services continue to rise in popularity, so have ridesharing accidents. For example, since 2011, traffic deaths have increased by nearly…. Read More

How to Handle an Accident With an Uninsured Driver

February 27, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

Getting into an accident with an uninsured driver is scary. After all, without insurance, who will pay for your medical expenses and damages to your car? How will you support your family while you are recovering without compensation? Unfortunately, this is a common scenario, especially in California. Even though California law requires all drivers to…. Read More

Safety Tips for Drivers and Motorcyclists

February 10, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

If you drive a car, chances are you know that driving alongside a motorcycle can be a confusing and scary experience. This fear can stem from a lack of knowledge regarding safe practices when driving near a motorcycle. In order to avoid deadly collisions between automobile drivers and motorcyclists, there are a few crucial communication…. Read More

Here Are New California Driving Laws Going Into Effect for 2020

January 23, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

With the new year and the new decade comes fresh challenges for safety officials and lawmakers. To help combat the rise in motor vehicle accidents and fatalities in California, lawmakers have enacted numerous driving laws that will take effect this year. These new laws strive to protect motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians from suffering serious harm…. Read More

What Should I Do If I Slip and Fall in My Own Apartment Building?

January 13, 2020 | Posted By: Law Offices of Braid Pezzaglia

If you are renting an apartment space and you slip and fall, you might be wondering how your slip and fall case differs from other personal injury cases. There are some similarities, but there are also key differences in how this type of injury would be handled on a rental property. Like any other personal…. Read More

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