Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog
Boston is a tough city to move through on foot or by bike. Between narrow lanes, double-parked vehicles, sudden door openings, delivery traffic, and ride share pickups that happen everywhere from curb cuts to bus lanes, pedestrians and cyclists face risks that don’t exist in less congested places. When the car that hits you is driving for Uber or Lyft, the claim can become more complicated than a normal automobile accident because insurance coverage depends on what the driver was doing in the rideshare app at the moment of impact.
If you were struck while walking or cycling in Boston, your recovery may still be straightforward, but only if the right evidence is preserved early and the correct insurance layers are identified. Massachusetts law regulates transportation network companies (TNCs) and requires certain insurance protections when a driver is providing rideshare services.