Vehicle and Driver Requirements for Uber and Lyft
James D. Payer | October 11, 2023 | Florida Laws
Uber and Lyft are popular rideshare companies. Rideshare services have become one of the most common ways to get around Orlando, Florida if you do not have a vehicle of your own. Tourists often use rideshare services instead of using public buses or taxis. Uber and Lyft drivers are independent contractors. They use their personal… read more
Car Accidents Caused By Brake Checking in Florida
James D. Payer | September 14, 2023 | Car Accidents
Brake checking is a dangerous behavior that can expose drivers to many risks. A driver could get injured in an car wreck accident they caused. The brake checker may become liable for someone else’s injuries. And the brake checker may even get prosecuted for reckless driving. What Is Brake Checking? There are two ways to… read more
The Differences Between Civil and Criminal Liability
James D. Payer | October 25, 2018 | Florida Laws
Not to be too dramatic, but let’s say you are in Orlando for the weekend and you, unfortunately, get involved in an auto accident. This could either mean a civil or criminal lawsuit, in either case, you have Payer Law Personal Injury Lawyers to assist you. A civil case typically includes a private dispute between people or… read more