Editor's note: Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., is a director of FC&S Legal. FC&S and PC360 are both owned by Summit Professional Networks.
The Nebraska Departments of Insurance and Motor Vehicles are urging caution before people sign up for Internet services that connect drivers, riders and vehicle owners for car-sharing and ride-sharing.
According to the state regulators, these fee-based services may pose "hidden risks" if the rider, driver, or vehicle does not have insurance coverage for that activity. In a statement, they said, "If an accident occurs while someone else is riding with you or driving your car, the typical private passenger automobile policies may not provide coverage for any liability incurred. Those who ride-share with passengers or own a car-share vehicle may need commercial coverage."
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