Uber & Lyft Accidents
Uber and Lyft have become the go-to form of ridesharing and transportation. Across California, millions of people use their services and travel more than 184 million miles. Even though ridesharing is convenient, it is not without risk. Like any vehicle or driver on the road, Uber and Lyft vehicles and drivers are vulnerable to hazards that cause accidents.
At Imber Law Group, APC, we have helped numerous clients pursue compensation after being injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft. These accidents include
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Riders in an Uber or Lyft suffering injuries
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Drivers of an Uber or Lyft suffering injuries
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Pedestrians being struck by an Uber or Lyft
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Fatal accidents involving an Uber or Lyft
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Fatal accidents involving an Uber or Lyft
Uber and Lyft Accidents
are Complicated
Uber and Lyft accident cases are more complicated than other
accidents for a few reasons. Primarily
accidents for a few reasons. Primarily
Liability
It can be difficult to determine who is liable for an accident and injuries. Who was negligent in causing the accident? The Uber or Lyft driver? Another driver? Someone else entirely? What about the companies? These are important questions to ask your Uber and Lyft accident attorney.
Insurance
Uber and Lyft each have liability insurance policies that should cover any injuries a rider suffers. Unfortunately, those policies often limit how much you can recover in compensation. Sometimes, insurance companies will also try to place the blame elsewhere in an effort to avoid paying.
Driver Classification
Uber and Lyft drivers are classified as contractors rather than employees. By doing this, the companies can deny liability for the actions of their drivers. This has been a continuing point of tension for years, and California lawmakers are in the process of better defining how these drivers are classified.
Contact an Uber and Lyft
Accident Attorney
If you have been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft, contact Imber Law Group, APC today. Let our Uber and Lyft accident attorney review your situation and explore how to protect your rights and get the compensation that you deserve.
