RIDESHARE ACCIDENTS

UBER & RIDESHARE ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Uber is perhaps the most popular ridesharing service in the world. It has millions of users who love it for its convenience and accessibility. As a disruptive force in the transportation industry, however, it has faced intense scrutiny from not only its competitors, but also its users. Some riders who have been injured in Ubers are frustrated that they are unable to get legal satisfaction from injuries they received in their Uber rides. That’s why it’s important to call experienced Uber accident lawyers.

A RIDESHARE AND UBER ACCIDENT LAWYER

Uber and rideshare lawsuits are relatively recent compared to traditional automobile personal injury lawsuits. As a result, personal injury lawyers have had to familiarize themselves with the legal intricacies of Uber and ridesharing.

In ridesharing accidents, there often are three insurance agencies involved: the ridesharing corporation’s insurer, the rideshare driver’s private insurance, and the insurance companies of any other drivers involved. Because of the many insurance companies involved, filing a lawsuit against Uber without a lawyer specializing in ridesharing would be difficult.

COMMON CAUSES OF UBER ACCIDENTS

The causes of Uber accidents are the same as other car accidents. Below is a list of some of the causes of Uber accidents.

Texting While Driving
Texting while driving is one of the primary reasons for car accidents. Some Uber drivers are not professional drivers, and they may be relatively new or inexperienced, so it’s possible that they will act unprofessionally. This means that they may text while driving.
Distracted Driving
Texting is not the only distraction that may cause an accident. Though Uber drivers are supposed to act like professional drivers, do not expect them to be held to the same standard as an employee of a professional driving service. After all, Uber saves costs by not employing extensive background checks on its drivers. As a result, you may have drivers who are not very professional. Some may be talking on the phone, some may be shuffling through their music, and some may not check their blind spots. Distracted driving actually is estimated to cause 50% of all serious car accidents.
Speeding
Speeding is another common cause of Uber accidents. Driving over the speed limit may mean that you will not be able to react in time to avoid a collision with another vehicle.