As children we’ve been told, “not to get into stranger’s cars”, however times have changed. With the surge of technology and phone apps, we’re now using ridesharing platforms like, ‘Uber’ and ‘Lyft’. Uber and Lyft are transportation companies with an app that allows passengers to hail a ride and drivers to charge fares and get paid. More specifically, Uber and Lyft are ridesharing companies that hire independent contractors as drivers. Today 93 million customers use the Uber/Lyft platforms, and 3.5 million drivers serve the growing user base. Uber processed 71% of sales in the U.S. rideshare market, whereas Lyft only has 29%.
Legally, what liability ownership does Uber and Lyft take when one of their independent contractor drivers get into an accident? What are you going to do next? Uber and Lyft take no liability ownership when one of their independent contractor drivers get into an accident. So, who is responsible?
For example, an Uber/Lyft driver crashing into a vehicle or a vehicle crashing into an Uber/Lyft driver is like a regular traffic accident. And just like any car accident or traffic accident in your city, determining who is the “at-fault” driver in an Uber/Lyft accident, can help clarify whose insurance policy will be held liable for the total loss of the incident. A simple Uber/Lyft ride can go from being innocent and delightful, to complicated and costly for all parties involved in the Uber/Lyft accident.
Finally, call GLG Law Group. WE are the experts in Uber accidents. We will be able to advise you about your legal options and the next steps to take.
Uber accident victims have attempted to sue the rideshare company directly, especially when drivers were operating their vehicles recklessly. But again, Uber’s reply was always that its drivers were independent contractors, not employees. As such, the company took the position that drivers were independent businesses and were completely responsible for whatever happened in their vehicles, not Uber.
Because of the complexity of the law and the legal stipulations of Arizona, the best thing to do is consult with an Uber accident lawyer at GLG Law Group. We always keep our ears to the ever-evolving legal news and landscape and how it affects injury victims.
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