There are nearly a million ridesharing drivers in the United States and that number is climbing higher every day. Both Uber and Lyft are working on food delivery programs, as well as many other services to offer rides for things like doctor visits. This means that there are plenty of ridesharing vehicles around.
While we recognize the benefit of this, we also know that Uber and Lyft drivers don’t necessarily have training to drive passengers around. They are regular people using their personal vehicles.
In An Accident?
If a ridesharing driver is driving distracted, maybe by their phones or other devices, they are much more likely to cause an accident. If they are impaired by drugs or alcohol, you could be in real jeopardy.
Both Uber and Lyft offer insurance policies that cover their drivers, both when they have passengers and when they are waiting for a fare. That doesn’t mean that all of your expenses will be covered by what they offer you.
There are a number of ways you can get injured because of a negligence Uber or Lyft driver.
- If you are a passenger in the ridesharing vehicle.
- If you are a driver or passenger in another vehicle.
- If you are a pedestrian or bicyclist on the road or near the road.
In all of these cases, you could suffer major traumatic injuries that put you in the hospital. If you have to miss work because of a ridesharing accident, you could lose income.
If You Get Hurt
Don’t panic if you are hurt because of the negligence of a ridesharing service driver. First, make sure your medical emergencies are taken care of. At the scene, make sure you get copies of all reports related to the accident and take photographs of al vehicles involved in the accident. We know any accident can be scary, but the Dante Law Firm wants to help you through this. You can contact us by clicking here or calling 305-949-2526 for a free consultation. We will deal with the insurance companies and the ridesharing company so you don’t have to. There is no reason someone else’s negligence should put you into financial trouble. If you need an Uber/Lyft accident attorney in Miami Gardens, you can count on us.