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Ridesharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, have become popular forms of transportation across the country, especially in Florida metropolitan areas. Even if you are a frequent user of ridesharing services, you may be unaware of their business model and the complexities that go into filing a claim if you are injured while riding in one. An experienced Miami Uber accident lawyer or Lyft accident lawyer will guide you through the process and help you obtain the justice you deserve.
Since Uber and Lyft drivers are contractors and not employees, this lack of oversight can be problematic. The independent contractor relationship can lead to problems when it comes to seeking damages for injuries sustained in an Uber or Lyft accident. In addition, the ridesharing companies do not regulate how many hours their drivers work, which can lead to exhausted or distracted drivers. This, in turn, often leads to unnecessary accidents.
Both Uber and Lyft have insurance policies for accidents that provide up to $1,000,000 in liability coverage. However, this coverage varies depending on the status of the rideshare driver. Circumstances that affect Uber / Lyft liability coverage include: Whether the rideshare app was on or off; if the driver’s app was on, and they were available for a ride; and if the driver was completing a trip. The complexity of these insurance policies is all the more reason to have an experienced attorney on your side to ensure you are receiving fair compensation after an Uber or Lyft accident.
Although every case and every accident are different, there are often many similar reasons leading to Uber & Lyft Rideshare accidents. These include:
According to their lawyers. Uber and Lyft drivers are not employees of their respective rideshare companies. They operate on an independent contractor basis. The only real qualifications to become an Uber or Lyft driver is to have a vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and insurance. Neither company trains their drivers, meaning the Uber or Lyft driver may not have the skill or experience to operate the vehicle safely.
Additionally, driver experience or inexperience is not indicated by the ridesharing app. Uber and Lyft do not have the same standards required of traditional taxi services for regulatory and licensing requirements. Their drivers need clean driving records, but this does not always mean that the driver possesses experience or good judgement behind the wheel. An experienced Miami Uber and Lyft accident lawyer will tell you that the failure to train their drivers is a significant cause of injury accidents involving rideshare accidents.
If you have been involved in an Uber or Lyft accident, as either a passenger, a driver, or a pedestrian call us today for a free consultation. Delgado Trial Attorneys have spent more than a half century fighting for the rights of the injured in every type of accident imaginable, but especially accident victims injured in motor vehicle collisions.
When you hire Delgado Trial Attorneys, we guarantee to fight for your rights and your affected loved ones to the maximum extent allowed under the law, including the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to by the at fault party(s). Call us today at (305) 596-7911 and speak with an experienced Miami Uber and Lyft accident attorney. Virtual sign-ups available.
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