Category Archives: Uber Accident
Are Uber Drivers Legally Responsible for Injury Accidents?
Yes. If Uber drivers are negligent, they’re legally responsible for injury accidents. Usually, the company is financially responsible for damages in these cases. But that’s the subject of a different blog. First party liability in Uber crashes is quite complex, mostly because a different duty of care applies in different situations. More on that… Read More »
Who’s Legally Responsible for Uber Injuries?
California law imposes important safety responsibility laws on Uber and all other companies. Largely because of these laws, ridesharing companies, like Uber, are normally financially responsible for passenger injuries, whether those injuries were sustained in a car crash or due to a passenger’s or driver’s individual misconduct. The same basic rules apply if an… Read More »
What Causes Uber Crashes?
Rideshare drivers have tough jobs. They must safely operate motor vehicles, often in unfamiliar parts of town, while dealing with sometimes grumpy, incorrigible, or just plain weird passengers. Yet the company does almost nothing to prepare drivers for all these responsibilities. In fact, Uber contributes to Uber crashes, mostly because of the driver compensation… Read More »
