Rideshare services have revolutionized the way we get around. A popular alternative to taxis and mass transit, companies like Uber and Lyft offer customers private transportation, typically when traveling shorter distances. Like any other kind of motor vehicle, cars driving for rideshare services can be involved in car accidents.
In most motor vehicle collisions, the drivers — and their auto insurance companies — are usually the only people responsible for compensating injured victims. However, liability is not always clear in Uber accidents or Lyft crashes. You need to find out whose auto insurance should pay before filing a compensation claim. A knowledgeable lawyer from Flaherty Law, LLC knows how to identify the at-fault parties and hold them accountable for your damages.
What Was Your Role in Your Rideshare Accident?
Unless you are a rideshare driver, there are a few ways you might be involved in an Uber or Lyft accident. You could be: