Uber and Lyft are popular rideshare companies that complete billions of rides for global customers every year. Rideshare services are generally reliable, but accidents happen. When you are injured in a rideshare accident by another party, you may have questions about liability for the incident.
Our Illinois personal injury attorney at the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. understands how concerned you could be about your medical bills, lost earnings, and other losses after a rideshare crash. Illinois personal injury attorney J. Francis Barker offers free consultations to those who think another party’s negligence has injured them.
Liability May Be Complicated
You requested your ride through Uber, and the driver crashed and injured you. Therefore, Uber should pay for your injuries, right? Not necessarily. Remember, your rideshare driver is an independent contractor, meaning liability in a crash may be more complicated than conventional auto accidents.