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Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyers in Chicago

Securing Fair Compensation for Uber & Lyft Accident Victims

With the rise in popularity of rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft in urban areas, personal injury claims involving Uber and Lyft drivers have begun cropping up across the United States. The technological advancements employed by ridesharing services are unprecedented. Due to this innovation, legislators see the need for new laws regarding ridesharing company liability.

As experienced car accident lawyers, our team at McNabola & Associates, LLC understands the complexities of ridesharing liability law and how best to apply it to your Uber or Lyft accident claim.

If you were injured in a car crash involving Uber or Lyft in Chicago, call McNabola & Associates, LLC at (312) 888-8700 for a free consultation.

Understanding the Unique Challenges of Rideshare Accidents

When you are injured in a car accident by a negligent driver who is not employed by a ridesharing company, determining liability is much simpler.

Accidents involving ridesharing services and vehicles are unique because of:

  • Insurance complexities – Ridesharing drivers are required to maintain a minimum level of liability coverage for their cars to qualify as an Uber or Lyft driver. Additionally, Uber provides its drivers with a $1 million liability policy for verifiable trips. However, if your trip could not be verified for any reason, the driver’s personal auto insurance would be the limit of recovery. Unfortunately, some insurance policies list exclusions like driving-for-hire/commercial driving in their policies. These exclusions could be overlooked during the hiring process, which could lead to complications when filing a personal injury claim.
  • Risks of untrained Uber and Lyft drivers – When you get into the car with an Uber or Lyft driver, you are essentially being transported by an untrained commercial driver. Uber and Lyft do not offer commercial driving training to their drivers, and the screening process is not thorough. Furthermore, rideshare apps require their drivers to use cell phones to accept trips, sometimes even during their drive. This practice leads to distracted driving. Countless studies have shown the dangers of using a cell phone while driving.
  • Independent contractor status of drivers – Lyft and Uber claim their drivers are not employees but are instead “independent contractors.” Uber and Lyft make this claim to distance their company from their drivers, which they use to deny liability when their drivers cause injuries to the public.

Reach out to our firm today to schedule a free consultation– just call (312) 888-8700.

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