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Ridesharing (commonly known as “Uber” or “Lyft”) is a relatively new phenomenon.  Individual drivers, with minimal oversight by their “employers” offer rides to people in exchange for payment.  It is convenient, less expensive than a taxi, and more flexible than public transportation. 

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But what happens when your rideshare driver is involved in an accident while you are in the car?  Who is responsible for your injuries?  What if your driver is the one who caused the accident?  Can you actually sue Uber or Lyft if your driver causes a collision and you are injured?

 

The fact is that rideshare drivers are currently considered “independent contractors” in the eyes of the law, which means that suing Uber or Lyft is not only challenging, but is also only permissible in very specific circumstances.  However, new law is developing every day which is focused on resolving these kinds of cases.  Stracci Law Group is following these developments very closely, and is ready to assist you with decades of legal experience if you’ve been involved in an accident while using rideshare.  For a free consultation about your rideshare accident in northwest Indiana, Call Stracci Law Group at 219-525-1000 today.

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