Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft have made getting from Point A to Point B more convenient. Whereas before you might call a taxi, hire a transportation service, or ask a friend to drive you, now you simply open an app, enter your destination, and get on your way in a matter of moments. Yet for all the benefits these services provide, there are certain drawbacks.
When you take a bus or taxi, there is a specific insurance these vehicles and their providers carry that protects you in the event of an accident. A ridesharing driver, on the other hand, doesn’t need a separate insurance policy, meaning you may not be covered by the driver’s insurance. Who, then, is responsible if you’re injured as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft vehicle? How can a rideshare accident lawyer help you collect compensation?