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Fatal Uber Wreck In Los Angeles: The Legal Distinctions Between Criminal And Civil Responsibility

A driver who ran several stoplights at speeds of about 100 mph is criminally responsible for an Uber crash that killed three people. Civil responsibility is another matter. The Los Angeles Police Department said a 31-year-old man was speeding in a white Mercedes-Benz when he ran multiple red lights before he T-boned the Uber at… Continue reading Fatal Uber Wreck In Los Angeles: The Legal Distinctions Between Criminal And Civil Responsibility

How Safe is Your Uber?

The ridesharing giant has not issued a comprehensive safety report since 2019. After a close examination of this report, it’s easy to see why passenger safety is a subject Uber executives would rather avoid. Some of the findings were encouraging. The Uber fatality rate was about half the overall motorist fatality rate. That figure indicates… Continue reading How Safe is Your Uber?

A Closer Look at Taxi Accidents in California

Since Lyft, Uber, and other ridesharing companies have decimated the taxi industry in Los Angeles, the city’s Transportation Department recently unveiled plans to modernize and expand this transportation sector. “Our taxi reforms will not only help us hold companies accountable for meeting our policy goals, but they also allow us to support a key industry… Continue reading A Closer Look at Taxi Accidents in California

Why Uber’s Push for Drivers May Compromise Passenger Safety

With rising vaccination rates triggering demand surge in rideshare demand, companies like Uber and Lyft are struggling to meet the growing need. Many drivers left the platforms during the pandemic and have not returned, citing health and safety concerns or waiting for better compensation. This driver shortage has prompted Uber to onboard new drivers quickly,… Continue reading Why Uber’s Push for Drivers May Compromise Passenger Safety

Ridesharing Liability, Rental Cars, Coronavirus, and Unintended Consequences

You probably never thought you’d see these items together in a blog title. But stay with us on this one. During 2020, many rental car companies sold vehicles in their inventories. The next year, when travel picked up again, the car rental shortage drove up prices, leading many travelers to rely on ridesharing companies. The… Continue reading Ridesharing Liability, Rental Cars, Coronavirus, and Unintended Consequences

What You Should Know About Ridesharing Accidents

Taxi drivers, bus drivers, and other such commercial operators are subject to strict licensing requirements over and above noncommercial requirements. But Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing companies usually have no such requirements. Frequently, commercial license tests focus almost as much on interfacing with riders as they focus on driving skills. Since Uber drivers lack this… Continue reading What You Should Know About Ridesharing Accidents

What Happens if I’m Injured During an Uber or Lyft Ride?

The ride-hailing industry, led by companies like Uber and Lyft, has dramatically transformed urban mobility over the past decade, reshaping not only travel behavior but also public safety on the roads. According to the National Library of Medicine’s report, in 2024, with ride-hailing services contributing up to 20% of vehicle miles traveled in major metropolitan… Continue reading What Happens if I’m Injured During an Uber or Lyft Ride?

Rideshare Driver’s Reckless Actions Lead to Collision – What You Should Know?

Court documents state that, just before he collided with another vehicle, a rideshare operator was behaving so erratically that his passengers feared for their lives. The two victims/plaintiffs were concerned as soon as they got in the car because they suspected the driver, whose name was not released, might have been intoxicated. The driver behaved… Continue reading Rideshare Driver’s Reckless Actions Lead to Collision – What You Should Know?

Uber Accidents: A Closer Look

Currently, Uber drivers record over a billion rides per year. Many of these drivers are overly-dependent on GPS navigation aids. Although these gadgets are legal in California, they are also very distracting. Many people multitask their way through the day, but multitasking behind the wheel is a very bad idea. Under California law, Uber drivers… Continue reading Uber Accidents: A Closer Look

New California Independent Contractor Law May Allow Suits Against Rideshare Services

From their inception, Uber and Lyft have argued that their drivers are independent contractors, not employees. The companies say they simply provide a technology platform that enables independent contractor drivers to provide services to riders who hire them. The companies argue that they are therefore not subject to many of the laws and legal principles… Continue reading New California Independent Contractor Law May Allow Suits Against Rideshare Services