Personal Injury Claims for Uber and Lyft Accidents: Complex Liability and Insurance Coverage Issues

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Uber and Lyft rideshare services are now firmly established operators in the transportation sector, and services continue to grow at a rapid pace.

As rideshare services continue to expand, so have auto collisions involving rideshare drivers. Drivers must simultaneously drive and use smartphone apps for directions and customer information while navigating frequently unfamiliar areas, all of which increase the likelihood of accidents. This webinar will provide information about potential avenues for recovery and updates on relevant case law. In addition to the now-traditional rideshare scenarios, delivery services and automated ride services have entered the marketplace.

Passengers, pedestrians, and drivers injured in an auto accident caused by a rideshare driver may pursue compensation for their injuries from various sources, including the driver's insurance, the rideshare company's insurance, and potentially other applicable sources.

Personal injury claims involving rideshare services present unique liability and insurance issues because the companies typically treat their drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. Uber calls itself an e-commerce platform rather than a transportation company (though a court in the EU ruled otherwise).

Listen as our panel of plaintiff and defense counsel examines the unique issues attorneys face in bringing or defending against claims for injuries sustained in accidents caused by rideshare drivers. The panel will discuss how to prove or challenge liability and unravel insurance coverage complexities under current and emerging constructs.