Most rideshare drivers rely on one or more phone applications while working. They use these applications to accept rides, take payment, and navigate to their destinations. Some attorneys argue that forced reliance on these applications might subject TNCs to direct liability. Washington State allows only hands-free operation of phones while driving. However, just because a driver may use a rideshare application during a trip—for example, the GPS function—does not protect him or her from liability. Negligently designed rideshare applications, such as those with distracting features, might result in product liability claims against the designer. Speak with a qualified Seattle Uber accident lawyer today if a driver’s phone distracted him or her immediately before a crash.