Like buses and taxis, Uber and Lyft drivers are held to a higher standard of safety than regular drivers. This means they should be held responsible for any harm that comes to their passengers.
However, according to Uber and Lyft, their drivers are not employees, but rather, independent contractors. While a company is legally responsible for the negligence of its employees, it is not necessarily responsible for the actions of independent contractors.
For this reason, most general car accidents result in a lawsuit against the at-fault driver, not the ridesharing company itself. Fortunately, the ridesharing company’s commercial liability policy will kick in if the at-fault driver’s personal policy is not enough to cover the damages. Our Uber accident attorneys in Tampa will help you pursue your claim so that you can receive the maximum compensation you are entitled to you.