Riding in an Uber should be a safe and enjoyable experience. After all, you’re going somewhere, whether it’s work, coffee with friends, or dinner with your family. But when your Uber driver gets in an accident, and you’re injured as a result, everything changes. You’re in shock, and you don’t know what to do. As…

If you are injured in an accident involving Uber or Lyft, you should talk to an attorney as soon as you are able to. Why? Because contacting a personal injury lawyer sooner rather than later ensures that you maximize your potential recovery from Uber or Lyft. You may have a case against Lyft or Uber…

Last week, the State of California brought a lawsuit against rideshare companies Uber and Lyft. It alleged that the companies improperly designated its drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. By classifying drivers as independent contractors, Uber and Lyft have been avoiding workplace protections (like sick leave and overtime pay) and worker benefits (like workers…

The global coronavirus pandemic continues to significantly affect every single industry. Earlier this week, rideshare giants Uber and Lyft suspended their carpooling service options in response to federal and local governments’ “social distancing” guidelines. UberPool and Lyft shared-ride services match up several Uber or Lyft riders with other rides based on a complicated geography and…

Since their inception, rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have stated that their drivers are not their employees, but rather independent contractors.  Why?  By taking this position, Uber and Lyft avoid taking responsibility for their driver’s actions when they cause crashes and injure others.  Under the law, a company is responsible for the actions of its agents…