Who Is At Fault After an Uber Car Accident?
The collisions and accidents that occur with ridesharing vehicles are similar in nature to crashes involving standard passenger vehicles in that they often involve severe injuries and loss of life. However, these incidents will often get categorized by who is at fault. Our California ridesharing accident law firm sees these scenarios most frequently:
- An Uber driver is a fault after a passenger or other driver is injured in a crash.
- An Uber driver gets injured and another driver is at fault.
- More than one party may be at fault for injuries sustained while in an Uber vehicle.
Determining fault becomes an essential element in pursuing justice and fair financial compensation for injured victims.
California Is a Pure Comparative Fault State
Simply put, when an accident occurs, and there is negligence involved, the amount of what you can financially recover is dependent on how much each party was at fault. That’s an important reason to get your case reviewed, because even if you think you were partially at fault, there may still be a sizeable amount to financially recover. All said and done, passengers are considered negligent free passengers and can pursue a claim against the at-fault driver.
Common acts of negligence among Uber drivers include:
- Driving while distracted: including text messaging, eating and operating a handheld device
- Driver Under the Influence (DUI) – alcohol, drugs, prescription medications
- Reckless driving including: tailgating, speeding and ignoring blindspots
- Driving without mandatory car seats for infants & children
- Unrealistic driving schedules & fatigued drivers falling asleep at the wheel
- Poorly screened drivers
- Unapproved vehicles and vehicles ignoring maintenance requirements
Many of these acts of negligence can be attributed to the driver and the company that contracts them. In some cases, a claim of wrongdoing and a demand for compensation can be brought against both the Uber driver and Uber themselves.
If you have been injured in a Uber accident, do not delay in contacting our attorneys and filing a lawsuit. Timing is extremely important, as to remain within the California statute of limitations, which sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit, and to make sure the accident is reported as accurately as possible.
For immediate help and a 100% FREE case consultation, call the experienced Uber accident attorneys at The Law Offices of David Azizi today at (484) 867-8200.