Category Archives: Uber And Lyft Accident
Comparative Negligence and Your Rideshare Accident
Rideshare accidents are like many other motor vehicle collisions. A common source of dispute is fault. In Florida, our law recognizes that not all accidents are the blame of only one person. Instead, many people are injured when two or more motorists are negligent. At Pita Weber Del Prado, we can negotiate compensation for… Read More »
Is Uber Liable If a Passenger Is Shot and Killed?
The State of Florida requires transportation network companies, more commonly known as rideshare services, to provide $1 million in commercial liability coverage to any driver actively providing a ride. In other words, if you take an Uber or Lyft, from the moment the driver accepts the ride until they drop you off at your… Read More »
Is Uber Liable for a Florida Car Accident Caused by an “Off-Duty” Driver?
Thousands of South Florida residents work as rideshare drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft, either to earn extra money or, in many cases, as their full-time job. From a legal standpoint, however, these drivers are generally classified as “independent contractors” rather than “employees.” This not only affects the rights of the drivers with… Read More »
