April 20, 2018
After Self-Driving SUV Causes Death, Uber Quickly Settles Case with Victim’s Family
While walking her bike across the street, an Arizona woman was tragically struck and killed by a self-driving Uber SUV. There was a “backup safety driver” behind the driver’s wheel at the time of the accident, but the vehicle had been set to auto drive, leaving all control to the SUV itself. Questions were raised…
December 7, 2017
What Should I do if I’m in an Uber or Lyft accident?
Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular as a quick and easy way to get around town. The service allows users to request a ride through the company’s iPhone or Android app, and a driver who is close by will then pick them up. Use of Uber and Lyft has skyrocketed…
October 31, 2017
What an Injured Passenger Should Do After an Uber Accident
The convenience, low cost and reliability of using rideshare vehicles to get from one place to another has turned companies such as Uber and Lyft into household names. When you use a ridesharing application, you can have a vehicle dispatched to your location with a few finger swipes. Uber, Lyft and other rideshare companies are…
July 4, 2016
Are Ride-Sharing Apps Like Uber and Lyft Reducing Drunk Driving?
If you live in a large city, or in some cases, even smaller town and possess a smartphone, chances are you have used the ride-sharing apps known as Uber and Lyft. These services are actually quite simple to use. Once you have opened the app and requested a ride, and have disclosed your destination, the…