The ease rideshare applications provide to their users, whether they are the passenger or the driver, unfortunately, comes with some potential dangers and incidents. The passenger might face some backlash and aggressive behaviors from the driver, they might even be the victim of an attack by their driver. If you or anyone you know has experienced this kind of behavior as a Uber or Lyft passenger, do not wait to reach out to Ovadia Law Group. We are willing to review your situation and get your case started. You can contact us at 1-800-674-9396.
Attacks involving ridesharing have been reported, which raises severe questions regarding passenger safety. There have been reports of physical assaults, harassment, and robberies carried out by rideshare drivers, leaving the victims traumatized and in need of legal support to seek the proper remedies.
Although ride-sharing businesses like Uber and Lyft assert that they are technological platforms that connect drivers and riders, they also have obligations with regard to passenger safety. A duty of care that rideshare providers have to their customers involves making a reasonable effort to keep them safe during the whole trip. This obligation includes procedures for early reporting and handling of driver misbehavior as well as rigorous background checks on drivers. If you feel that your Uber or Lyft driver was dangerous or made you feel uncomfortable, you should immediately contact the rideshare company and inform them of the incident that you encountered. If you were injured from the encounter, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you would like more tips or advice on what to do after your accident, you could fill out our free online consultation form.
It may be possible to hold the rideshare business accountable for negligent hiring and retention if it can be proven that they did not do sufficient background checks or disregarded earlier concerns about the driver’s behavior. If you would like to understand more in-depth about how these rideshare applications could be held negligent, ask our team, we are willing to answer any questions you may have.
Our legal team at Ovadia Law Group has handled several instances involving ridesharing, and we are familiar with the challenges of establishing culpability and obtaining compensation. We will set you up and guide you on your next steps before transferring your case information to a law firm that specializes in personal injury near you in Oakland Park. Contact us at 1-800-674-9396.
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