Uber Settles Lawsuit Over Driver Status

After more than five years of fighting it, Uber finally gives in and settles lawsuit with its drivers over employment status. According to NY Times article, Uber will pay the Plaintiff drivers $20 Million.

For as long as the ridesharing companies have been in operation, Uber and Lyft have continually pushed the narrative that their drivers are not employees. They do so to attempt to limit their own responsibility for the actions of their drivers, and limit their driver's employment rights.

Uber and Lyft both claim to do "extensive background checks" when hiring drivers but they simply don't. Instead, they are completely dependent on rating and reporting from passengers to evaluate their own. Often, these reports come after an incident of a driver's reckless or abusive behavior or driving.

At the same time, neither Uber nor Lyft provide their customers options to choose drivers. Instead, they continue to take the position that they need to control who drives their customers, while not being responsible for those drivers' actions.

As noted in previous posts, when Uber accidents or Lyft accidents happen, injury claims can be substantially more complex than in regular car accident cases. Uber and Lyft claims are often handled by more aggressive third party adjusters and attorneys.

However, this doesn’t mean that an accident victim is left without recourse. These companies have shown a strong willingness to settle early for a favorable amount, as long as the injured party presents the claim in a specific manner. This is why it is even more important to have an attorney that understands this specific process and has strong experience with these claims.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an Uber accident or Lyft accident, Rosen Law Offices wants to hear from you.

If you have questions about your rideshare, Uber, Lyft, or taxi accident, please don't hesitate to call 949-335-0020 or fill out the form to the left. Attorneys are available to speak to you about your rights!

For the full New York Times Article, entitled "Uber Settles Drivers’ Lawsuit for $20 Million" go here.

If you find yourself in a frightening situation as a result of a rideshare experience, reach out to attorney Stephen Rosen at Rosen Law Offices, APC. at (949) 335-0020 or visit www.snrosenlaw.com.