Uber & Lyft Accidents

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | January 16, 2025 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

The proliferation of Uber and Lyft has allowed many people to get safe rides after late nights and some to even give up car ownership. However, the popularity of these platforms also increases the likelihood that you’ll be involved in an auto accident involving a rideshare driver.  If you’ve gotten in one of these accidents,… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | December 16, 2024 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

Rideshare services are becoming increasingly popular in Clearwater, FL, and across the U.S., with profits expected to reach $54 billion annually by 2027. As the number of drivers and riders grows, it’s more important than ever to prioritize your safety when using these services. Follow these steps to ensure a safe rideshare experience: 1. Choose… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | December 13, 2024 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

Driving for a ride-sharing service is a popular and worthwhile means for drivers to make money on their own terms. However, not just any person or vehicle can drive for these companies. Both Uber and Lyft, for instance, have fairly strict requirements for drivers and the vehicles they use, which are discussed briefly below.  Driver… read more

Mark Roman | May 21, 2022 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

Ridesharing services, especially Uber and Lyft, have turned the taxi service industry upside down. Instead of a taxi service providing a fleet of questionably maintained cars and sometimes unfriendly drivers, Uber and Lyft contract with private individuals, using their own vehicles for transportation.  However, both companies have strict requirements for drivers and the cars used… read more

Mark Roman | June 4, 2021 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

Uber is one of the most popular rideshare companies in Florida. Rideshare services have increased dramatically because people find them more convenient than traditional taxicabs. They can order, monitor, and pay for their Uber, all with a convenient mobile app.  Unfortunately, Uber accidents are common. They are so common that Uber and other rideshare companies… read more

Mark Roman | April 26, 2016 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

When is a driver an employee, and when is a driver just a contractor? This question is at the heart of a class action filed against Uber, the popular ride-sharing service. Uber recently agreed to pay about $100 million to settle lawsuits in California and Massachusetts. Those suits claimed Uber was improperly calling its drivers… read more

Mark Roman | October 20, 2014 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

According to a slew of accusations from taxi companies, ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft may leave passengers without proper insurance coverage. In the case of an accident, taxi companies claim, Uber and Lyft don’t have enough coverage to provide the compensation passengers may need for medical costs and other damages. In reality, the taxi… read more