Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies seem to have taken over and while there are advantages to these rideshare options, there are real downsides too. If you are interested in learning about statistics on rideshare accidents, keep reading. If you have been injured in this type of accident and require a free legal consultation, contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.
Uber Drivers Are on the Roads More Than Other Drivers
The simple fact of the matter is that Uber drivers are more likely to get into an accident than other drivers because they are likely on the roads more. Because they are also likely to drive for many hours in a row, they are also more likely to drive while drowsy or otherwise unsafe to drive. Of course, all the reasons that others get injured or killed in car accidents can occur as the result of rideshare drivers.
Uber Drivers Are Most Often on the Road at Night
Another reason that Uber drivers may be more likely to be involved in accidents is that they are more likely to be driving during the hours that accidents are most likely to occur. That is according to the Uber Newsroom, which says that the most popular time for people to request rideshares is Saturday between 11 PM and midnight. Not only can the darkness pose a problem for drivers, but fogginess, drowsy driving, and drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs are more likely to be on the roads at this hour.
There Are More Than Eight Million Uber Users in the World
When you consider that there are this many Uber users in the world – not to mention other rideshare platforms – it is easy to see that accidents are more common with Ubers than with your typical care on your typical commute.
There Are Virtually No Regulations in Place
The government regulates taxi companies. A taxi company must follow strict rules when hiring their staff, training them, and providing safety assistance. Uber does not have to follow any of these regulations. When you consider that these regulations are all in place to keep people safe, it is not hard to see that a lack of them regarding Uber could be a serious problem.
Have You Been Injured in an Uber or Other Rideshare Accident?
If you have been injured while a passenger in a rideshare vehicle, or while in another car that collided with an Uber or Lyft vehicle, then you may have grounds to request compensation for your injuries. These cases are not the same as your typical car accident. The best way to get the compensation you are owed is to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 to talk to a personal injury firm that can help you find the right way forward.
