Can Uber or an Uber driver be held liable for injuries to a passenger or third party after an accident?
Injured as a passenger in a Uber or other rideshare services vehicle?
Can Uber or an Uber driver be held liable for injuries to a passenger or third party after an accident?
Yes — both Uber and the Uber driver can be held liable, depending on the circumstances surrounding the crash.
At The Perazzo Law Firm, our Miami Uber car accident lawyers have seen firsthand how quickly a ride-share trip can turn into a nightmare. Whether you’re a passenger, pedestrian, or another driver, if you’re injured due to the negligence of an Uber driver, you may have the legal right to seek compensation.
When is the Uber driver liable?
If the Uber driver causes a crash because they were:
- Speeding to complete a ride
- Looking at the app instead of the road
- Running a red light
- Driving under the influence
Then the driver can be held personally liable for your injuries. In many cases, Uber’s insurance policy will kick in — up to $1 million in coverage during an active ride.
💥 Example: An Uber driver in Brickell ran a red light while rushing to pick up a passenger and T-boned another vehicle. The driver of the other car suffered a broken arm and a concussion. In this case, both the Uber driver and Uber’s insurer could be liable.
When can Uber be held responsible?
Uber can be held liable when:
- They fail to properly vet drivers (e.g., hiring someone with a reckless driving history)
- There’s a malfunction in the app that causes confusion or distraction
- The company violates state or local transportation regulations
💥 Example: In Downtown Miami, a woman was injured after her Uber driver, who had prior DUIs, rear-ended another car. Uber failed to flag his background. This opened the door for direct legal action against Uber for negligent hiring.
What if I’m a pedestrian or cyclist hit by an Uber?
Even if you weren’t in the car, you still may have a claim. Uber’s insurance can cover third parties, including pedestrians and cyclists, if the driver was logged into the app and actively working.
💥 Example: A cyclist on Coral Way was sideswiped by an Uber driver distracted by their phone. The driver was en route to a passenger pickup. The cyclist filed a claim against Uber’s commercial insurance policy.
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