Drivers for Uber and Lyft are not employees of the companies that they drive for. They are independent contractors, also called third-party contractors, and as such, it may be very difficult to sue these companies if a rideshare driver is involved in a vehicle accident. These companies can deny liability for collisions involving their drivers because they are not technically employees. If you have been involved in an Uber or Lyft-related accident, the best course of action is to call an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorney, like the ones at Jacoby & Meyers, LLP NY, who understands the legalities involved in helping you get compensated for your injuries. Drivers who are carrying passengers are covered by a $1 million dollar liability coverage policy and a $1 million dollar underinsured or uninsured coverage policy. However, if you were not a passenger or the driver was off-duty, you may have difficulty making a claim under Uber’s insurance policy and would instead make a claim against the driver’s personal vehicle insurance company. Ridesharing companies are a relatively new phenomenon and are being used more and more around the world. They are convenient, cost-effective and fast. However, the law has not had a lot of time to catch up with their popularity and as their popularity has grown, so have the lawsuits involving ridesharing accidents. Read more....