Since its inception, Uber has attempted to shield itself from being sued for accidents that its drivers may cause by designating its drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. Taking this action has many benefits for them, but it creates problems for Uber passengers and drivers. However, there are some situations in which a lawsuit might be successful against the company itself.
For example, if the company doesn’t enforce its driver qualification requirements, they could be a negligent party in your accident. Suppose the Uber driver causes an accident that Uber could have avoided if they performed the proper checks. In that case, you could argue that Uber was negligent in allowing the driver to provide rides through their app. A prime example of this is if an Uber driver is impaired during an accident and has a previous DUI on their driving record.
