Absolutely, rideshare apps can distract drivers.
Distracted driving is a severe issue for both non-rideshare drivers and rideshare drivers alike. In just one year, Georgia saw over 127,000 convictions for distracted driving, most related to wireless devices.
There are three categories of distractions while driving:
- Visual distractions require a driver to take their eyes away from the road
- Manual distractions require a driver to take their hands from the wheel
- Cognitive distractions take a driver’s mental focus away from the mental work of driving
Using a mobile device for any app while behind the wheel involves all three categories of distractions. It has been reasoned in litigation numerous times that rideshare apps cause distractions to drivers who use them.
Lawsuits regarding these issues abound, including one in late 2018 in Detroit. In that case, the injured rideshare passenger alleged that her rideshare driver used apps for both Uber and Lyft rideshare services immediately before crashing his car into a parked semi-truck, resulting in permanent injury to his passenger.
The Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC legal team will use all available resources to determine what led to your rideshare accident. Once we determine what caused your crash, we will build your case and use evidence to back up your claim. Whether it was distracted driving or some other reason, we will fight to obtain fair compensation on your behalf.
