At Braun’s Injury Law Firm, we see more cases where the Uber driver is at fault than a non-Uber driver. No matter how the driver contributed to the accident, they were always negligent. Their negligence makes them liable for your injuries.
Common causes of Uber accidents include:
- Speed. High speed is a top factor in Gwinnett County car accidents and is the number one cause of death on U.S. roads. Rideshare drivers have a financial incentive to move as quickly as possible. The more passengers they serve, the more money they make.
- Failure to stop. Uber drivers sometimes come to a rolling stop instead of a complete stop at stop signs. They often whip around corners to avoid making full stops to decrease their travel time. These driving behaviors substantially increase the risk of an accident.
- Distracted driving. Uber drivers are regularly looking down at their Uber app. An app-focused mindset leads to Uber distracted driving accidents. Whether they are looking at their digital map, accepting another passenger in the app, or texting a friend, distracted driving can cause serious injuries.
- Unfamiliar roads. If you had an Uber ride before, you know that these drivers don’t always know the area well and drive erratically because they’re unfamiliar with the roads.
- Driver fatigue. Anyone behind the wheel of a vehicle needs to be alert, awake, and ready to respond to changing driving conditions in the blink of an eye. If an Uber driver is sleepy or overworked, they’re a danger on the road to those around them and any passengers that ride with them. In fact, Uber drivers commonly work while tired, as, for many of them, rideshare driving is a second job.
