Unfortunately, Lyft drivers are prone to causing car accidents because of the nature of their job. Most Lyft drivers aren’t familiar with the place they are taking their passengers. As such, they must rely on their cell phones or GPS to get directions. Their attention is always lured away from the road and their driving to get directions.
As if that weren’t enough, their smartphones are continually going off when a new passenger requests a ride, which further diverts their attention away from safely driving their car. At Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC, we can obtain cell phone records in car accident claims to determine whether a driver was active on their cell phone at the time of the collision or not.
Fatigue is another substantial factor when it comes to Lyft accidents. Drivers are not highly compensated for their time and often have another job, so they sometimes work long hours. These circumstances often put exhausted people behind the wheel of Lyft vehicles. Considering that drowsy driving can be more dangerous than drunk driving, this is a scary prospect.
Another factor is other distractions. With a constant rotation of new people in their vehicles, some drivers may find that they focus more on their passengers than on the road and driving.
