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Permanent Deactivation after being assaulted during an attempted robbery by my riders
I have been driving for Uber since February 2020. I have a 4.98 rating, 98% acceptance rating and over 1500 …
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If I’m in an accident as a Uber / Lyft driver, what do I do for the best possible outcome?
Sometimes it seems obvious what to do if you're in an accident, but when it happens you may be stunned, …
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I have a dashcam in my car, but I keep hearing I’m not allowed to record passengers unless they know about it, or agree to it. Is that true?
We get asked this question a lot at LegalRideshare and this is how we break it down.First, we always …
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I got into an accident and my passenger is claiming they can sue me. Is that true?
Here's the scenario: You have a passenger in your car. A few minutes later you're sitting at a stop light …
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Accident after been dropped off at Incorrect Location
Hi, I ended up having an accident a few weeks ago after been dropped at the wrong location. Long story …
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How can I report and sue for damage the Uber driver who cancelled my ride? I had a scheduled ride, the driver was near, and never came through. After whining for 20 minutes, he cancelled, making me late to
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I got into an accident? Now what?
When we talk about how to handle an accident, fault is really a non-issue. It doesn’t matter who did what, …
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LYFT driver bogus arrest by MB Police, Suspended by LYFT! Help!
On Sat Dec 7 while working for LYFT I was arrested because I REFUSED to sign a CITATION for Driving …
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Uber just laid off 400 employees. What does that mean for drivers?
Yesterday, news broke that Uber laid off 400 employees, most of which were in their marketing departments. While this doesn't …
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What happens when an electric scooter is involved in an accident?
With the recent explosion of electric scooters across the country, there's a lot of concerns about riders safety. But here's …
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Have A Question For Our Rideshare Attorney?
On Sunday, LegalRideshare did a Facebook Live Q&A with Attorney Bryant Greening. We've covered insurance, periods of driving, autonomous vehicles, …
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Want to talk to a Lawyer? On February 9th You can!
Since I've been answering a lot really good questions on this form, I thought it might be fun to try …
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I found drugs in my car left by a pax? What do I do?
We're starting to hear about this happening more and more. A lot of the drivers LegalRideshare works with have said …
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The Guide To Understanding Accidents, Injuries, & Insurance
Before we dig in, let’s quickly discuss some basics of traffic and injury law. Every driver has a duty to …
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Fair Leasing Taking Money from Bank Account Without Authorization or contract
What should I do??Fair Leasing is working with Uber but they appear to be a scam operation. Last year …
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Should Uber be held responsible for the rape case its driver is facing?
Uber driver convicted of raping female passenger, faces 20 years in prison
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Is it actually illegal for a driver to deny a passenger with a service animal or based on religion, race, or gender?
Yes, I know I can be deactivated, but is it actually illegal? Can I be sued?Remember, the drivers are …
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What happens if you get hit by someone who is underinsured or has no insurance at all?
The more you drive the more likely you are to get into an accident. And if it happens, nothing is …
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If I get into an accident should my pax also report it to Uber?
Yes. Regardless of who's at fault for the accident, everyone should report the incident to Uber. It'll help to …
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Uber Arbitration and small claims
Do I have to file for arbitration BEFORE I can file a small claim against Uber? I thought it was …