Sacramento County is known to have several thousand tourists each year, especially because it is located so close to national forests and hiking areas. Many resort to rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft to get around rather than renting a car. Uber and Lyft provide a convenient and safe way to travel to different areas around the city, but, there is also the likelihood of being involved in an accident given that you are not driving your vehicle.

If you have been involved in an Uber or Lyft accident because of the Uber or Lyft driver’s negligence, you have a right to file a lawsuit against the company for any injuries that you have sustained.

Usually, many people do not know that they could file a lawsuit against the company in the event that they have been injured from the negligent actions of the driver. Because the rideshare driver was employed by the company at the time of the accident, you could hold the employer responsible. For more information, give our Sacramento Uber and Lyft accident attorneys a call to discuss your case.

Accidents can occur just about anywhere. Sacramento has high reports of rideshare car accidents. There are several reasons why a rideshare accident could occur, which include:

• Driver’s negligence: a rideshare driver has a duty to drive in a reasonably safe manner throughout Sacramento County. This means that if they fail to follow this duty and drive negligently, they could be personally held responsible for any injuries that they have caused. Examples of negligent actions include driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or speeding. Another common reason why rideshare accidents happen in Sacramento County is distracted driving. Since many drivers are looking at the map when trying to get from one place to another, they could take their eyes off the road which could be very dangerous for other vehicles. In other circumstances, the driver may have conversations with the passengers of the vehicle, and maybe so focused on the conversation that they may not be fully focused on the road.
  
  
• Poor road conditions: all those Sacramento experiences mild weather all year long, there have been some circumstances, such as these strong rains in 2023, that have affected road conditions. Wet or icy roads could make it difficult for drivers to navigate.
  
  
• Inexperienced driving: rideshare drivers must have the proper training and experience. But, in the event that they are just starting out, they may be a little nervous or inexperienced.
  
  
• Vehicle failure: the driver must make sure that their vehicle is properly maintained, and free from any dangerous conditions. This means that in the event the vehicle fails due to improper maintenance, you could still hold the driver responsible.
  
  
• Vehicle defects: under product liability, you could hold the product manufacturer responsible for any defects with your vehicle. Defects could be very dangerous and could cause severe injuries.