Category: Motor Vehicle Accident

Although Uber has strict safety protocols for drivers, Uber accidents are on the rise. In 2018, Uber drivers were involved in more than 36,000 fatal rideshare accidents around the country.

Since Uber officially launched in 2012, the company has received hundreds of complaints from passengers reporting Uber drivers high on drugs.

When a pedestrian is the victim of a hit and run driver, he or she should contact emergency services, collect information, and talk to witnesses at the scene. In circumstances where negligence caused the accident, victims can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party.

Uber carries a $1 million insurance policy to cover ride-share accidents and injuries for drivers, passengers, and third parties, but restrictions apply. Uber, a major ride-share company in the United States, is heavily insured with a $1 million policy for accident liability.

According to company regulations, Uber does not tolerate the use of alcohol or drugs by drivers using the Uber app. However, passenger lawsuits alleging drunk driving by Uber drivers raise questions about the enforcement of Uber regulations.

In certain areas of Chicago, drivers face dangerous road conditions that increase their risk of traffic collisions with fatal consequences.

Potholes are a serious problem for drivers in Chicago, causing damage to vehicles and raising the risk of traffic accidents that can lead to serious injury or death. Following periods of heavy snow and freezing temperatures, potholes develop into a bigger problem in the Chicagoland area, making it important for drivers to be aware of them and the risks they pose.

People in Illinois who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be likelier to be involved in car accidents, according to a recent study. Adolescents who are diagnosed with ADHD are especially at risk of accident involvement.

Several insurance companies offer discounts to drivers who install drive-tracking devices, but Chicagoans should be careful before agreeing to them. The data is used to track the driver’s behavior, but it does not track the behavior of other drivers.

A record number of car accidents on the eve of Thanksgiving can be directly linked to impaired driving. Noted as one of the most popular drinking nights of the year, it has been dubbed Black Wednesday. Responsible drinking behaviors may fall by the wayside around this time of year as a direct result of marketing and holiday blues.