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Oct 22, 2020
1 min

Uber driver v. pedestrian: Here's what California law says

Uber drivers owe a duty of due care for a pedestrian's safety Although both an Uber driver and an adult pedestrian must use ordinary care

MADD is in favor of prop 22: Say it ain't so!

Uber Consumer Alerts

Oct 16, 2020
1 min

MADD is in favor of prop 22: Say it ain't so!

Watch our video discussing why MADD is dead wrong about prop 22.

A "no"on prop 22 is a vote for public safety and accountability

Uber Consumer Alerts

Oct 14, 2020
1 min

A "no"on prop 22 is a vote for public safety and accountability

Watch our video on what a "yes" and what a "no" means to the California public for prop 22. A "no" on prop 22 means a vote for public safety

Why you may need a trial attorney to help navigate your claim with Uber

Uber Claims

Oct 3, 2020
2 min

Why you may need a trial attorney to help navigate your claim with Uber

If you or a loved one has been injured by an Uber driver, trying to navigate your claim with Uber can be overwhelming.

Do you know how often Uber is required to check a driver's record?

Uber Safety Notice

Oct 1, 2020
1 min

Do you know how often Uber is required to check a driver's record?

Uber is considered a Transportation Network Company by the California Public Utilities Commission, which regulates Uber in California. Th...

Uber Safety Info

Sep 30, 2020
1 min

How to report a safety incident to Uber

Learn how to quickly use Uber's Safety Toolkit to report a safety incident to Uber

"I've been rear-ended by an Uber driver. Who is at fault?"

Uber Claims

Sep 10, 2020
1 min

"I've been rear-ended by an Uber driver. Who is at fault?"

Typically, when an Uber driver has rear-ended you, it means that he or she has violated veh code § 21703.

California passes AB5: Uber drivers are employees

Uber Consumer Alerts

Sep 4, 2020
1 min

California passes AB5: Uber drivers are employees

California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), popularly known as the “gig worker bill,” was signed into law on September 4, 2019. AB5 goes into effect

Judge issues injunction against Uber: Drivers are employees

Uber Consumer Alerts

Aug 11, 2020
1 min

Judge issues injunction against Uber: Drivers are employees

Judge Ethan Schulman of the Superior Court of the State of California, San Francisco, ordered Uber to reclassify its drivers as employees on

"How long do I have to file suit against Uber?"

Uber Claims

Jul 2, 2020
1 min

"How long do I have to file suit against Uber?"

Uber claims as soon as possibly after you or a loved one have been assa

"An Uber driver ran over my foot. Now what?"

Uber Claims

Jun 10, 2020
2 min

"An Uber driver ran over my foot. Now what?"

One of the most common injuries to Uber passengers is an Uber driver running over a passenger or pedestrian's foot or feet.

Commission rules that Uber can no longer hide its accident data in California

Uber Safety Notice

Mar 12, 2020
1 min

Commission rules that Uber can no longer hide its accident data in California

After lobbying by public safety activists, consumer groups, and journalists, the Commission mustered the courage to stand up to Uber

Safety.com's 14 safety tips when ridesharing with Uber

Uber Safety Info

Mar 11, 2020
1 min

Safety.com's 14 safety tips when ridesharing with Uber

What are the top safety tips when ridesharing with Uber? Find out here.

Uber required to carry at least $1,000,000 in minimum insurance coverage for its drivers

Uber Claims

Feb 1, 2020
1 min

Uber required to carry at least $1,000,000 in minimum insurance coverage for its drivers

While Uber may position itself as doing drivers a favor by maintaining insurance coverage for its drivers, it's actually required to do so

Uber hides the numbers of accidents it has in California

Uber Safety Notice

Jan 7, 2020
1 min

Uber hides the numbers of accidents it has in California

Learn about what some insider's claim were "backroom dealings" by Uber with the Commision to hide public safety information from you.

Uber discloses 5,981 reports of sexual abuse

Uber Consumer Alerts

Dec 7, 2019
1 min

Uber discloses 5,981 reports of sexual abuse

Uber disclosed 5,981 reports of sexual abuse in its safety report. Among those, 464 were rapes. Watch the story here.

Uber Consumer Alerts

Feb 28, 2019
1 min

Jessica's Story

Jessica Christie, a 23-year-old UC Berkeley student who was riding her motorcycle to a cafe where she worked, collided with Martinez.

California law now requires Uber to provide certain safety information to passengers

Uber Safety Notice

Jan 2, 2019
1 min

California law now requires Uber to provide certain safety information to passengers

As a "transportation network company," regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission, California law now requires Uber to provide

Uber Consumer Alerts

Apr 30, 2018
1 min

103 Uber drivers accused of rape

According to a CNN investigation, 103 Uber drivers have been accused of rape or abuse. Watch the story here.

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