You may be eligible to file a Tylenol Autism ADHD Lawsuit / Acetaminophen Autism ADHD Claim if you or a loved one used Tylenol and/ or Acetaminophen during pregnancy, and your child was subsequently diagnosed with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Legal action is being strategized by our attorneys for Horizon Therapeutics’ failure to properly warn patients of potential hearing loss side effects.
You may be eligible to file a Tepezza Lawsuit if you or a loved one took Tepezza and subsequently suffered permanent hearing loss or tinnitus.
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Over one million people, who were present at Camp Lejeune (North Carolina) between 1953 and 1987, may have been exposed to toxic substances in the water.
The Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawsuit can apply to you, a family member, or a loved one who lived at Camp Lejeune (North Carolina) and suffered health effects from the decades of water contamination that occurred.
Toxic chemicals in Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF Firefighting Foam) have been linked to numerous types of cancer, including:
AFFF Firefighting Foam lawsuits aim to hold manufacturers accountable for putting peoples’ health at risk.
If you have been exposed to Paraquat and diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may be eligible to pursue compensation, and entitled to participate in the paraquat lawsuit.
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Over the years, a growing number of horror stories have emerged, highlighting the dangers of ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft.
From drivers pretending to be employed by ridesharing services to prey on passengers to thousands of claims of harassment and sexual assault, many now question the safety of using these services.
Some have even taken legal action against ridesharing companies because of mistreatment and injuries they suffered while using these services.
Despite these shocking reports, it’s worth noting that ridesharing services are not inherently dangerous, and taking a taxi isn’t necessarily safer.
Just as you shouldn’t automatically assume ridesharing is unsafe, you also shouldn’t assume that taxis are.
After all, both present different safety concerns to drivers and passengers.
Before you get in either a taxi or an Uber, it’s crucial to know what risks you take on when using that service.
By learning more about those risks, you can determine which mode of transportation you’re most comfortable with and learn more about how you can keep yourself safe on the road (no matter which option you choose).
Ridesharing services are generally safe to use, but how these services work does leave some room for concern.
Drivers hired by Uber and Lyft are independent contractors, rather than full-time employees.
Uber and Lyft can, therefore, be less liable for incidents involving their drivers than a traditional cab service might be.
While this doesn’t mean that you are more likely to get into an unsafe situation, it does change the nature of liability in the event of an injury or other incident.
Ridesharing services are also fairly new compared to taxis.
This technology has changed modern transportation and gained millions of users in only a few years.
Uber and Lyft have had to refine and develop their services in this short time, including how they can improve their safety measures.
Further, they have had to undergo this process in the digital age, where anyone can hop online to see the latest accident or scandal.
The public discussion and attention concerning the safety of ridesharing may have contributed to the perception that they are inherently dangerous.
In the last few years, ridesharing services have implemented several policies to better protect their customers and alleviate any concerns they have about safety:
Just like taxi drivers, Uber and Lyft drivers must complete and pass a background check before they can begin work.
Both companies use Checkr to conduct background checks.
Generally, Uber’s process involves a Motor Vehicle Report and criminal background check, but no credit check.
To drive for Uber, you must have at least one year of licensed driving experience in the United States, have a clean driving record, and have no serious or violent charges on your criminal record.
Lyft’s background check involves a look into your criminal record, as well as a review of the United States Department of Justice Sex Offender Registry.
Any violent, sexual, or terror-related crimes will make you ineligible to drive for Lyft.
After passing, Lyft continually monitors your criminal record – if you have any new criminal charges or convictions, they may terminate your employment.
For both Uber and Lyft, standards for background checks vary greatly depending on state and local laws.
Further, these processes aren’t perfect, and there have been instances of drivers whose criminal histories have been overlooked or mistakenly cleared.
Taxi drivers tend to undergo a more traditional interview process, stricter employment standards, and more comprehensive background checks.
So while you may be more likely to get a thoroughly-vetted driver in a taxi, that doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to have a dangerous Uber or Lyft driver.
Because taxis are company-owned vehicles, they often have added security features to protect both customers and drivers.
These features include security cameras to monitor the ride and two-way radios for real-time updates about road conditions or developing situations.
In addition to keeping track of driver-passenger interactions, these features also ensure the driver is navigating the roads safely and appropriately.
Ridesharing vehicles are privately owned – they cannot be mandated to use all of these safety features and generally have less company oversight.
Uber and Lyft primarily use their apps to monitor drivers.
The apps do track the ride itself, and passengers can share that information with friends and family members.
Both apps also have a panic feature that riders can use to communicate directly with local law enforcement in case of an emergency, whether it’s a minor fender bender or a major accident caused by inattentive driving.
Both Uber and Lyft claim they are looking to improve their existing safety features, as well as finding new ways to monitor drivers and rides.
Both taxis and ridesharing vehicles are required to get serviced regularly.
However, the frequency of maintenance checks differs greatly.
Again, taxis are company-owned vehicles, and receive systems checks on a regular basis.
The frequency of these maintenance checks varies between vehicles and companies – different states and municipalities may also have their own laws on this.
It’s difficult to know how often ridesharing vehicles are serviced because they are privately owned by independent contractors.
Uber does require vehicles to be inspected each year, while Lyft defers to state and local laws regarding maintenance.
However, both Uber and Lyft require drivers’ cars to be relatively new and will not accept a driver if their vehicle is too old.
There are clear advantages and drawbacks to both taxis and ridesharing services.
When considering which service you’d like to use, it’s important to think about these differences:
Some of the biggest advantages of taking a taxi include:
Of course, taxis are not perfect and there are some risks you could encounter when hailing a ride:
Some of the benefits of using a ridesharing service include:
Just as with taxis, there are some risks that are unique to ridesharing services:
Regardless of your personal preferences, you may need to use a ridesharing service at some time or another.
When you do, there are a few simple best practices you can follow that will go a long way in making sure your ride is safe and comfortable:
In most cases, doing the above is enough to keep you safe while using ridesharing services.
However, in rare or extreme circumstances, it may not be.
If anything goes wrong, do your best to get yourself to safety and contact the proper authorities as soon as possible.
Once you’re safe, you will also need to get in touch with Uber or Lyft directly.
That process can be difficult, and you may need to look into external support or even legal assistance in the event of a car accident or other injury to protect yourself while resolving the issue.
Generally, both taxis and ridesharing services are safe to use.
As always, there is some level of risk when getting on the road, but that risk is fairly minimal when you take the proper steps to have a safe and comfortable ride.
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