Ride Share Accidents: What Happens If You Get Hurt as a Passenger in an Uber or Lyft?
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed how we travel, offering a flexible and accessible way to get around. However, the rise of rideshare services has also brought an increase in accidents, particularly in densely populated areas like Philadelphia, PA. Since rideshares became widespread, traffic fatalities have risen by about 3%, largely due to the growing number of rideshare vehicles on the road. While these risks are more pronounced on high-traffic routes like Roosevelt Boulevard, I-95, and I-76—which PennDOT has flagged as collision hotspots—rideshare accidents are becoming a broader concern across Philadelphia County and beyond, contributing to a nationwide uptick in injuries and fatalities.