Uber/Lyft Forced Arbitration
When you get hurt in a car accident in California, you usually have the right to sue the responsible driver for damages. However, if a driver for a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft was at fault, things could be very different. Lyft and Uber are notorious for trying to take away your right to bring your case before a jury of your peers by forcing customers into arbitration. This means you might not get the chance to take your case to court or receive the compensation you are entitled to.
Fighting For Your Rights
At the Law Office of Michael E. Gatto, PC, we take on Uber and Lyft’s via arbitration after forced arbitration tactics to secure the highest compensation possible for accident victims. With over 30 years of practice experience, Michael E. Gatto is the right choice for people injured in crashes involving Uber or Lyft drivers throughout California. He has participated in over 100 jury trials and numerous arbitrations.
Michael works to make the world a safer place, one case at a time. He holds corporations like Lyft and Uber accountable for wrongdoing, pushing for change that benefits not just the individuals he represents but the public in general. One of our staff members speaks Spanish fluently and we offer free initial consultations to discuss your case.
Understanding Rideshare Arbitration
Rideshare companies push arbitration on customers through lengthy contracts that are difficult to read. Buried in these contracts is a clause stating that you agree to give up your right to a jury trial if you get in a crash while riding in their vehicles. These companies prefer arbitration because it often limits the compensation an injured person can receive, reduces their legal costs and keeps potentially embarrassing information out of the public eye.
How We Fight Forced Arbitration
Our California arbitration lawyer uses the latest developments in the law and decades of litigation experience to argue when an arbitration clause is invalid and unenforceable. If your case winds up in arbitration, we can also represent you throughout that process, effectively using the system to fight for compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. As a dedicated car accident attorney, Michael E. Gatto is committed to achieving justice for you.
Contact Us For A Free Consultation
If you have been injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, reach out to the Law Office of Michael E. Gatto, PC, at 925-587-9949 to set up a free consultation. Let us help you fight for the compensation you deserve. Se habla español.