Lawyer with Experience in Arbitration against Uber

Were you involved in an incident that made you eligible to file a lawsuit against Uber? If so, you might have recently learned about arbitration – and that you unknowingly agreed to arbitration by agreeing to Uber’s terms. Without a doubt, the thought of having to go through arbitration instead of civil court can be daunting (since the civil process is what most people are familiar with).

It is normal to have many questions about arbitration for Uber cases. If you have questions about the arbitration process and about how arbitration compares to the more known legal processes, you can trust that our experts here at Normandie Law Firm are ready to provide you with all the information that you need.

Our lawyers have many years of experience handling Uber cases and helping our clients recover the compensation that you are owed. If you are ready to discuss your current situation with the experts at our firm, contact us today.

About Arbitration

What is arbitration? Arbitration is an alternative method to resolve legal disputes that essentially aims to keep disputes out of court and as far away from trial as possible. Arbitration is a private process not subject to state or federal laws in which the parties present their arguments and their evidence in front of an arbitrator, which then makes a decision to resolve the dispute. It is an informal process that is often favored by large corporations instead of trial.

Unfortunately, arbitration does not adhere to federal or state rules surrounding allowable evidence or the civil procedure. In addition, the arbitration process can be unfair – especially when it involves a large corporation and an individual. In many cases, arbitrators are biased in favor of the large corporations. What’s worse, the arbitrators’ decisions are usually final and difficult to appeal.
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Uber’s Terms Regarding Arbitration

The following can be found in Uber’s terms of use:

• “By agreeing to the Terms, you agree hat you are required to resolve any claim that you may have against Uber on an individual basis in arbitration.”
• “Except as expressly provided… you and Uber agree that any dispute, claim or controversy in any way…[including] incidents or accidents resulting in personal injury that you allege occurred in connection with your use of the services, whether the dispute, claim or controversy occurred or accrued before of after the date you agreed to the Terms or your relationship with Uber, will be settled by binding arbitration between you and Uber, and not in a court of law.”

Undeniable, Uber’s terms can make it seem like claimants have no other choice than to agree to arbitration if they want to use the company’s services. However, it is, in fact, possible to opt-out of the arbitration clause. This has to be done within 30 days of agreeing to the company’s terms.

For more information about Uber’s arbitration terms and your legal options, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our experts today.

What is the Difference between Arbitration and Trial in Uber Cases?

The trial process is relatively straightforward – the parties present their positions in a court in front of a judge. Parties give their opening statements then their present their case; parties are, of course, given the opportunities to a rebuttal. Finally, they give their closing arguments. The judge will come to a verdict strictly based on a law. The losing party always has the option of appealing the verdict.

There are a number of differences between arbitrations and trials. Primarily, trials are very formal and follow strict procedure. Also, in arbitration, the arbitrator’s decision does not have to be based on a law. Arbitration is also much more cost-effective than trials; therefore, it is often the preferred choice for large corporations. Additionally, since the law is practically irrelevant in arbitration, large corporations can often get away with things that they wouldn’t be able to get away with in a trial.

What is the Difference between Arbitration and Mediation in Uber Cases?

Mediation, like arbitration, is another alternative method of conflict resolution. Most of us are familiar with mediation – it essentially is a way for parties to come to an agreement outside of court. During the mediation process, a mediator (a neutral third-party) facilitates communication between the parties to try and reach a resolution to the dispute. Mediators do not make any decisions, unlike arbitrators; rather, they simply facilitate the parties coming to a resolution. Upon reaching a resolution, the parties involved must sign the agreement, which becomes a legally binding contract.

Can I Choose to go to Trial in Court instead of Arbitration?

Do I have the option of choosing to go to trial in court instead of arbitration? Unfortunately, you cannot choose to go to trial instead of arbitration if you agreed to Uber’s terms and waived your right to file a civil lawsuit. It is important to note, however, that some claims against Uber are not subject to arbitration; this could include anything that would be filed in small claims court or sexual assault claims, for instance.

Contact Us Immediately

Most people don’t know that by agreeing to use Uber’s services, they are also agreeing to arbitration and are essentially waiving their right to file claims in civil court. Were you involved in an incident with Uber that resulted in you exploring your legal options? If so, you might have just recently learned about Uber’s mandatory arbitration. You might have many questions about the process and the options available to you.

Our Uber lawyers here at Normandie law Firm are more than ready to evaluate your current situation and provide you with all the information that you need to successfully pursue your claim against Uber and recover the compensation that you are owed. Our Uber lawyers have expertise in going to arbitration against Uber and are ready to help you.

We offer free legal services, including free consultations and free second opinions, during which our Uber experts will provide you with all the information that you need to start or continue your claim.

We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our lawyers will not be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. We also work on a contingency structure; therefore, our clients will not be responsible about paying legal costs until after winning their claims.

If you are ready to speak to one of our Uber attorneys, contact us immediately.

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