Uber said the question of who covers medical costs is “not contemplated by the measure” andit expects clients would pay. The measure would tightly limit what medical expenses can be claimed and curb most damages to rates based on insurance. Uber said in a statement that nothing in the measure prevents car accident victims from securing doctors and lawyers. “It creates a situation where Uber can do what it’s doing.”The exterior of Downtown LA Law Group in Los Angeles. A new law went into effect Jan. 1 giving private citizens the right to sue an attorney for unethical practices.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 17, 2026 23:31 UTC