Pedestrian Hit by Uber Driver Gets $1M Pre-Suit Settlement

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Uber car. Photo: Jason Doiy / The Recorder

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A pedestrian who was struck by a compact car while in a Miami Beach crosswalk received a $1 million settlement without filing a lawsuit.



Anibal Ribba, who was hit by Uber driver Juan Espinosa Pulido, was diagnosed with numerous injuries to his right leg, and a CT scan suggested possible hemorrhaging in his brain. He underwent reduction surgery on his leg, but he remained in a wheelchair, was unable to walk and was fired from his job as a result of his physical limitations. Ribba said he was in the process of scheduling a second surgery when the case settled, and he would need physical therapy and rehabilitation afterward.



The defendants' insurance provider tendered its $1 million policy limit.



Case: Ribba v. Raiser



Plaintiffs attorney: Raymond R. Dieppa, Florida Legal, Miami



Defense attorneys: Jaime J. Baca, Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford, Coral Gables, and Anthony P. Strasius, Wilson Elser, Miami