Uber/ Lyft Driver Injury
If you are a driver who was injured in an accident while driving for Uber or Lyft, you should consider speaking with an Uber accident attorney.
It is no secret that a car accident can cause serious injuries. Many auto accident victims trust that their insurance company will pay for their financial losses, including medical expenses, but every insurance policy has limits. The sad reality is that when an Uber driver is seriously injured, it doesn’t take long for those limits to be reached, resulting in unfair compensation.
Even before an accident victim receives the care they need, expenses begin to add up. The average cost of an ambulance ride is between $500-$2000.
Here’s how much it costs to treat the most common accident injuries:
Keep in mind that these ranges cover medical expenses only. They do not address the loss of wages, physical pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.
To make matters worse, insurance companies train their adjusters to seek ways to deny or limit claims. Without help from an Uber accident attorney, it can be close to impossible to obtain fair, or any compensation.
If a driver has the Uber app off and is not accepting rides, then their insurance policy will cover them.
If the app is turned on, then there are three “periods” that define how much insurance coverage applies if an accident occurs.
Period 1 occurs when a driver has switched on the app but has not yet accepted a ride. Policy limits during period one are:
Once a driver has accepted a ride, they are in Period 2. When the passenger(s) have been picked up, they are in Period 3. The insurance limits during these two periods are as follows:
In both Periods 2 and 3, Uber provides drivers with:
This coverage amount might seem generous, however, insurance companies work hard to deny claims and limit coverage.
Whether you are a driver for a ridesharing service or a passenger, UberLawyer.com is the best attorney for Uber accidents. You should know the facts about when and how we can protect your rights.
Every Uber driver has the right to fight for the compensation they deserve. Compensation may come from insurance payouts and/or damages awarded through a personal injury lawsuit.
Our Uber accident attorneys can help you recover compensation that will pay for past and future medical expenses, lost earnings, and more. Our legal team will carefully review the accident and provide you with a clear understanding of your legal rights. Our attorneys will handle the communication between Uber, the insurance companies, and all involved parties.
It’s best to work closely with an attorney who has previously handled Uber accident cases, as the laws regarding rideshare accidents are fairly new and can be complicated.
To learn more, contact our experienced Uber accident attorneys at (818) 999-9999 for a free consultation.