Uber/ Lyft Passenger Injury
I Was Injured As A Passenger In A Lyft Or Uber. Can I Take Legal Action?
Each year, millions of rides are booked through Uber. While the majority of rides end successfully, thousands end in an accident. Passengers who are injured should take steps to protect their legal rights by contacting Uber accident lawyers immediately following the accident.
What Rights Do Uber Passengers Have After An Accident?
Passengers who are injured or hurt in a car accident have the right to seek compensation. Compensation can come through an insurance claim with Uber, but more often, through a car accident lawsuit.
Uber’s Insurance Coverage
All passengers are covered by Uber’s $1 million in commercial auto insurance. This might seem like a sufficient amount of coverage, but the harsh truth is that the insurance company will do everything they can to avoid approving claims.
Insurance companies are for-profit companies and focus their efforts on keeping as much money for themselves as possible, making claim denials all too common. Without the help of Uber accident lawyers, who understand the tactics that insurance companies use to avoid paying claims, coverage may not be provided.
Car Accident Lawsuits
Car accident lawsuits are filed against the party whose negligence caused the accident. Typically, the responsible party is the Uber driver or the driver of another vehicle.
Compensation obtained through a lawsuit can cover the following:
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages
- Physical Pain & Suffering
- Emotional Trauma
In rare cases, punitive damages may also be awarded. The total amount that can be won varies from case to case and is based on the actual losses sustained by the plaintiff.
Will My Lawsuit Go To Trial?
Whenever a lawsuit is filed, the possibility exists of going to trial. However, the majority of car accident lawsuits settle out of court. You can rest easy knowing that our Uber accident lawyers have the experience needed to negotiate the appropriate settlement, and to fight aggressively in court to get you the best possible compensation.
How Can Uber Accident Lawyers Help After An Accident?
The laws that apply to Uber accidents are complex and change frequently in California. Our legal team has the knowledge and experience needed to ensure that the maximum compensation is awarded in every case.
We offer free legal consultations for Uber passengers who have been injured in an accident. We carefully review every aspect of the accident and begin to build a case as soon as you are approved. We can further assist by speaking with insurance and Uber representatives on your behalf.
After the accident occurs, continue to keep copies of any paperwork relating to the accident. Keep a journal of notes, tracking the dates, times, and discussion details if contacted by Uber representatives or the insurance company involved.
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.
If you or a loved one have been injured while in rideshare, contact our Uber accident lawyers at (888) 979-7979 for a free consultation. Let us help you get the compensation you deserve.