Uber Accident Lawyers
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Uber accidents can leave victims facing substantial medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. If you have been seriously injured in an Uber accident, it will be important to make sure you are seeking the full compensation you deserve. Our Uber accident lawyers are passionate about fighting for injured rideshare passengers and other motorists, and we are committed to holding the rideshare companies and their insurers accountable.
We Handle Car Accident Claims Involving Uber Drivers Across the United States
We handle claims involving rideshare vehicles across the United States. If you were injured in an accident involving an Uber driver, our lawyers can fight to recover the financial compensation you deserve. This includes compensation for your:
- Medical Expenses – If you suffered injuries in an Uber Accident, your medical bills will add up quickly. We can seek compensation for your mounting medical bills as well as your future medical treatment needs. Car accident victims often suffer serious injuries, and it is critical to obtain a thorough diagnosis even if you initially felt fine after your accident.
- Property Damage – If you got hit by an Uber vehicle that was providing a ride or responding to a ride request, we can handle your property damage claim. While this will most likely involve dealing with the Uber driver’s personal auto insurance company, we can also file a claim with Uber’s insurer if necessary.
- Lost Income – If you have a claim for serious injuries that prevent you from working, we can seek compensation for your lost income. An experienced Uber accident lawyer at our firm can obtain the records we need from your employer and calculate the damages you are entitled to recover for your present and future loss of earnings.
- Pain and Suffering – If you have an insurance claim for your Uber accident, you are entitled to just compensation for your non-financial losses as well. Our Uber accident lawyers can help you seek maximum compensation for your pain and suffering.
- Emotional Distress – Our Uber accident lawyers can also help you seek maximum compensation for your emotional distress. The Uber driver’s insurance provider and Uber’s liability coverage should both provide coverage if the Uber driver is responsible for your trauma.
Our Uber car accident attorneys may be able to help you seek just compensation for various other financial and non-financial losses as well. If you have a personal injury claim for a motor vehicle accident involving an Uber, you deserve full and fair compensation for all of your accident-related losses.
Whether we are able to negotiate an insurance settlement or we need to file a personal injury lawsuit in court, we will work to recover just compensation for your losses as quickly as possible. We take a custom-tailored approach to every case we handle; and, while we focus on negotiating fair settlements with insurance adjusters whenever possible, our rideshare accident attorneys are not afraid to sue Uber and fight for our clients’ rights in court when necessary.
Common Grounds to Seek Just Compensation After an Uber Accident
Regardless of what happened, you can expect Uber and the insurance companies to deny liability for your accident initially. From arguing that drivers are independent contractors to blaming victims for their own injuries, these companies use a variety of tactics to avoid liability whenever possible.
But, the reality is that Uber accident victims are entitled to financial compensation in many cases. Some examples of common grounds to seek just compensation after an Uber accident include:
- Aggressive driving
- Distracted driving
- Drowsy driving
- Impaired driving
- Reckless or careless driving
Rideshare drivers have the same legal responsibilities as everyone else on the road. Unfortunately, they don’t always act like it. By conducting a thorough investigation and gathering critical evidence before it disappears, our personal injury lawyers can document your legal rights, and then we can fight to recover just compensation from the Uber driver’s personal insurance company or Uber’s insurance company on your behalf.
Common Injuries Sustained in Uber Accidents
Uber accident victims can seek insurance coverage for all types of injuries. If you suffered any type of bodily injury in a collision involving an Uber driver, it will be worth talking to a lawyer about the legal options you have available. Some examples of common injuries sustained in Uber accidents include:
- Bone Injuries (Dislocated and Broken Bones)
- Internal Injuries (Internal Bleeding and Organ Damage)
- Nerve and Soft Tissue Damage
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
But, again, these are just examples. Regardless of the nature of your injuries, you could be facing significant financial and non-financial losses. To make sure you seek any and all liability insurance coverage to which you are legally entitled, you should speak with one of our experienced Uber accident lawyers as soon as possible.
What can an experienced Uber accident lawyer do to help? Here are some of the key steps our lawyers take in Uber accident cases:
1. Conducting a Comprehensive Investigation
From preserving forensic evidence at the accident scene to obtaining a copy of the police report and any other documentation that is available, we work quickly to obtain the evidence we need to file personal and commercial auto insurance claims on behalf of our clients.
2. Determining Liability for the Crash
Once we have collected the evidence that is available, then we can determine liability for the crash. While seeking just compensation usually involves filing a claim under the Uber driver’s or Uber’s insurance policy, there are other possibilities as well.
3. Calculating Just Compensation for Your Medical Bills and Lost Wages
When you have a claim for an Uber accident, it is critical to ensure that you are seeking the full compensation you deserve. Our Uber accident lawyers can calculate just compensation for your present and future medical bills and lost wages.
4. Calculating Just Compensation for Your Non-Financial Losses
Our Uber accident lawyers can calculate just compensation for your present and future non-financial losses as well. This includes losses such as physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
5. Fighting for the Full Compensation You Deserve
After calculating the losses you are entitled to recover, we will use our experience to fight for the full compensation you deserve. Regardless of the Uber driver’s status at the time of the collision, if the Uber driver is responsible for your injuries, you deserve to be fully and fairly compensated for your losses.
FAQs: Understanding Your Legal Rights After an Uber or Lyft Accident
Filing a claim for a rideshare accident typically involves dealing with either the rideshare driver’s or the rideshare company’s insurer. Like all insurance claims, these claims present a variety of practical, logistical, and legal challenges, so it is important to have an experienced lawyer on your side.
Are There Any Differences Between Filing an Uber Accident Claim and Filing a Lyft Accident Claim?
Uber and Lyft are subject to the same insurance requirements and liability rules, so filing an Uber accident claim and filing a Lyft accident claim are largely similar. With that said, each company handles claims differently (and their insurers handle claims differently as well). Regardless of whether you were injured in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle, it will be important to work closely with an experienced attorney who can fight for just compensation on your behalf.
Do I File a Claim with the Uber Driver’s Insurance Company or Uber’s Insurance Company?
The answer to this question depends on the circumstances of your case. In most cases, accident victims will file claims with the Uber driver’s insurance company first. However, accident victims must also ensure that they file claims with Uber’s insurance company on time if necessary. This is yet another reason to have an experienced lawyer on your side.
Should I Hire a Lawyer if I was Injured in an Uber Accident?
Yes, if you were injured in an Uber accident, we strongly recommend hiring a lawyer to represent you. While you have clear legal rights, asserting your legal rights can be difficult, so it is important to engage an experienced lawyer who can take all necessary and appropriate legal action on your behalf.
Do Lawyers Handle Uber Accident Cases on Contingency?
Like most lawyers, our lawyers handle all Uber accident cases on contingency. This means that if you choose our law firm to represent you, you will not pay anything out-of-pocket, and you will not pay anything at all unless we help you recover your accident-related losses.
Schedule a Free Consultation with an Experienced Uber Accident Attorney Today
Do you need to speak with an Uber accident attorney about your legal rights? If so, we strongly encourage you to contact us right away. Call 866-781-9539 or request a free consultation online to speak with an experienced attorney in confidence as soon as possible.
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