How Insurance Impacts an Uber & Lyft Accident Claim
The key issue in this type of car accident is fault, which means identifying who is to blame for the accident. All drivers in California should carry liability insurance, which will pay compensation if the insured driver is to blame for the accident. Consequently, we need to know what happened and who bears legal responsibility for the wreck.
If you are an Uber or Lyft passenger, then your own driver could be at fault. Seated in the back, you could suffer serious injuries when your driver runs a red light and crashes into someone or veers over the center line due to distractions and collides head on. Or a different motorist could be at fault for the crash, possibly rear-ending you as you wait at a light. In that case, you submit a claim on the other driver’s liability insurance.
We can also help pedestrians and motorists struck by an Uber or Lyft. You might have been passing through an intersection when an Uber driver floors it and smashes into you. We can help you hold this driver accountable for this incident.
California requires that Uber & Lyft drivers carry liability coverage. Up to $1 million should be available to passengers in these vehicles. That insurance will pay for medical care and replace lost income. You should receive compensation for pain and suffering as well.
If you were hit by a rideshare, then the amount available depends on whether the driver was logged into the app and had accepted a ride. A driver who isn’t even logged in is no different from any other motorist on the road. Less insurance is available. However, $1 million in insurance is also available if the driver has accepted a ride or has a passenger in the car.
We can negotiate with insurance companies to untangle liability issues. We can also hold out for fair compensation for serious injuries suffered in a crash. We have helped clients struggling with whiplash, concussions, back injuries, and catastrophic injuries. Call us at your earliest convenience.
Speak with a Fairfield Uber & Lyft Accident Attorney at Our Firm Today
Rideshare companies have revolutionized transportation, but in many ways these accidents are analyzed the same way as any other car crash. If you were hurt, call Venardi Zurada today at (833) 893-6763 or contact us online. Our Fairfield Uber & Lyft accident lawyer can begin collecting evidence and talking to witnesses. If hired, we will compile enough evidence to support your claim and open negotiations with the relevant insurer.
