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Rideshare services are extremely popular. Uber alone has hundreds of thousands of drivers in California, and Lyft is not far behind. Whether you don’t have a car or you want to avoid driving under the influence, ridesharing can be convenient.
However, accidents can – and do – happen. It’s important to understand the seriousness of the risks you take when using rideshare services. You should also know the actions to take if you’re injured in an Uber or Lyft accident and how California Lyft accident attorneys can help you.
Rideshare crashes often involve more than one vehicle and, on some occasions, affect pedestrians and cyclists.
Rideshare accidents happen for many reasons, including:
Also, in some cases, drivers of rideshare vehicles are in a hurry to complete jobs. This may increase the chances of a crash.
As with any car crash, an accident involving a rideshare vehicle can lead to serious bodily harm. Common rideshare crash injuries include:
Some of these can be catastrophic, life-changing, or potentially fatal.. Also, a rideshare vehicle accident can take a major psychological toll on its survivors, regardless of any physical injuries they sustain.
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All Uber and Lyft drivers must be covered by liability insurance. . These policies will provide some coverage for passengers. However, any experienced Lyft or Uber personal injury lawyer can tell you that limitations may apply in this instance.
Insurance requirements in California require both individual drivers and rideshare companies to carry liability insurance.
Uber provides $1 million in liability coverage for its drivers. The company assumes liability for all damages up to the difference between the at-fault driver’s individual policy limit and Uber’s $1 million threshold. If the driver’s insurance policy covers $30,000, Uber is liable for a maximum of $970,000.
Lyft, meanwhile, states that it covers its drivers for at least $1 million in most markets. With that said, accidents typically won’t result in $1 million in damages, so it’s unlikely that a single crash will reach the liability policy limit for either company.
This is among the most dangerous accidents that can occur involving an Uber or Lyft. Any car, even a compact sedan, weighs several tons and can cause devastating injuries to a human being.
As a seasoned Uber and Lyft accident attorney can explain, pedestrians have the right of way in California. If a pedestrian enters the roadway (even if they’re not at a designated crosswalk), cars are expected to stop and allow them to cross safely. Even if the individual does something unsafe, like not looking both ways before stepping out onto a roadway, any driver who strikes them is still generally liable for their injuries. Uber and Lyft drivers are no exception.
If you’re a pedestrian who was struck by an Uber or Lyft driver, your first step after seeking medical attention should be reaching out to the Uber and Lyft car accident attorneys at the May Firm.
In a perfect world, you could reach out to Uber or Lyft for a ride and get to your destination safely and hassle-free every time. Unfortunately, accidents happen. As an Uber/Lyft passenger or a driver sharing the road with rideshare vehicles, there are certain steps you can take to protect yourself both before and after an accident.
Motor vehicle accidents of all kinds are all too common in California. Given the consistent popularity of companies like Uber and Lyft, accidents involving their drivers contribute to the state’s overall car accident risk.
Just like rideshare passengers, drivers who are struck by an Uber or Lyft driver are covered by either company’s $1 million insurance policy. They are entitled to compensation for their injuries: first from the rideshare driver’s own insurance company and then from Uber or Lyft, if the driver’s policy is inadequate.
After seeking any necessary medical attention, contact an Uber and Lyft car accident attorney quickly.
If you’re injured while traveling in a rideshare vehicle, you have legal remedies. If another car strikes your car, and you’re injured as a passenger, you can seek damages from the at-fault driver. You may also have a claim against the Uber/Lyft driver’s insurance policy.
Contact a rideshare accidents lawyer right away if you were a passenger in a rideshare vehicle. The California Lyft accident attorneys at the May Firm will take the stress that often comes with dealing with insurance companies off of your shoulders and go to bat for you.
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The most important tip we can provide any accident victim is to get medical attention right away. Some injuries don’t fully present themselves until days, weeks, or even months after an accident. A physician’s examination will highlight these injuries and alert you to the treatment and follow-up care you need.
Transportation companies like Uber and Lyft provide passengers with certain information prior to their trip. This includes the name of their driver, basic vehicle information, the route they are expected to take to their destination, and departure/arrival estimates.
Uber and Lyft drivers are closely monitored by both companies. Their vehicles are equipped with telematics sensors that collect data regarding speed, braking, G-forces, and location. If your Uber driver caused an accident by speeding, this data will have been recorded during your trip.
Such information is not usually available to the public. However, your lawyer can request that this data be preserved at the onset of litigation and sent over for review.
The sooner you contact a personal injury lawyer after the accident, the sooner you can truly begin to recover from your ordeal. Your Uber and Lyft accident lawyer can communicate with the insurance companies, negotiate settlements, and represent you in court. They can obtain information that you may not necessarily have access to. You have exactly two years to file a personal injury claim under California law before the statute of limitations ends.
If you’re hurt by an Uber or Lyft driver’s negligence, you have legal rights. You’re entitled to seek damages for your injuries and financial losses – but it’s important that you do so carefully and with professional assistance. Here’s how to proceed.
Also, don’t accept any offer made by the driver’s insurance company until you’ve met with an experienced Lyft and Uber personal injury lawyer. Insurers readily offer small settlements to avoid the possibility of going to court. These payouts typically amount to a fraction of the total you may actually be entitled to.
While these settlements may cover your medical expenses, they usually fail to address pain and suffering. Nor do they typically account for your lost income from missed days at work. If you accept an early settlement and ultimately need ongoing medical treatment, the funds you receive may not be at all adequate to meet your expenses.
When you hire a rideshare accidents lawyer, they’ll get to work immediately. They will recommend one of two options:
No matter which course makes the most sense, the biggest immediate benefit our clients experience is an end to the harassing calls from insurance companies and lawyers representing the people responsible for your injuries. Both of these parties are on the lookout for their bottom line, and often enough, they’ll work to protect their profits at the expense of your family’s financial future.
Vehicle repair, medical expenses, and emotional trauma are just some of the repercussions of a crash that may need to be addressed. These complications can quickly become overwhelming. As a family-run business, the May Firm understands how difficult this all is, and we want to help.
Having the proper support from our experienced legal team will help ensure you get the care and the financial compensation you need. You deserve to focus on your recovery while we fight for your best interests..
Call us for a free consultation at 1-(866) 622-6491. We will put you in contact with our Uber car accident lawyers. Our team will review the facts and determine your best course of action. If you hire us, you won’t be expected to pay anything unless we win.
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