Although ridesharing offers us a convenient and affordable way to get around, every time we take an Uber or Lyft, we entrust the rideshare driver with our safety. Most of the time, the driver gets us safely from point A to point B, but what happens when there is a crash?
If you were injured while riding an Uber or Lyft, you may have the right to seek compensation from the party responsible for the accident. Whether the crash was caused by the rideshare driver or another motorist, The Pollard Firm can help. We are well-versed in Uber and Lyft accident cases and know what it takes to secure maximum compensation for your injuries and subsequent losses. Contact our office today online or call (909) 655-6102 to arrange a FREE consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Diamond Bar.
As with any car accident, there are many causes of Uber and Lyft accidents. All drivers have the duty to operate their vehicles in a safe manner. Rideshare drivers have that same duty to their passengers and others on the road, and when either Uber drivers or other motorists don’t fulfill that duty, the results can be devastating.
Common Causes of Uber and Lyft Crashes include the following:
If your injuries were caused by the negligent actions of the Uber or Lyft driver or another party, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. If your accident was caused by someone other than the rideshare driver, you can file a claim with their insurance company. However, if your rideshare driver was at fault for the crash, you may need to handle things a bit differently.
Rideshare drivers are not technically employees of the companies they drive for. They are independent contractors, meaning they sign a contract with the rideshare company to provide a service (transporting passengers) but are still considered “self-employed.” These companies also don’t own or maintain the vehicles used by their drivers.
Rideshare companies prefer this arrangement because it helps them avoid many of the costs and responsibilities associated with employing drivers directly.
Should you be involved in any sort of accident caused by an Uber or Lyft driver and that driver was not on the rideshare app or transporting a passenger at the time of the crash, you will likely only be able to file a claim with the driver’s auto insurance company.
However, under certain circumstances, you can seek compensation from the rideshare company itself.
To help protect both the rideshare driver and passengers, Uber and Lyft both carry $1 million in liability coverage. If the accident took place while the rideshare driver was using the app, en route to pick up a rideshare customer, or transporting a passenger at the time of the crash, you can seek compensation from the coverage provided by the rideshare company.
In some cases, you can file a lawsuit against Uber and Lyft. Rideshare companies can be held liable in the following cases:
Like all car accident cases, the amount and types of damages you claim will depend on the circumstances of your case, including the nature and extent of your injuries and other losses. However, types of compensation can include the following:
When your Uber or Lyft ride goes wrong, and you suffer injuries as a result, you have the right to seek compensation from the party who caused your crash. Whether you were hit while riding in an Uber or Lyft vehicle or hit by a rideshare driver, a rideshare accident lawyer can help.
At The Pollard Firm, we understand just how devastating a car accident can be. Injuries sustained in an auto accident can turn your life upside down, leaving you severely injured, out of work, and struggling to pay your mounting medical bills. But you don’t have to go through this difficult time alone. We will handle the claims process, communicate with the insurance company, and fight for full compensation. To get started, call (909) 655-6102 to schedule a FREE, no-obligation case review with a skilled and compassionate personal injury lawyer in the Inland Empire.
Although ridesharing offers us a convenient and affordable way to get around, every time we take an Uber or Lyft, we entrust the rideshare driver with our safety. Most of the time, the driver gets us safely from point A to point B, but what happens when there is a crash?
If you were injured while riding an Uber or Lyft, you may have the right to seek compensation from the party responsible for the accident. Whether the crash was caused by the rideshare driver or another motorist, The Pollard Firm can help. We are well-versed in Uber and Lyft accident cases and know what it takes to secure maximum compensation for your injuries and subsequent losses. Contact our office today online or call (909) 655-6102 to arrange a FREE consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Diamond Bar.
As with any car accident, there are many causes of Uber and Lyft accidents. All drivers have the duty to operate their vehicles in a safe manner. Rideshare drivers have that same duty to their passengers and others on the road, and when either Uber drivers or other motorists don’t fulfill that duty, the results can be devastating.
Common Causes of Uber and Lyft Crashes include the following:
If your injuries were caused by the negligent actions of the Uber or Lyft driver or another party, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. If your accident was caused by someone other than the rideshare driver, you can file a claim with their insurance company. However, if your rideshare driver was at fault for the crash, you may need to handle things a bit differently.
Rideshare drivers are not technically employees of the companies they drive for. They are independent contractors, meaning they sign a contract with the rideshare company to provide a service (transporting passengers) but are still considered “self-employed.” These companies also don’t own or maintain the vehicles used by their drivers.
Rideshare companies prefer this arrangement because it helps them avoid many of the costs and responsibilities associated with employing drivers directly.
Should you be involved in any sort of accident caused by an Uber or Lyft driver and that driver was not on the rideshare app or transporting a passenger at the time of the crash, you will likely only be able to file a claim with the driver’s auto insurance company.
However, under certain circumstances, you can seek compensation from the rideshare company itself.
To help protect both the rideshare driver and passengers, Uber and Lyft both carry $1 million in liability coverage. If the accident took place while the rideshare driver was using the app, en route to pick up a rideshare customer, or transporting a passenger at the time of the crash, you can seek compensation from the coverage provided by the rideshare company.
In some cases, you can file a lawsuit against Uber and Lyft. Rideshare companies can be held liable in the following cases:
Like all car accident cases, the amount and types of damages you claim will depend on the circumstances of your case, including the nature and extent of your injuries and other losses. However, types of compensation can include the following:
When your Uber or Lyft ride goes wrong, and you suffer injuries as a result, you have the right to seek compensation from the party who caused your crash. Whether you were hit while riding in an Uber or Lyft vehicle or hit by a rideshare driver, a rideshare accident lawyer can help.
At The Pollard Firm, we understand just how devastating a car accident can be. Injuries sustained in an auto accident can turn your life upside down, leaving you severely injured, out of work, and struggling to pay your mounting medical bills. But you don’t have to go through this difficult time alone. We will handle the claims process, communicate with the insurance company, and fight for full compensation. To get started, call (909) 655-6102 to schedule a FREE, no-obligation case review with a skilled and compassionate personal injury lawyer in the Inland Empire.
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