Uber / Lyft Rideshare Car Accidents

Rideshare Drivers May Not Be Pro

However, these services do not insure you from an accident whether you are a passenger in the rideshare car, a pedestrian, or the lift driver. If you were in an accident with an Uber or Lyft car, it is important to understand how your injuries may be compensated. Experienced and professional lawyers at Advo Law will explore who is responsible for the damages and injuries stemming from an Uber or Lyft accident, and will help you get the fair and just compensation.

Special Insurance Considerations

Popular ride-sharing services such as Uber require their drivers to carry special car insurance that will cover the driver and the passengers in case of an accident. However, the exact coverage that applies is based on the facts and circumstances present at the time of the accident. Therefore, specific inquiries must be made to determine which policy and coverage should apply.

Medical Care

● If you have experienced a rideshare accident as a pedestrian, there are steps you can take to make sure you receive as much compensation as possible for the injury. Even if you have just the slightest discomfort, we encourage you to seek medical attention quickly and to reach out to us for a free consultation, after which we will help you find the best course of action for your case.

Rideshare Drivers

● If you are driving a vehicle and are involved in a crash with a ride-share driver, provided you were not at fault for the accident, we can make sure you get the fair compensation. Like any other taxi service, both Uber and Lyft have “$1 million insurance policy” per accident and will cover the injuries and the damages to the property. As in other car accident cases, the initial investigation is very important in order to build the most incontestable case and our team will assist you through this process.

Rideshare Passengers

● If you were a passenger in an Uber or Lyft car when the accident happened and, fortunately, you do not need any medical help, we recommend you to download or even make a screenshot of all the information about your rideshare trip as soon as possible (e.g. information about the vehicle, the driver, etc.). After reaching out to Advo Law, our team will help you find out which parties were responsible and what compensation can you get from each of them.

Don’t go alone.

● We can also help you, if you are driving for Uber or Lyft and are in an accident. As in all types of rideshare accidents, we initiate an in-depth investigation collecting all the details of an accident to find out exactly who was at fault for your accident. The important part for these cases is to be sure that you were online in the Uber or Lyft app when the accident happens, otherwise you will go with your own insurance. There are quite a few details and distinctions for these cases, so if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us.