What To Consider When You Are Involved in an Uber or Lyft Auto Accident
The fast growth of rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft in California have coincided with a spike in auto accidents. If you were hurt in a rideshare auto accident as a passenger, driver, or pedestrians, you should know that you may be able to recover financial compensation for your injuries. Here, we will discuss what you can consider when protecting your right to a fair compensation after a negligent auto accident caused your injuries.
Determining Liability Following a Lyft or Uber Accident in California
After suffering a rideshare auto accident, you may ask yourself: Who is responsible for the damages I sustained? Will I be able to file a claim against the rideshare company? Can I file a personal injury claim against the rideshare driver?
The answers to these types of questions will depend on the specific facts of the auto accident. The following factors could help in determining insurance liability: The cause of the motor vehicle accident; Whether you were a rideshare passenger at the time of the accident, a rideshare driver, pedestrian, or a passenger or driver in another automobile; and If the rideshare company driver was on the clock at the time of the incident.
Certain rideshare companies, such as Uber or Lyft, cover company drivers with a million dollars in auto insurance policy. This, however, will only cover the driver if he or she is on duty at the time of the accident. Any injured party can bring a claim against the policy if the driver was operating the vehicle for the service of a customer at the time of the accident.
Moreover, this policy will cover uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. In the event that you were a passenger in a rideshare vehicle at the time of the accident and the vehicle you were in was impacted by an underinsured or uninsured motorist, you may be able to file a claim against the rideshare company’s uninsured/underinsured auto insurance policy.
Contact an Experienced Uber or Lyft Auto Accident Attorney Today
If you have been seriously injured in an auto accident involving a rideshare vehicle, you should consider seeking the legal advice of a skilled law firm. Determining auto insurance liability is only one of the many complex steps in the process of bringing a claim after a rideshare company collision. After an Uber or Lyft auto accident, it is critical to act quickly; speak to a qualified personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
The auto accident attorneys at Milligan Beswick Levine & Knox, LLP., have dedicated their careers to provide proficient legal service to those who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence. Rideshare auto accident claims are multifaceted legal matters that demand the support of a knowledgeable. Speak to a skilled and well-versed personal injury attorney in order to obtain the financial compensation you deserve. Contact our attorneys now for a free case evaluation, which can be the first important step to take in protecting your rights.
Stephen Levine, is a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Defense — an honor achieved by only the top criminal law attorneys in California. Mr. Levine has over 40 years of experience in criminal defense and family law serving Southern California, and is a highly regarded Super Lawyer as well as AV Rated attorney.