If you or a loved one has been hurt by an Uber driver’s misconduct, we can assist you.  Even while ridesharing services are practical solutions to taxis and cabs, they sometimes cause accidents.

In reality, Uber-related accidents occur almost every day in California. Victims of accidents are entitled to compensation for their losses.

Accident Pros LLP represents injured passengers in Uber and rideshare car accidents. We are a a California personal injury law firm and have significant knowledge an experience on how to handle and navigate the complexities of the insurance claim process when it involves Uber or Lyft.

Uber drivers have the potential to injure other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bikers, depending on the circumstances. Head, neck, and back injuries are all too common in such accidents.

Uber accident victims can sue or file a personal injury claim against the following parties:

• Uber’s careless driver,
• The driver’s personal insurance company and/or Uber’s insurance company. • Uber.

Our team of lawyers is prepared to take legal action on behalf of a victim against any of the abovementioned parties. They may also:

• Assist clients in the management of their medical care
• Investigation and gathering of relevant evidence in an injury case
• Make a claim for compensation with the insurance company.

What are common types of Uber accidents and injuries?

The rate of accidents and personal injury claims involving rideshare companies and California Uber cars is considerable, despite the fact that these services are still relatively new.

The following are examples of common accidents:

• People and bikes have been struck by Uber drivers.
• Drivers of Uber cars have been involved in collisions with other automobiles.
• Customers of Uber who are injured in a collision with another car.

A broad range of injuries can happen to those engaged in Uber-related collisions. Among the most common are:

•        Injuries to the Head or Brain

•        Injuries to the neck (For Example, Whiplash),

•        Concussions

•        Broken Bones

•      Back Injuries

Who can accident victims pursuesue following an Uber accident?

Rideshare accident victims can sue or file a personal injury claim against:

• The incompetent ride-sharing driver,
• The insurance company of the driver
• The rideshare company.

Not long ago, Uber tried to avoid obligations in these car accident cases by saying that their drivers were not employees, but were instead independent contractors who did not work for the company. California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), on the other hand, entered into force on January 1st of the following year. The new California legislation mandates that many corporations, including Uber, categorize their independent contractors as workers. People who have been injured in a ridesharing accident now have the option of suing Uber for their damages. 

Injured Uber accident victims should be aware of the insurance benefits accessible to them.

Non-rideshare drivers must have $15,000/$30,000 in bodily injury liability per person/per accident, and $5,000 in property damage liability.

Personal vehicle insurance policies for Uber drivers must include coverage for:

• $50,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person,
• $100,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per accident, and
• $30,000 in property damage liability insurance.

The $1,000,000 driver’s insurance coverage is also offered in certain situations through Uber.

Driver coverage can be used by Uber accident victims who successfully submit a claim to recover financial compensation for:

• Medical bills and expenses
• Lost wages
• Lost earning abilities
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering

In addition, the surviving family members of a person killed in an Uber accident may file a wrongful death lawsuit to seek compensation:

·        Funeral and burial costs

·        How much money the dead would have made

·        The cost of replacing the friendship and assistance that the dead provided

How does compensation work in an Uber case?

Injury claims filed with an insurance company are the most common method of getting compensation for anyone injured in an Uber accident. Both Uber and the other driver might be sued by the victim of a car accident involving an Uber vehicle if they were both harmed in the incident.

• Uber’s insurer, or
• The personal insurance policy of the Uber driver.

The answer of which one applies depends on the time of the accident.

Uber accidents can occur at any one of four specific points in time:

1. Offline: An experienced Uber driver is considered to be “offline” when he or she is not actively searching for new passengers using his or her Uber-related app.
2. Period 1: when a driver is connected into his/her app but has not yet discovered or contacted a client to transport
3. Period 2: When a driver accepts a client but does not pick them up yet, this is referred to as “period 2.”
4. Period 3: A customer’s journey from pick-up to drop-off may be divided into three distinct periods.

Compensation While Offline

Uber drivers are not considered commercial drivers if they are not registered onto their Uber app. There is no one else in the car with them. A person injured in a car accident caused by an Uber driver during period 0 cannot pursue a claim under Uber’s policy. Instead, the driver makes a claim against the at-fault motorist’s own insurance coverage.

Compensation During Period 1

As soon as they’ve signed into the Uber app, drivers are legally allowed to use their cars for business reasons. Anyone who is injured by the driver during this period must submit a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company first, followed by Uber’s insurance company.

Compensation During Periods 2 and 3

Uber offers $1 million in liability coverage for these durations. After an injured individual makes a claim with the Uber driver’s own insurance, the coverage is activated. If a rideshare driver causes harm to a passenger or another motorist, the injured party must first submit a claim with the insurance company of the at-fault driver. People who have been injured in an accident involving an Uber vehicle and whose losses exceed the policy limitations of the driver’s insurance may submit a claim with Uber’s insurance company.

What is the role of an Uber accident lawyer?

Attorneys that specialize in rideshare accidents play a critical role in these lawsuits.

During the course of an accident lawsuit, a personal injury lawyer often conducts the following tasks:

1. To discover the facts of the case and explore legal possibilities, interview the accident victim or his/her surviving family members
2. Helps with early medical care for the injured person and help them manage their own medical care
3. Investigates the accident’s origin and circumstances
4. locates any professionals who can aid with the investigation,
5. Writes a letter of demand on behalf of the injured party; and
6. Pursues legal action on behalf of the victim.

Personal injury attorneys issue a “demand letter” to Uber or one of its drivers advising the firm that the victim plans to pursue an insurance claim against them.

What are the benefits of an Uber accident attorney?

In issues involving rideshare, Uber attorneys can be an invaluable resource.

We know how much a claim or lawsuit is really worth. A victim’s compensation may be maximized by a lawyer seeing hidden value in these claims. Attorneys and law companies take care of the details so that victims may focus on healing.

For the most part, attorneys provide a no-obligation assessment of a potential client’s case. Injured people may have their legal issues addressed without paying any money thanks to a free examination.

The attorney-client privilege ensures that whatever information a client shares with an attorney is safeguarded. If a client does not consent to having this information shared with a third party, the attorney cannot do so.