Clemson residents count on Uber and Lyft rideshares for dependable transportation every day. Was your trip in a rideshare vehicle interrupted by an accident? If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation for the injuries you sustained and for the full financial impact of those injuries.
Determining how to get the compensation you are entitled to after an accident in an Uber or Lyft car can be difficult. Do you know whether to pursue the rideshare driver, the other involved driver if they were at fault, or the rideshare company? A Clemson Uber and Lyft rideshare accident attorney may be able to help you figure out who to pursue and how much your claim is worth.
You may be entitled to financial recovery after an accident, but you do not have to pursue it on your own. Contact the personal injury team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers to identify the liable party and start preparing a claim for financial recovery.
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According to National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration data reported by Forbes, the number of car accidents in certain U.S. cities has increased by as much as 4% annually since rideshare services began in those cities. If you or a loved one was injured in a rideshare accident, you should not have to carry the financial burden of the collision.
In an accident with a rideshare vehicle, proving fault can be a complicated process. Whether you were a passenger in the rideshare vehicle, a pedestrian involved in the collision, or another driver involved in the accident, a lawyer in Clemson may be able to help you prove the cause of the collision by:
- Reviewing the crash report
- Interviewing witnesses
- Reviewing your medical records
- Studying rideshare driver records
- Viewing pictures of your injuries
After listening to your account of the accident, our team will go to work collecting evidence that supports your claim for compensation. When you are ready to pursue the at-fault party, our team will back you up with the evidence and support that may build a successful claim.
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Expenses and Losses You Can Recover After a Rideshare Accident
After an accident in an Uber or Lyft, you may be entitled to the same financial compensation you would have been entitled to from an accident with any other driver. With the help of your lawyer, you may be able to recover financial expenses and losses like:
- Current and future medical bills
- Current and future lost income
- Physical disability and disfigurement
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional distress
- Damaged or destroyed property
Do not overlook or negate any of the expenses you incur from a car accident with a rideshare vehicle. Review the total financial impact of the accident with an Uber and Lyft rideshare accident lawyer in Clemson. Your lawyer may be able to make sure you assign an accurate value to your claim and avoid paying out of your own pocket for an accident that was someone else’s fault.
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888-612-7001Understanding Uber and Lyft Insurance Coverage
Uber and Lyft protect their drivers and passengers with insurance policies that provide coverage after a collision. The types and amounts of coverage from each rideshare company vary depending on whether their rideshare driver is on or off the app, traveling to or from a rider, or in the act of transporting a rider.
Our team may be able to help you determine the best option for pursuing financial coverage from the at-fault party. We can also help you understand the limitations and caps of Uber or Lyft insurance policies, obtain and complete insurance forms, and file a comprehensive claim.
Uber’s Rideshare Insurance Coverage
Uber has an insurance policy that provides the following insurance coverage for its drivers who are available and waiting for a ride request:
- $50,000 bodily injury per person
- $100,000 bodily injury per accident
- $25,000 property damage per accident
Uber provides the following coverage for drivers who are on their way to or from riders or are actively transporting a passenger:
- $1,000,000 third-party liability
- Uninsured or underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage
- Contingent comprehensive and collision coverage
Uber does not offer coverage to a driver who is not logged into its app. These drivers must seek protection from their private insurers.
Lyft’s Rideshare Insurance Coverage
Lyft has an insurance policy that provides the following insurance coverage for its drivers who are available and waiting for a ride request:
- $50,000 bodily injury per person
- $100,000 bodily injury per accident
- $25,000 property damage per accident
Lyft provides the following coverage for drivers who are on their way to or from or are actively transporting a passenger:
- $1,000,000 third-party liability
- Uninsured or underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage
- Contingent comprehensive and collision coverage
Lyft does not offer coverage to a driver who is not logged into its app. These drivers must seek protection from their private insurers.
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A Clemson Uber and Lyft rideshare accident lawyer may be able to help you fight for the compensation you are entitled to if you are injured in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle. Contact the personal injury team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers by calling us or filling out our online contact form to explore your financial recovery options today.
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