Can I File a Lawsuit against Uber after a Rideshare Accident?

Uber and other rideshare companies have revolutionized the commercial transportation industry. Uber offers cheaper rates and more convenience than traditional taxis, and as of July 2016, the rideshare giant had completed more than 2 billion rides. However, with the growing number of Uber drivers and passengers comes an increase in Uber accidents.

Victims in these wrecks are often unsure of who is liable for their medical bills, lost income and damages. Is it Uber’s responsibility to cover your losses? Is the driver liable for damages?

The answers to these questions depend on the cause of the accident and whether the Uber driver was on the clock.

If you were injured in a rideshare crash, contact The Cooper Law Firm. N. Eric Cooper is an injury lawyer in Dallas who will answer your questions, investigate your wreck, calculate your damages, and help you recover the maximum compensation.

Call 903-297-0037 to arrange a free initial consultation. If you would like to learn more about car accident injury claims, visit http://car-accident.usattorneys.com/.

I Was Injured in an Uber Accident – Who Is Liable for My Damages?

After most accidents, the insurance company of the motorist who caused the wreck will pay for damages. However, there are several insurance policies in play after an Uber accident, so identifying insurance liability is slightly more complicated.

During your initial consultation, your personal-injury attorney will ask questions about the cause of the accident. If you were an Uber passenger and your vehicle was hit by another driver, then his or her insurance company should cover the damages.

However, if the Uber driver caused the crash, then your injury lawyer will investigate whether he or she was on the clock when the collision occurred. If the driver was not on the clock, then his or her personal insurance policy should cover the damages.

If the driver was on the clock and carrying passengers when the accident occurred, then you can make a claim against Uber’s commercial vehicle insurance. However, Uber’s insurance only pays out if the driver is carrying passengers. If, for example, an Uber driver hit a pedestrian after dropping off passengers, then insurance liability would rest with the driver’s personal insurance.

Determining insurance liability is just one step in recovering compensation after a car accident. Your attorney will also have to gather evidence to prove negligence and the value of your damages. One small error could prevent you from recovering fair compensation.

This is why it is so important that you hire a personal-injury attorney who has successfully litigated cases that are similar to yours. N. Eric Cooper has the knowledge, resources and litigation experience to help you recover the maximum compensation for medical bills, lost income and non-economic damages.

Mr. Cooper helps clients throughout east Texas. Call 903-297-0037 today to schedule a free consultation with an injury lawyer in Dallas.