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Lyft and Uber Accident Lawyers - Helping Injured Riders

Injured in a Rideshare Accident? We’ll be Your Driver Toward Maximum Compensation

As ridesharing continues to grow in popularity amongst busy Californians, so too do accidents involving Uber and Lyft vehicles. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a rideshare accident, you need an attorney riding shotgun devoted to protecting your rights while you recover. At Atticus Injury Law, our rideshare accident legal team aggressively pursues negligent drivers and insurance companies.

We get you the payout you deserve – medical costs, lost wages, vehicle repairs/replacement, pain and suffering damages, and more. With no recovery, no fee, the only thing you stand to lose is the stress of navigating the claims process alone.

Common Causes of Lyft and Uber Accidents

As with other motor vehicle accidents, rider and driver injuries often stem from:

As attorneys with extensive experience in auto accident claims, we have a strong understanding of applicable traffic laws and what constitutes negligent behavior on busy California roads.

Compensation Available in Uber & Lyft Injury Claims

No matter whether you were the rider or the driver, our goal is to secure full compensation for all losses incurred. This can potentially include:

We also handle negotiations with insurance carriers. Many accident disputes arise when multiple policies may provide coverage, such as the driver’s policy, Uber/Lyft’s contingent coverage, and the rider’s uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

Who Can Pursue a Claim After an Uber/Lyft Accident?

In the aftermath of an Uber or Lyft accident, several parties may have the right to pursue injury claims and compensation, including:

Rideshare Passengers

As a rider injured due to the negligence of your driver, you can file a claim seeking damages. This is true whether you ordered an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare service.

Rideshare Drivers

Drivers also have every right to demand compensation if injured in an accident caused by an unsafe rider, another motorist, or poor road conditions.

Pedestrians

Rideshare services commonly pick up and drop off passengers in busy areas, raising the risk of collisions with pedestrians. If you were hit by an Uber or Lyft vehicle while walking, you can pursue available damages.

Other Motorists

Reckless maneuvering of rideshare vehicles can easily contribute to multi-vehicle crashes. If an Uber or Lyft driver caused an accident that left you injured, you have grounds to take legal action.

Family of Deceased Accident Victims

If a loved one lost their life due to the negligent actions of a rideshare service or driver, eligible family members can file a wrongful death claim on their behalf. The experienced Uber and Lyft accident lawyers at Atticus Injury Law help all eligible victims recover the compensation they rightly deserve from all responsible parties. Call today for a free consultation.

Types of Compensation You Can Get After an Lyft/Uber Accident

The out-of-pocket expenses and personal losses caused by rideshare accidents can stack up quickly. At Atticus Injury Law, we build strong legal arguments to help you pursue compensation such as:

Medical Expenses

Bills from hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation, prescription medications, and other medical services required to treat accident injuries.

Income Loss

If injuries prevent you from working for a period of time during recovery, you have the right to seek damages for lost wages.

Vehicle Repairs or Replacement

Compensation for repair or replacement costs if an Uber, Lyft, or personal vehicle is damaged in the accident.

Pain and Suffering

It’s difficult to put a price tag on the physical pain and emotional distress caused by rideshare accident injuries. But you may be entitled to these more subjective damages as well.

Wrongful Death Damages

If the negligence of a rideshare provider or driver results in the loss of life, compensation is available for funeral costs, loss of companionship, lost future earnings of the deceased, and other losses incurred by eligible family members.
With a proven history of recovering maximum compensation for clients, the Atticus Injury Law rideshare accident legal team has all the ingredients for your success.

Why Choose Our Rideshare Accident Attorneys for Your Case

Securing fair compensation in rideshare accident claims frequently proves challenging. Complex legal and insurance matters emerge. Opposing parties dispute blame. Insurance companies resist paying what victims deserve.

The seasoned Uber and Lyft accident lawyers at Atticus Injury Law have the legal tenacity and negotiation skills needed to overcome these obstacles. Benefits of partnering with our rideshare accident legal team include:

Decades of combined experience successfully resolving auto accident injury cases.
In-depth understanding of rideshare insurance policies to identify all liable parties.
Aggressive litigators unafraid to take your case to trial for maximum compensation if fair settlements are not offered.
Clear communication every step of the process so you know what to expect.
Compassionate counsel understanding this is an already stressful time emotionally and financially.
No out-of-pocket costs ever - we only get paid if we win your case.

Take the first step by calling to schedule a free rideshare accident case evaluation. Our entire legal team looks forward to helping you recover from this challenging situation.

Navigating the Rideshare Accident Claims Process – What to Expect?

If you sustain injuries in an Uber or Lyft accident, you no doubt have questions about what happens next. Will the rideshare company accept blame? How will medical bills and lost income get covered? Our attorneys guide you through every turn in the road to financial recovery, including:

Initial Consultation

We provide a free, no-obligation review of your accident case. This sets the groundwork for building a personalized legal strategy.

Evidence Gathering & Review

Police reports, medical records, insurance policies and more get thoroughly examined to prove liability and validate your losses.

Insurance Negotiations

We handle all direct discussions with rideshare insurance carriers, claims adjusters and other liable parties - taking this burden completely off your shoulders.

Litigation If Necessary

Should fair compensation not be offered, our team has no hesitation taking legal action through filing personal injury lawsuits on your behalf.

Ongoing Support

From documenting medical expenses and lost wages to preparing you for depositions or court testimony, you’ll have our guidance through every phase.

Case Settlement/Verdict

We fight relentlessly until obtaining a just settlement or court-awarded verdict, so you receive maximum compensation.
The legal process following rideshare accidents can be complex. But with our attorneys as trusted navigators at your side, you’ll avoid obstacles on the road to the financial recovery you deserve. Let us handle the wheel - you focus on your health and recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rideshare Accident Claims

If you or someone care for sustained injuries as a passenger, driver, pedestrian or other victim of a negligent Uber or Lyft driver, you likely have many pressing questions. Let’s find answers to some of the most common questions out of them.

Will My Car Insurance Cover an Accident if I Drive for Uber/Lyft?

This depends. If you have personal auto insurance, it typically only provides coverage when you’re driving for personal reasons. Once you turn on your rideshare app and start actively picking up paying passengers, you technically become a commercial driver.

At that point, your personal auto policy usually no longer protects you. Both Uber and Lyft do provide limited insurance policies for drivers and passengers at various phases though. An experienced lawyer can help you make sure these policies deliver what you need.

Can I Still File an Injury Claim if I Was an Unauthorized Rideshare Passenger?

Yes. Your eligibility for damages has nothing to do with your original reason for entering the vehicle. If injuries occur due to any party’s demonstrable negligence, you have every right to pursue compensation through legal action.

How Hard Will It Be To Collect Compensation if a Part-Time Rideshare Driver Injures Me?

Recovering damages depends more upon the severity of your losses rather than the employment status of the at-fault driver. However, it can prove more difficult to secure a sizable settlement from a driver with minimal insurance coverage.

This is where our knowledge and aggression regarding multiple liability parties becomes so valuable. We expand the compensation sources through rideshare insurance policies, our client’s underinsured motorist coverage, manufacturer liability if faulty vehicle parts etc.

How Quickly Following My Accident Should I Retain a Lawyer?

Immediately if possible. Early legal guidance maximizes financial recovery. We can request preservation of key evidence like accident scene photos or CCTV footage that could disappear over time. An on-scene police report also carries considerably more weight than one filed days later relying solely on victim recollection and few factual confirmations.

Set your worries aside and focus on healing – Our rideshare accident attorneys handle everything else. Call today or complete our online form to get answers to your specific questions during a free legal consultation.

Take the First Step Toward Compensation Today

If an Uber or Lyft vehicle collision turned your world upside down, our dedicated rideshare accident attorneys are here to help you set things right again.

For a free case evaluation with no obligations ever, contact our office today.

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