If you have ever taken a rideshare, you know that the drivers are often in a big hurry to make the trip and get you where you need to go. You will most likely be using a rideshare company such as Uber, where you will book a trip on your mobile Uber app, pay for it in advance, then take the ride in the driver’s personal Uber vehicle.
If you are involved in an auto accident during an Uber ride as a passenger, you can sue to recover compensation for losses or injuries incurred during the accident. There are two ways that your insurance claim will be paid: through Uber’s insurance policy, or the driver’s personal insurance policy.
If you are a passenger in an Uber, your claim will most likely be against Uber, not the driver. If you are not a passenger in the Uber, for example, if you are a passenger in another vehicle involved in the accident or a pedestrian who was struck by an Uber, you may still be able to sue if you can prove that the Uber driver was on the clock with a passenger inside. If the driver was not on the clock or did not have a passenger, your claim will likely be against the driver, not the company. However, in either of these instances, you should hire an experienced personal injury attorney to sort out the details and determine the best course of action.
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How Do I Sue My Uber Driver?
As a passenger in an Uber, you rely on the driver to safely get you to your destination. The vehicle driver is responsible for obeying all safety regulations on the road and navigating the vehicle with the utmost care at all times. If you are injured in an accident as a passenger of an Uber vehicle, you may be able to recover compensation for losses and damages. Uber provides drivers with insurance policies that cover damages up to $1 million if they are involved in an accident with a passenger in the vehicle.
If you are the passenger of an Uber vehicle involved in an accident, the following steps should be taken to ensure you are eligible to receive compensation.
- Allow EMTs at the scene to examine your injuries, if they respond, or go to the nearest healthcare facility or hospital to be examined and determine the extent of your injuries.
- If you can do so safely, take pictures of your injuries, vehicle damage, and the accident scene.
- Get the names and details of the accident from any potential witnesses.
- Make a claim to your insurance company and tell them of your losses, damages, and personal injuries.
- Call your attorney to discuss your claim and options for reimbursement.
- Work on healing from your personal injuries and follow up with your attorney to get your claims settled and bills from your medical treatments paid.
Determining Fault in an Uber Accident
If you are involved in an accident with an Uber vehicle, the state of Georgia utilizes a modified comparative negligence rule to determine fault. This determination will come from the police report or the insurance company’s investigation of the accident if there is no police report available.
In most cases, the person at-fault in the accident will be the driver of the Uber vehicle or the driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident, given that it is a crash involving two or more cars. As a passenger, it is extremely unlikely you would ever be considered at-fault for a crash involving an Uber vehicle.
Ali Awad Personal Injury Attorneys are Here to Help
It might take a long time to heal from injuries you suffered if you were involved in a car accident with an Uber. You may be unable to return to work and could have mounting medical bills. If this is the situation that you find yourself in, you will want to call our law office. We will go over your case with you and help you get the reimbursement from the at-fault party.
We can help you sort out the details, determine the exact nature of the Uber car accident claim, and help you build a case to find out if you can recover compensation for your losses.
Just give one of our CEO Lawyer injury & accident attorneys a call today. We are here for you every step of the way. Call the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm at (470) 323-8779 today to discuss your legal issues with an expert attorney on our team.
