Rideshare Accident
Schedule a Free ConsultationUber and Lyft, the two most recognized rideshare services in the U.S., say they are both safe and convenient ways to travel. Uber claims that there are no safety incidents in 99.9 percent of its rides. Meanwhile, Lyft says its rides are nearly as safe, with 99 percent ending safely.
But that doesn’t mean that rideshare accidents never happen. There is some evidence that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft drive up the frequency of car accidents just by putting more cars on the road. In addition, although rideshare services like Uber and Lyft function much like traditional taxi companies, they do so with far fewer licensing and regulatory requirements, per Statista.com.
If you were injured in a rideshare car accident, contact a North Hollywood rideshare accident lawyer from The Shamsi Law Firm, APC. We will help you with every aspect of your claim and won’t charge you anything unless we win compensation for you.
Why You Need Our Firm After an Uber or Lyft Crash
Why do you need a North Hollywood Uber & Lift accident lawyer from The Shamsi Law Firm, APC? Because the insurance company isn’t going to want to pay your claim without doing everything they can to contest it first.
No matter how safe rideshare services may be, using one comes with the risk of being injured by a careless Uber or Lyft driver. An experienced carpool accident lawyer in North Hollywood, CA, can take away a lot of the stress of dealing with an accident.
If you file your claim yourself, you run the risk of not asking for everything you deserve simply because you don’t know what types of compensation you can claim. The Shamsi Law Firm, APC, will help you fight for maximum compensation. Don’t settle for anything less.
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Risk of Rideshare Accidents in North Hollywood
The risk of rideshare accidents in North Hollywood is surprisingly difficult to determine. Neither Uber nor Lyft has released a safety report in the past few years, so their own statistics about rideshare accidents are at least a few years old.
Meanwhile, a University of Chicago study shows that the presence of rideshare services in a city is associated with an increase in fatal motor vehicle accidents of about 3 percent. This figure implies that there are far more serious accidents involving Uber and Lyft vehicles than the numbers quoted by the rideshare companies themselves.
Who Pays for Damages when a Rideshare Driver is Involved in an Accident?
Who pays for damages when a rideshare driver is involved in an accident? That depends on several factors. Ordinary car insurance may not cover the car when it is being used for work. Instead, either the rideshare company’s commercial insurance package or the driver’s rideshare insurance will cover damages.
According to Bankrate.com, the insurance company responsible for covering the damages depends on which of these phases the driver is in at the time of the accident:
- If the driver is waiting for a rider to request a ride, the driver’s rideshare insurance will cover any damages, but commercial insurance does not apply.
- If the driver is going to pick up a rider, commercial insurance applies.
- If the driver is bringing a rider somewhere, commercial insurance applies.
Drivers must purchase rideshare insurance themselves, so if the driver fails to do so, they are not covered when waiting for a rider to request a ride. However, California requires rideshare drivers to carry at least $50,000 worth of bodily injury insurance for every rider, capping out at $100,000 per accident. This is more than triple the amount required for regular drivers.
If you are injured by an Uber driver carrying a rider or on the way to pick one up, Uber’s commercial insurance covers up to $1 million. But the insurance company will do whatever it can to prevent this from happening. Don’t try to face off with them; let The Shamsi Law Firm’s experienced Uber, Lyft, and rideshare accident lawyers in North Hollywood, CA, handle it instead.
Most Common Risks Associated with Uber and Lyft Drivers
Two main scenarios can lead an Uber or Lyft driver to drive negligently:
- The driver can speed or make decisions they shouldn’t make because they’re trying to complete more rides and make more money.
- The driver can be distracted by the need to monitor their cell phone for directions and new ride requests.
Either of these factors can easily lead to an accident.
What to Do After a Ride-Sharing Accident
After a ride-sharing accident, the most important steps you can take for your claim are:
- Gathering evidence about the crash and your injuries by taking photos and requesting police reports
- Seeking medical treatment and following up on any rehab your doctor requests
- Keeping track of how your injuries affect your daily life by using a pain journal
- Keeping any documents that will support your claim
- Not posting anything on social media about the accident or your injuries; this is because opposing attorneys can try to use these posts against you
- Contacting a ride-share accident lawyer in North Hollywood, CA
What Sort of Compensation Can I Pursue for Injuries in an Uber or Lyft Crash?
After you’ve been injured in an Uber or Lyft crash, you can pursue compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damages such as vehicle repair/replacement
Pain and suffering include the psychological consequences of being in an accident, such as anxiety and depression. These can be difficult to quantify, but a skilled Uber accident lawyer in North Hollywood can assess the value of your intangible loss.
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Get Help from Our North Hollywood Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyer
Rideshare/ridehailing collisions are not something you should handle alone. If you seek compensation for your injuries from the rideshare driver’s insurance company or from insurers for Uber or Lyft, you can be sure that they will fight your claim. They may try to lowball you or even deny responsibility completely by denying their driver was at fault for the accident.
When you need a rideshare accident lawyer in North Hollywood, CA, contact The Shamsi Law Firm, APC. Sean Shamsi is fully dedicated to helping people injured by the wrongdoing of others fight for the compensation they deserve. We offer a free consultation, and if we take your case, you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you. Contact The Shamsi Law Firm, APC, today.
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