California Rideshare Injury Lawyers

Our California Rideshare Accident Lawyers

Uber and Lyft have constructed a brand new rideshare industry, which has changed how California residents commute in their daily lives. However, Uber and Lyft have notoriously fought hard to avoid taking responsibility for their drivers’ actions.

Every year there are tens of thousands of car accidents in California. As rideshares become more common, they’ll represent a more significant percentage of these accidents. There are two basic types of rideshare accidents. The first is when a rideshare driver hits your vehicle. The second is when you’re a rideshare passenger, and an accident occurs. Either way, we can help.

We have expert rideshare accident lawyers to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

Have You Been Injured While On An Uber Or Lyft Ride?

If you’re injured by the driver of a rideshare service, such as Uber or Lyft, we can help. Following an accident, we sincerely hope you’re not injured. No matter how you feel, you should see a doctor as you may not feel any injuries for a day or so.

Whether you’re a passenger in a rideshare vehicle or a rideshare driver has struck you, it’s essential to get checked out promptly. Even minor accidents can cause severe trauma if untreated. It can leave you with lifelong injuries. It doesn’t take as much force as you might assume to break a bone, wrench your neck, or strain your back.

Adrenaline will keep you going for a while, but the sooner you seek medical attention, the better. If you don’t know where to go or call, you can always rely on us. We’ve worked with some of the finest physicians. We’re happy to provide direction on where to start.

Additionally, when you call us, we can immediately start handling the stress of dealing with the insurance companies so you can focus on your recovery.

Who’s At Fault In A Rideshare Accident?

In an accident that involves an Uber or Lyft driver, the claims process is often convoluted. Uber and Lyft both provide insurance policies (typically with a $1,000,000 value) to protect their operators while actively working. Nevertheless, establishing responsibility can be more complicated than it may seem at first glance.

Here are a few examples of rideshare accident situations and which individual would be deemed at fault:

• If an Uber or Lyft operator causes an accident while transporting a rider or while on the way to pick up a fare, the rideshare company’s insurance should cover damages.
• If an Uber or Lyft operator causes an accident while awaiting a transportation call, the rideshare company’s insurance should cover losses, but the insurance limits are lower. (Also, Uber says this liability coverage is accessible if the driver’s vehicle insurance doesn’t cover the situation.)
• If an Uber or Lyft driver is responsible for a collision while they’re offline or the app is off, the driver’s insurance coverage is responsible.

Retaining a competent Uber or Lyft accident attorney on your claim from the beginning can help guarantee your case is managed accurately and efficiently. Our firm will promptly distinguish who’s accountable for your accident and assemble all the needed evidence to build a solid case for maximum compensation.

What Kinds Of Compensation Can You Expect After a Lyft or Uber Accident?

If you’re injured in a Lyft or Uber mishap where someone else was responsible, you may be entitled to reimbursement for your losses. It may incorporate monetary damages for:

• Medical expenses (past, present, and future)
• Lost earnings
• Diminished earning capability
• Disability
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement

If you’ve been harmed in a Lyft or Uber incident and are uncertain how to proceed, our experienced and sympathetic < a href=”https://www.personalinjurysantacruz.com/personal-injury/car-accident-lawyer/” target=”_blank”>car accident lawyers are here to assist.

Please take advantage of our free consultation. Our rideshare accident attorneys can provide you with an idea of the kinds of damages you could obtain in your case.

Uber And Lyft’s Lax Driver Onboarding Policies Cause More Than Just Traffic Accidents

In addition to car accidents, Uber and Lyft drivers have been responsible for car accidents, robberies, deaths, physical and sexual assaults, kidnappings, and more. Over the years, Uber has quietly settled with multiple women who were raped or assaulted by their drivers.

These settlement agreements have ensured these incidents remain confidential. The victims can’t speak about their experiences without risking Uber suing them. These incidents do occur, and if you’re the victim of a crime while traveling in a rideshare with Uber or Lyft, we can help you.

We Aggressively Go After Your Highest Possible Recovery

After a rideshare accident, your entire life can change. You may have injuries requiring treatment that can have you recovering for a significant time. You may lose work, or you may have to get months of treatment.

Insurance companies love to prey on this uncertainty. If they can convince you to take a low offer that doesn’t cover all of your damages, that’s money they don’t have to pay.

Let us do the talking for you. We’ll handle getting your injuries compensated so you can get your life back to normal as soon as possible.

You Pay Nothing Until We Win

We only receive compensation after we win your case. We handle the research, collecting your medical records, and getting all your paperwork from Uber or Lyft. We’ll put together everything else necessary to show the insurance companies you have a strong claim.

We’ll make sure all of your injuries and damages are correctly accounted for. We’ll fight the insurance company on your behalf. You won’t handle any insurance company phone calls at random hours trying to get you to say something that’ll cost you a full settlement.

You won’t deal with complicated insurance company paperwork trying to overwhelm you, which can be frustrating and can lead to you giving up. We make the process of getting what you’re owed as seamless and straightforward as possible.

We Come To You If You Can’t Come To Us!

We’ll come to you if you can’t come to us. We know times are tough after an accident, and to have to drive to our office can be a hassle. We’ll gladly come to you to discuss your case if you’re in the Santa Cruz area.

If you’re outside of the Santa Cruz area, we’ll set up a remote video conference to communicate with you and go over your case.

7 Things You Can Expect From Us As Your Rideshare Accident Attorney

1. Always a free, no-hassle evaluation of your case.
2. Appointments with the best doctors for your particular injuries.
3. We’ll handle all paperwork, including accident reports as well as all supporting documentation and witness statements.
4. Expert legal representation
5. We’ll relieve you of the hassle of processing accident insurance claims.
6. Vehicle rental assistance without having to pay for it upfront.
7. Expect the highest recovery available under the insurance policy for your accident.

What Will It Cost To Hire Our Rideshare Injury Lawyers?

Not to worry. We have you covered.

There are NO FEES unless we win. There’s no risk to you.

Your initial consultation is free. There’s absolutely no obligation. This empowers you to receive answers to all your questions about your options without any pressure.

You won’t pay any upfront expenses. There are no attorney fees unless we prevail by negotiating a settlement on your behalf or winning your case in court. We only accept cases we believe we can win. Again, we don’t collect any fees until we deliver payment for your case.

Let’s get started on your claim. Call us or contact us online today. Our lawyers will start working on your personal injury case immediately.