When passengers get into rideshare vehicles driven by Uber or Lyft drivers, they entrust those drivers with their lives. No one ever requests a rideshare expecting to be involved in an accident, but unfortunately, it happens.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that a Lyft passenger died when his driver ran a red light, and a semi-truck in northwest Atlanta struck the vehicle. Even non-lethal accidents are expensive and painful.
If you were hurt or lost a loved one in a rideshare accident caused by another party’s negligence, you could recover financial compensation. You can pursue damages from the at-fault driver on your own, or you work with a Kennesaw Uber and Lyft rideshare accident attorney with Bader Law Injury Lawyers.
Negligence and Liability in a Rideshare Accident
Whether driving for a rideshare service or not, any driver owes a duty of care to other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. A duty of care is an obligation not to put others at risk of harm. When one driver violates this duty, he is considered negligent. When that negligence causes an accident and harms someone else, that driver is liable for the accident and any related expenses.
Rideshare drivers may be distracted or in a hurry to pick up a passenger. That isn’t an excuse for their negligence, though. Here are some of the most common types of negligent driving that cause accidents:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving like texting while driving
- Weaving in and out of traffic
- Disregarding traffic signs and signals
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
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Recovering Damages After a Rideshare Accident
If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft in Kennesaw harmed you, your medical bills can add up quickly even as your injuries prevent you from working. Recovering damages from the at-fault driver in the rideshare accident can keep you financially afloat.
Our lawyer with Bader Law Injury Lawyers can evaluate your case, determine the damages that may be available to you, and pursue financial compensation.
We will use evidence such as:
- Medical bills and records
- Vehicle repair or replacement receipts
- Past wage statements
You may be able to recover:
Economic Damages After a Rideshare Accident
Economic damages compensate you for direct expenses such as:
- Medical bills
- Medical equipment
- Property damage
- Lost wages
Non-Economic Damages After a Rideshare Accident
Non-economic damages compensate you for indirect losses such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Reduced quality of life
Damages for a Wrongful Death
If your loved one passed away in a rideshare accident, you could recover:
- Medical expenses for treatment your loved one received before he passed away
- Pain and suffering your loved one experienced before he passed away
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of income and benefits
- Loss of chores and services
- Loss of companionship
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Rideshare Drivers Carry Insurance That Could Pay for Accident-Related Losses
If a rideshare driver caused your accident, you could seek damages from the driver’s insurance provider. The Georgia Department of Revenue states that Georgia drivers must carry liability insurance. Personal liability insurance covers rideshare drivers when they are not actively working. Both Uber and Lyft provide coverage for their drivers while they are working.
For drivers who are waiting or available for a ride, Uber and Lyft provide:
- $50,000 in bodily injury per person
- $100,000 in bodily injury per accident
- $25,000 in property damage per accident
Uber and Lyft provide the following for drivers who are carrying a passenger or are going to pick one up:
- $1,000,000 third-party liability
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury
- Contingent comprehensive and collision up to actual cash value of a car with a $2,500 deductible
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How a Rideshare Accident Lawyer Can Help You
Our personal injury lawyers can ease your burden by taking over many aspects of your case, giving you the time to focus on getting better. Recovering from a rideshare accident is physically and emotionally taxing. So, turning over the administrative and legal components is a relief to many of our clients.
Our lawyer can help you by:
Investigating Your Case
We will investigate which driver caused your accident, looking for evidence of negligence and liability. Our staff may:
- Interview you and other witnesses
- Take pictures of the scene
- Collect police and toxicology reports
- Gather cell phone records
- Determine whether the rideshare driver was working at the time of the incident, so we know with which insurance provider to pursue damages
Handling the Insurance Process
We will:
- File an insurance claim
- Contact the provider for you
- Handle all paperwork
- Submit supporting documents like bills, receipts, and medical records
Negotiating a Settlement
Most of the time, we can avoid a lengthy trial by resolving cases in an out-of-court settlement. Your lawyer will negotiate a settlement that compensates you for the full value of your losses.
Filing a Lawsuit
When we cannot negotiate a reasonable settlement, our team will file a lawsuit and represent you in court.
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File Your Rideshare Accident Lawsuit Before the Legal Deadline
O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 establishes the statutes of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. According to this law, you have two years from the date of the accident or when your loved one passed away to sue the at-fault driver.
Once two years have passed, you forfeit your right to file a lawsuit – even if you have a strong case. Act quickly to avoid losing your right to fair compensation.
We Can Represent You in a Rideshare Accident Case
If you were injured or lost a family member in an Uber or Lyft rideshare accident in Kennesaw, you could be entitled to damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Our lawyer with Bader Law Injury Lawyers could recover damages for these losses. Call (404) 888-8888 today for a free case consultation. Our team works on contingency, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case. You might have questions about how long your case will take to settle or how we can protect your rights.
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