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If you’re an Uber or Lyft driver and someone crashes into your car, there are some things you should do to protect yourself. First, you should contact a Phoenix car accident lawyer who can help you. Your lawyer will want to know right away if you were injured in the accident and whether it was your fault.
Rideshares like Uber and Lyft have become a way of life in Arizona. The public understands that these rideshare companies have drivers who are paid for transporting passengers in the driver’s car at a reduced rate, working as independent contractors. Companies like Waymo, which are common in downtown Phoenix, feature autonomous driving technology that eliminates the human driver. It is not uncommon for multiple rideshare vehicles to be involved in the same crash.
Our personal injury lawyers understand the difficulties you are going through and are here to help you. We will fight hard to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
Contact us today at (602) 258-0646 for a free consultation.
Yes and No.
If the rideshare app is off, Uber and Lyft are not responsible when a rideshare driver causes an accident. Any compensation would come from the rideshare driver’s personal automobile insurance coverage.
When the rideshare app is on, Uber and Lyft may be treated like any other employer and be held liable for the injuries and damages caused by their driver. Any compensation would come from a combination of the rideshare driver’s personal automobile insurance coverage and Uber or Lyft’s insurance policy. Usually, Uber and Lyft contribute to a settlement after the driver’s personal automobile insurance policy limits have been paid.
To gain a precise understanding of the potential recovery you may be entitled to after a rideshare accident in Arizona, it’s advisable to consult with an experienced Phoenix car accident lawyer from our law offices for a free case review.
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Speak to one of our personal injury attorneys and learn more about the legal options for your accident claim.
If you can demonstrate that an Uber or Lyft driver was responsible for your accident, you may be eligible for compensation from their insurance companies through a settlement or lawsuit filed in court. To successfully pursue a claim for personal injuries, you must establish both liability and damages. Liability involves proving that the negligence of the rideshare driver caused the collision. Damages encompass the injuries you sustained, resulting medical expenses, as well as your pain and suffering. Damages may also include lost income due to missed work or disability.
Uber and Lyft will not pay for your injuries or damages if its driver did not cause the accident. However, in Arizona, if the at-fault driver was uninsured, then you may be entitled to Uninsured Motorist Coverage from your rideshare driver as well as Uber or Lyft’s commercial uninsured motorist coverage.
When your crash is not related to the Uber or Lyft driver, then the other driver or someone else could be the source of your compensation.
In any of these situations, our Phoenix Rideshare Accident Lawyers can rapidly determine responsibility, background, employer (if any), and what compensation victims are entitled to in a potential personal injury claim. Our law firm handles various types of Phoenix car accidents, including:
Unfortunately, many of these accidents result in severe trauma, such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and broken bones. It is crucial to remember that you can still recover if you are injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, even if your driver was not responsible for the collision. Consult one of our accident lawyers today to protect your rights to financial compensation.
Distracted driving is the primary cause of rideshare accidents in Phoenix. Uber and Lyft drivers often have their attention bouncing between two competing concerns: the road ahead of them and the rideshare application that tells them passenger information, pick-up points, and drop-off locations.
Uber and Lyft drivers have a responsibility to ensure passenger safety while traveling in Arizona. They must operate their vehicles in a safe and reasonable manner to prevent traffic accidents and protect passengers from harm. However, as our experienced Phoenix Uber and Lyft accident lawyers can attest, this duty is often breached, leading to frequent and severe accidents involving rideshare passengers.
Other than distracted driving, the other major causes of rideshare accidents in Phoenix include:
These are just a few examples of the accidents we’ve observed with Uber and Lyft. If you’ve been injured due to one of these common cases of rideshare accidents, then you should call our Phoenix car accident lawyers to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The most common injury cases involving Uber and Lyft, in Arizona, are car accidents involving whiplash injuries. We’ve seen many other types of rideshare injury cases like:
Our accident lawyers have a successful track record representing clients injured in rideshare accidents throughout Arizona and the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Call us at (602) 258-0646 for a free consultation and to have your personal injury questions answered.
If you’re an Uber or Lyft driver and someone crashes into your car, there are some things you should do to protect yourself. First, you should contact a Phoenix car accident lawyer who can help you. Your lawyer will want to know right away if you were injured in the accident. Did you go to a hospital? If you have any injuries, or if your rider has any injuries, you should go to the emergency room. You can call us as soon as you are safe.
It’s important to know that as an Uber or Lyft driver, you’re not considered an Uber employee. You are more like a freelance worker who does jobs for them. This means you can’t ask Uber for compensation if you get hurt in an accident.
But don’t worry, there are still ways you can get help. We can negotiate a settlement with the other driver’s car insurance. This way, you can get money to pay for your medical bills, fix your car, cover the wages you lost, and make up for the pain and suffering you are experiencing.
To make sure you understand your rights and what to do, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer who specializes in accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. We can help you figure out the best way to handle your accident and make sure you get the help you need. After a car accident, life can get very complicated very quickly. You will have injuries, no way to work, medical bills and more. A good lawyer will help you with all of these.
The other car insurance company will quickly try and settle with you – especially if you were hurt. We do not recommend speaking to them. Give us a call right away, and we will personally help you. This is our job.
As an Uber or Lyft driver, it can be complicated to determine who is responsible. Whether you were driving to pick up a passenger, waiting with the App on, or carrying a passenger all matter. If you were hit by another driver, Uber can decide that THEY will negotiate for you and get a settlement for you. One thing is always the same. Once you and your passenger are safe you should contact a lawyer immediately.
All Uber and Lyft drivers must maintain automobile liability insurance coverage to pay for injuries and damages they cause. The necessary steps to obtain compensation if you were in a ridesharing accident include:
In Arizona, rideshare drivers must carry personal automobile insurance coverage with minimum policy limits of $25,000 coverage for personal injuries to one person, $50,000 coverage for injuries to more than one person in a single incident, and $20,000 coverage for property damage. Drivers may opt to buy coverage with higher limits.
Additionally, rideshare companies must provide commercial motor vehicle liability insurance coverage of at least $250,000 per crash, along with commercial uninsured motorist coverage of at least $250,000 per crash.
Lyft has gone beyond the Arizona state minimum requirements and provides insurance coverage of up to $1 million for a passenger’s personal and property damage if their driver was at fault.
The specific types of damages you can recover in an Uber or Lyft accident are akin to those in any accident occurring in Phoenix, AZ. After establishing causation, you can seek monetary damages for economic and non-economic damages related to your injuries.
Examples of Economic Damages:
Examples of Non-economic Damages:
Under civil tort law, victims and surviving family members can pursue various forms of compensation when involved in a ridesharing accident. These damages include:
Compensatory Damages
The most common damages awarded in accident injury cases, compensatory damages aim to compensate the victim for their losses, encompassing healthcare expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related costs. If the crash caused the death of your loved one, then surviving family members can pursue claims for the decedent’s lost wages, future lost earnings, as well as grief, pain, suffering, mental anguish, and emotional distress due to the loss.
Punitive Damages
In some instances, a plaintiff may be awarded punitive damages from the defendant. Punitive damages serve to punish the defendant for their actions and discourage others from engaging in similar behavior.
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Because of his expertise in personal injury, wrongful death, and other catastrophic injury cases, Martin is contacted by lawyers throughout the country to help them with their cases. This has led to Martin’s involvement in litigation involving high-profile celebrity defendants, large hospital systems, prominent business people, airplane crashes, pharmaceutical errors, and defective product cases.
Years of experience: Over 35 years
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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