Uber and Lyft Cases can Be Complex
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Working to Protect Your Rights After a Rideshare Accident
If you have been hurt while using or working for a ride share service like Uber or Lyft, getting compensation you deserve is almost never easy or simple. Insurance companies work hard to protect their profits, and often do so by denying, delaying or devaluing legitimate claims. An attorney on your side protects your rights and ensures that you get the money you are entitled to.
Why Do I Need to Hire an Auto Accident Attorney?
As stated, insurance companies regularly deny, delay and devalue legitimate claims. This is commonly done through a “blame game” where the injury victim is caught between the legal teams of multi-billion dollar insurance companies. When you have Uber, Lyft or a similar rideshare network involved, the path to getting the money you deserve can become even more difficult and uphill.
How are Accidents Involving Ridesharing Services Different?
Uber, Lyft and other rideshare networks are required to carry insurance for their drivers and passengers in New Jersey. However, the New Jersey Statute detailing the insurance requirement for rideshare services is complex. There are actually different insurance coverage requirements for drivers based on whether they are:
- Logged in and available to provide a ride, but is NOT currently providing a ride
- Accepting a ride but not yet providing a ride
- Providing a prearranged ride to a passenger (an Uber or Lyft customer)
Whether you are a driver who was hurt while working for Lyft or Uber, a passenger who was hurt after hiring Lyft or Uber, or a driver driving your own vehicle that was in a crash with a Lyft or Uber driver, I can help you work through your claim with the appropriate insurance companies and fight to protect your rights.
If you are a passenger in a rideshare vehicle like Lyft or Uber, the company is required to provide you with underinsured motorist and uninsured motorist coverage. The statute requires that the company provide $1,500,000.00 in coverage.
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What Should I Do After an Accident Involving a Lyft or Uber Car?
Seek Medical Attention
After any accident, the first priority should be the safety and medical attention of anyone who has been injured. If the auto accident caused any injury, call 911 immediately, and advise the operator that you need an ambulance.
Report Accident to Local Police
While the police report may not always be admissible in a civil trial, consistency between your story and the report can be helpful to your case. Call 911 to ensure that the police come the scene and prepare a police report.</p
Report Accident to Lyft or Uber
- Both companies have dedicated pages on their websites giving you instructions for reporting an accident.
- To report an auto accident to Uber, click here. To report an auto accident to Lyft, click here.
- Do not give any recorded statement or written statement without first speaking to an attorney. Just report the accident.
Document the Accident
Your memory of the details of the accident will fade over time. Taking pictures and even making some basic notes about the accident can help your case by ensuring that your details are accurate and consistent.
Meet with an Attorney
Take Advantage of a Free Consultation to ensure your rights are protected. Do NOT Accept Offers – It is not in your best interest to negotiate or give a recorded statement to the insurance company until you have spoken with a lawyer.
What Should I Do After an Accident Involving a Lyft or Uber Car?
Seek Medical Attention
After any accident, the first priority should be the safety and medical attention of anyone who has been injured. If the auto accident caused any injury, call 911 immediately, and advise the operator that you need an ambulance.
Report Accident to Local Police
While the police report may not always be admissible in a civil trial, consistency between your story and the report can be helpful to your case. Call 911 to ensure that the police come the scene and prepare a police report
Report Accident to Lyft or Uber
- Both companies have dedicated pages on their websites giving you instructions for reporting an accident.
- To report an auto accident to Uber, click here. To report an auto accident to Lyft, click here.
- Do not give any recorded statement or written statement without first speaking to an attorney. Just report the accident.
Document the Accident
Your memory of the details of the accident will fade over time. Taking pictures and even making some basic notes about the accident can help your case by ensuring that your details are accurate and consistent.
Meet with an Attorney
Take Advantage of a Free Consultation to ensure your rights are protected. Do NOT Accept Offers – It is not in your best interest to negotiate or give a recorded statement to the insurance company until you have spoken with a lawyer.
Free Consultation for Injury Victims involved in Lyft or Uber Accidents
Uber and Lyft drivers are not professional drivers with commercial licenses; they are everyday drivers working to make some extra money. However, when the legal teams from Uber, Lyft and the other multi-Billion dollar insurance companies are involved, make sure there’s an attorney looking out for you.
Uber & Lyft Injury Attorney
Contact Kenneth Harrell today for a free consultation to learn more about how he can ensure that you get the medical treatment and compensation you are entitled to after an accident involving a rideshare company.
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