If you’ve been injured in a Lyft or Uber accident, either as a passenger, a ride-share driver or the driver of another vehicle, the personal injury attorneys at The Barber Law Firm can help. If you hope to recover compensation for your physical injuries, medical treatment, and damage to your vehicle, don’t wait another moment to contact an experienced ride-share accident attorney. The state of Texas strictly enforces laws which place a limit on how much time you have to file your claim. If you allow this time limit to expire, you can be left with no further recourse.
Ride-share accident claims may involve many different parties and complex insurance laws so it can take some time to build a rock solid case. For the best chance at securing full compensation for your losses, contact the experienced ride-share accident attorneys at The Barber Law Firm today. Your case evaluation is absolutely free, and if we decide to work together, you wont pay a dime until your case is closed and you’ve been fully compensated.
In most cases, yes. Uber and Lyft – the two most popular ride-sharing services in Dallas – both offer their users coverage of up to $1 million per accident under their primary liability insurance for rideshare drivers. A passenger is covered by this insurance for the duration of the ride from pick-up until the driver ends the trip using the app.
However, if you’ve sustained injuries while riding with Lyft and carry commercial or personal insurance that provides coverage for ride-sharing accidents, Lyft’s liability insurance will cover you only in excess of your own policy limits.
Unfortunately, you most likely won’t be able to sue a ride-sharing company, such as Uber or Lyft, for your injuries. Ride-share drivers work for these companies as independent contractors, not employees so the principle of vicarious liability – the responsibility of an employer for the acts of their employees, does not apply.
If you are a pedestrian or another motorist injured in an accident caused by an Uber or Lyft driver, you may still file a claim against the driver at-fault. In Texas, rideshare drivers are required by law to carry insurance policies with liability limits higher than those required of regular drivers. These limits provide coverage of:
You may also be eligible for a compensation payout in excess of these limits depending on the driver’s ride-sharing application status at the time of the accident.
Ride periods depend on the status of the rideshare application as set by the driver. There are 3 main ride periods:
As a user of a ride-share service, you are covered by the $1 million liability policy for the duration of your trip. Even if your rideshare driver was at-fault in the accident that caused your injuries, you are still liable for compensation under the primary liability policy provided by the rideshare service provider.
In this scenario, you will have to file a claim against the at-fault driver; Uber and Lyft liability insurance is unlikely to cover your injuries and the resulting expenses.
Yes, you will likely be able to recover your damages in excess of the underinsured driver’s policy limit under Uber or Lyft’s underinsured motorist coverage (UIM). Similarly, if the at-fault driver was uninsured, you will be covered by the uninsured motorist coverage (UM) offered by the ride-sharing service provider.
Yes, in any of the scenarios mentioned above, your compensation claim can be denied by the insurance companies representing Uber or Lyft. Unfortunately, these insurers are notorious for making it difficult for a victim injured by a rideshare driver to recover damages for the injuries even if they are eligible for such compensation.
If you have been injured by an Uber or Lyft driver and your claim was denied, please rest assured that your options for compensation do not end here. Please contact The Barber Law Firm to learn how your situation can be best addressed.
Yes, if you caused an accident and your passenger got hurt, you will be liable for the resulting injuries. If they file a claim against you, your personal liability insurance will cover their medical expenses as well as other financial losses related to the accident. However, if their losses exceed your policy limits, the ride-sharing company you work for will provide insurance for damages in excess of your liability coverage. Uber and Lyft both offer liability coverage of up to $1 million per accident.
If your passenger sustained injuries in an accident that was caused by another driver, they will have to file a third-party injury claim against the at-fault driver with their insurance company. You won’t be liable for the injuries or the resulting financial losses.
In most cases, your personal liability insurance will be used to cover the financial losses of a driver or pedestrian you injured while driving your Uber or Lyft vehicle. Whether the ride-sharing company’s liability insurance will also kick in to cover the victim’s damages in excess of your policy limits will depend on the ride period during which the accident took place. The ride period will also determine liability coverage limits offered by the company. You can learn more about ride periods according to Lyft and Uber from insurance policies available on their websites.
Texas state law explicitly forbids carrying an open container containing alcohol in the car. While you won’t be charged with DUI if your rideshare passengers are carrying an open container, you may be fined for having one in your car. Your passengers will likely be fined as well. As a Class C misdemeanor, the fine for carrying an open container in Texas can amount to up to $500.
As ride-share services are an increasingly common way of getting around densely populated cities with heavy traffic, getting into an accident while using a ride-share platform can result in serious injuries. Such injuries often entail high medical expenses and require long and expensive rehabilitation. Typically, rideshare accident victims may sustain the following kinds of injuries:
If you have sustained injuries like these in a rideshare accident, you may now be facing crippling medical bills and an inability to work. A compensation claim is your best bet to getting back on your feet as soon as possible.
Don’t wait to contact The Barber Law Firm about your ride-share accident. The initial consultation is completely free and if we decide to work together, our team will be committed to delivering outstanding results. Your first step to complete recovery is only a phone call away.
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