Drivers and riders both like using Uber and Lyft to travel around the region. Drivers like rideshare services because they can earn extra money while using their own car. Drivers like Uber and Lyft because they can arrange rides from their phones instead of hailing a taxi. Rideshare services mean you can reserve rides on short notice for reasonable fees. There are risks. Rideshare drivers aren’t vetted like taxi drivers. Many Uber and Lyft drivers don’t know the area very well. Drivers are often so busy using their smartphones they are distracted from traffic emergencies.
At Telaré Law, our Richland Uber and Lyft accident lawyers understand the complexities involved in rideshare accidents. In addition to standard liability issues involved with any type of car accident, there are complex insurance coverage issues. Telaré Law understands when just the driver is liable, and when Uber and Lyft are also liable. Our lawyers are respected car accident attorneys because of our record of high verdicts and strong settlements.
Our Richland Uber and Lyft accident lawyers represent the victims of all types of rideshare accidents including:
Rideshare accidents happen mostly for the same reasons that any car accidents happen. Common acts of negligence for all drivers include:
While all drivers may drive while distracted, rideshare driving is especially problematic. Many Uber and Lyft drivers use their cell phones, while they’re driving, to schedule future rides. These drivers are often part-time drivers who are not familiar with the roads and routes. Many drivers rely too much on their GPS system instead of looking at the traffic around them.
Some rideshare accidents happen when passengers get into and out of the car – for example, if a driver pulls away before the passenger is fully in the car.
At Telaré Law, our Richland rideshare attorneys represent accident victims with serious injuries. Many of our clients have permanent injuries. Some injuries are catastrophic – which means a victim’s life is never the same as before the accident.
Our lawyers represent the occupants of any vehicle (rideshare or another car), pedestrians, and bicycle riders who suffer:
Our lawyers work with your physicians to verify your diagnosis, place a value on all your medical bills including future bills, and understand all your limitations, anxieties, and concerns.
We file accident claims against all responsible defendants when a rideshare accident occurs, including:
Insurance coverage in Uber and Lyft cases is very complicated. Never try to handle a rideshare claim, or any car accident claim, on your own.
At Telaré Law, we understand these complexities. We’ll answer all your questions about insurance coverage. Generally, depending on how the accident happened, and whether the Uber or Lyft driver had accepted a ride, the insurance coverage rules are as follows:
Since just one night in a hospital can cost tens of thousands of dollars, drivers should purchase as much liability insurance as they can afford.
Drivers who use their car for a “transportation network company” such as Uber or Lyft must have higher “commercial” liability insurance coverage in some parts of the state. For example, one city’s regulation requires liability insurance as follows:
Rideshare accident victims may also be allowed to submit claims for medical bills, regardless of fault, if they have personal injury protection insurance.
If you’re hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident, you can demand damages from the liable defendants for all your economic and noneconomic losses. Our lawyers demand compensation for:
Additionally, you can claim compensation for:
Telaré Law meets clients at our Richland office located at 1321 Columbia Park Trail, Suite B, Richland, WA. We have a Kennewick office too. We meet clients at their homes or a convenient location if they are unable to come to our office.
At Telaré Law, our lawyers understand how traumatic any car accident is. One minute you reserved a ride to get home, to a doctor’s appointment, or to see your grandchild. The next minute, you’re in a hospital. Our lawyers represent clients who never fully recover from their injuries. We investigate how the accident happened, and who is responsible. We fight to obtain the strongest recovery possible. We’re skilled at reviewing apps and other Uber and Lyft records.
To discuss your rights with an experienced Richland Uber and Lyft accident lawyer, contact us to schedule a consultation. We represent Uber and Lyft clients on a contingency fee basis.