Bonita Springs Rideshare Accident Lawyers
The Legal Help You Need After an Uber or Lyft Accident
Transportation apps, Uber and Lyft, are increasing in their popularity around the world due to their convenience and affordable prices. Although these ridesharing services are considered to be helpful and budget-friendly, there are no guarantees regarding safety. Uber and Lyft drivers are required to have a relatively clean background regarding traffic violations, but they do not undergo special driver training. They should not be considered more-competent drivers than any other average individual; the same risks for roadway accidents that exist with any other average driver apply when you take an Uber or Lyft journey.
If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident while riding in an Uber or Lyft, you may be wondering what kind of legal action you can take. Our Bonita Springs rideshare accident lawyers are here to help answers your questions and guide you through the process.
Schedule a free initial consultation with Pittman Law Firm, P.L. to find out what your rights are.
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We can do everything large firms can do, but better.
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We've won millions of dollars on behalf of our clients.
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We treat every case like we were handling it for a family member.
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We have over 30 years of experience handling personal injury cases.
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“Everyone is honest & really looks out for their clients.”
I’ve had an amazing experience with Pittman Law Firm. This was my first law suit so I didn’t know what to expect and who to trust. Thankfully David and Kristin made sure things went smoothly. I didn’t have the hassle of dealing with the insurance companies and the process went fairly quickly! And I never had to call and ask for updates because they always called me any time there was a change in my case. Everyone is honest and really look out for their clients. I would definitely recommend this law firm.- Past Client -
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“We were treated with dignity & got a fair settlement.”
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What to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident
If you’ve been injured in an accident while riding with an Uber or Lyft driver, and you believe that your injuries were caused by—or in-part caused by—the driver’s negligence, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim.
Both Uber and Lyft hire their drivers as independent contractors, which means that you will most likely not be able to file a claim against the company itself. Instead, the driver will be held responsible independently. However, both Uber and Lyft have a liability policy through James River Insurance that will cover injured passengers up to $1 million.
In order to stand the best chance at winning a case against an Uber or Lyft driver, you should preserve as much evidence of the accident as you are able.
You should take photos of the damage, write down names and contact information of any witnesses, save information about the Uber or Lyft driver you rode with, and save your receipt for the ride. Next, you should hire an experienced personal injury attorney to help you file a claim and begin taking legal action against the responsible party.
