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  1. Ridesharing Has Led to an Increase in Car Accidents
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  5. Seek Financial Compensation After a Ridesharing Accident
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Taxicabs, Uber, and Lyft have become a common mode of transportation in urban areas. People rely on these ridesharing services to transport them to their destination. If a ridesharing vehicle got into an accident while you were a passenger, you might be entitled to receive financial compensation.

If you were injured or a loved one was injured or fatally injured in a collision with a ridesharing vehicle, you might be entitled to collect compensation. By assigning liability to the at-fault party, you might be able to seek coverage for your damages sustained in the accident, such as medical care costs.

You do not have to pursue compensation on your own. A New Orleans ridesharing accident lawyer might be able to help you seek financial compensation from the at-fault party or parties. If you would like to learn more about how to file a claim or lawsuit against a ridesharing company, call the personal injury team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers at (504) 777-7777.

Ridesharing Has Led to an Increase in Car Accidents

In 2018, Forbes published an article that reported an increase in car accidents since ridesharing gained popularity. In its article, Forbes cited an increase of between two and four percent in the annual number of fatal car accidents after ridesharing companies started working in U.S. cities. It also cited an estimated $10 billion economic impact from fatalities related to ridesharing accidents.

If someone you love was killed in a ridesharing accident in New Orleans, you might be entitled to receive compensation on their behalf.

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Rideshare Companies Have Insurance Policies that Might Apply to Your Case

Depending on how the accident occurred, you might be able to pursue compensation from the rideshare driver, the ridesharing company, or both. However, you might have to pursue one before pursuing the other.

Our legal team may help you determine who to pursue for compensation. We might also be able to help you understand how each ridesharing company’s insurance coverage works and how it might apply to your accident claim or lawsuit.

Uber’s Insurance Coverage

Uber has the following insurance coverage in place to protect its drivers and their passengers in the event of an accident. Uber’s insurance covers drivers when they are on their way to you or are in the process of transporting you. Its policy may include:

  • $1,000,000 third-party liability
  • Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage
  • Comprehensive and collision coverage

Under certain circumstances, Uber might request that a driver seek coverage from their private insurer. If their private insurer denies coverage, Uber’s insurance may kick in and cover accident-related expenses.

Lyft’s Insurance Coverage

Lyft also provides insurance coverage for employed drivers and their passengers should an accident occur. Lyft’s insurance policies follow similar rules to Uber, in that it covers drivers picking up passengers or dropping them off when the app is on. Lyft may provide:

  • $1,000,000 third-party liability
  • Uninsured or underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage
  • Comprehensive and collision coverage

Like Uber, Lyft might request drivers to carry their own private auto insurance. If the driver’s insurer denies them coverage for an accident, Lyft’s insurance may cover damages caused in the accident.

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Louisiana Car Accident Laws that Might Affect Your Right to Compensation

Your rights and responsibilities after a car accident in New Orleans can mean you need to comply with specific legal aspects of your claim. The following Louisiana laws might affect the personal injury insurance claim process:

  • According to Louisiana Revised Statutes (RS) §32:398, you must file a crash report if someone was injured, killed, or sustained more than $500 of property damage
  • According to the Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §3492, you generally have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit
  • By that same law, you generally have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit if a loved one was killed in the accident
  • According to the CC §2323, Louisiana is a comparative fault state, meaning any financial compensation you receive may be decreased by the percentage of fault you carry for the accident

Your lawyer may go over each of these legal statutes with you to ensure you understand how they might impact your case. Contact the personal injury team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers by calling (504) 777-7777. A New Orleans ridesharing accident lawyer may help you understand your rights and responsibilities. They may also help you file your case on time.

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You Might Be Entitled to These Recoverable Damages

The expenses and losses you might be entitled to receive after a ridesharing accident can range from ambulance fees and medication costs to general pain and suffering. You might be eligible to be compensated for the following economic and non-economic damages:

  • Current and anticipated medical bills
  • Current and future income loss
  • Property repair or replacement costs
  • Pain and suffering
  • Permanent disability
  • Physical disfigurement or scarring
  • Mental and emotional anguish

If someone you love was passed away in an accident, you might also be able to recoup the costs of the funeral and burial expenses.

Accurately valuing your compensation claim is critical. A miscalculation may have you accepting a financial settlement that does not fairly cover the costs of your damages. You can review your accident-related expenses and losses with your legal team before entering negotiations or a court trial.

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Seek Financial Compensation After a Ridesharing Accident

If you were injured in a ridesharing accident, you might be entitled to receive compensation via a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit. Find out how a New Orleans ridesharing accident lawyer can help you fight for the compensation you need. Call (504) 777-7777 to reach the personal injury team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today to find out how hard we fight for our clients.

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