Using a smartphone app to summon a ride has become an expected way of life for many people. As ridesharing companies continue to gain popularity, more of their vehicles are being added to the roads and highways drivers share. However, with more ridesharing vehicles on the road comes more opportunity for them to get into traffic accidents.
If you or someone you love was injured as an Uber or Lyft passenger or a pedestrian, you might be able to sue for compensation from the rideshare vehicle driver, company, or related party. If you were another vehicle driver who got hit by an Uber or Lyft vehicle, you might also have grounds to sue.
Contact the personal injury team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers to learn more about how a St. Charles Parish Uber and Lyft ridesharing accident lawyer might be able to help you pursue compensation. Call
Catalog Your Injuries and Their Costs
Depending on your role in the accident, you might sustain serious, even life-threatening injuries. If you were a pedestrian instead of a vehicle passenger in an accident, your injuries might range from minor to catastrophic. Injuries typically reported in car and pedestrian accidents include:
- Broken bones
- Head and neck injuries
- Back and spine injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Internal bleeding
To help show the extent of your injuries and their corresponding costs, our team might request your emergency room notes, diagnostic exam results, and health care bills and reports. We might be able to use these documents to determine the amount of compensation to request for the injury portion of your case.
Your Injuries Have Related Expenses
Your lawyer might also be able to help you recoup additional costs related to your accident or injuries. For example, your injury-related expenses can also include job-related or business income you missed out on while you underwent treatment. That might include costs for hospital or rehab stays, doctor’s appointments, and days you could not work because of your injuries.
If your vehicle or other personal property was damaged or destroyed in the accident, you may be able to list these expenses as total property damage in your demand letter.
You might also be compensated for general damages, such as pain and suffering, inconvenience, mental and emotional trauma, physical disabilities or impairments, and permanent scarring or disfigurement.
Our team may discuss the damages you experienced at length so that we can assign an accurate value to your personal injury case.
For a free legal consultation with a uber and lyft ridesharing accident lawyer serving St. Charles Parish, call (337) 777-7777
We Can Deal with the Insurance Companies on Your Behalf
When a St. Charles Parish Uber and Lyft ridesharing accident lawyer works with you, they may handle the insurance forms, paperwork, and settlement negotiations for you. Our team wants to focus on your personal injury case on your behalf so that you can focus on sticking to your treatment plan and optimizing your physical recovery.
Each ridesharing company has its own insurance coverage with regulations and maximums that affect who pays for damages and in what amounts.
Uber Insurance Protections
Uber drivers logged into the app and waiting for a request might first have to rely on their private insurance. If the driver’s auto insurance does not cover the accident, Uber’s third-party liability coverage might kick in. Uber’s policy limits include:
- $50,000 in bodily injury protection per person
- $100,000 per accident
- $25,000 in property damage per accident
If an Uber driver is involved in an accident on their way to pick up a passenger or with a passenger in their vehicle, Uber’s coverage increases to $1,000,000 in third-party liability and also includes uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for bodily injuries. You might also be entitled to recover the actual cash value of your car.
Lyft Insurance Protections
Lyft takes its responsibility to its drivers and passengers seriously. A Lyft driver who is involved in an accident while logged into the app might have to turn first to their private insurer to cover accident-related expenses. If Lyft insurance covers the accident, the payout is limited to the amounts of $50,000 per person for bodily injuries with a cap of $100,000 per accident. An additional $25,000 per accident is available to compensate injured parties for property damage.
A Lyft driver who is transporting a passenger or on the way to transport a passenger might be covered by Lyft’s insurance. It provides third-party liability of $1,000,000 and bodily injury protection if the accident involves an uninsured or underinsured motorist. Property damage is limited to a damaged car’s pre-accident cash value.
You do not have to sort out these insurance claims without help. Contact the personal injury team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers by calling
Do Not Wait to Contact Our Team
The Louisiana Civil Code (CC) § 3492 limits you to one year from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. It can take more than a year to recover from a car accident. Unfortunately, the statute of limitations will not wait while you recuperate. Running out of time might prevent you from pursuing the compensation you need.
With enough notice, our personal injury team might be able to comply with the statutory deadline so that your case can move forward.
St. Charles Parish Uber and Lyft Ridesharing Accident Lawyer Near Me (337) 777-7777
We Can Help After a Ridesharing Accident
Recovery after a ridesharing accident can be frustrating and stressful. Having to go through legal battles might only add to your frustration and anxiety. A St. Charles Parish Uber and Lyft ridesharing accident lawyer may help you pursue compensation. If you are interested in filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit, contact our legal team by calling Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers at
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