Millions use Uber and Lyft
to get around. But what happens if you become injured in an Uber or
Lyft accident?
Passengers have rights when they’re injured in car crashes, and that includes accidents involving vehicles from rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. And it’s not just passengers who have rights, either. If you are a driver who was injured in a collision caused by the driver of a rideshare vehicle, we want to help you get the compensation you are legally entitled to. At The Law Office of Theodore A. Maloney, PLLC our North Carolina rideshare accident attorneys have helped many people statewide get settlements in insurance claims and injury lawsuits, and now we want to help you.
What damages are you entitled to after a rideshare accident?
If you were injured by or while riding in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, you may be entitled to numerous damages, depending on the severity of the crash, including:
How much money can I get for a rideshare accident?
As with other types of auto accidents, when someone is injured in a rideshare accident, they will need to pursue compensation through the at-fault driver’s auto insurance policy. Most personal auto insurance policies specifically exclude coverage for trips when the policyholder is transporting passengers for a fee, such as for a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Thankfully, Uber and Lyft both provide drivers with up to $1 million in liability insurance that will cover accidents that occur while they are on the job. When an Uber or Lyft driver causes an accident, the following coverage limits apply:
When a passenger is in the rideshare driver’s vehicle: $1,000,000 bodily injury per accident, plus limited property damage and uninsured motorist coverage
Because the liability insurance Uber and Lyft provides to their drivers is only active when that driver is working, if you are injured by an Uber or Lyft driver when they are not logged into the app, you will likely need to file your injury claim against their personal auto insurance.
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Law Office of Theodore A. Maloney, PLLC
4801 E Independence Blvd, Suite 605
Charlotte, NC 28212
