How Uber Accidents Differ from Regular Car Accidents
In many ways, Uber accidents are no different from regular collisions involving motor vehicles. The injuries are often the same: broken bones, whiplash, concussions, and more. Many victims struggle to return to work, and they watch helplessly as their income collapses. Contact Snyder Heitman LLC today if you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident. The reality is that these accidents are more complex than the typical fender bender. Although you may have handled a small car accident claim in the past, now is the time to secure experienced legal representation to negotiate a settlement.
Liability Issues Are Unclear
Many of our Uber/Lyft accident clients were passengers in the rideshare vehicle at the time of the accident. They are not entirely sure who is to blame for the crash, which matters when it comes to filing an insurance claim.
Let our legal team investigate. Your rideshare driver could be at fault for speeding, running a red light, or making an illegal turn. In other situations, a different driver on the road has liability because they were following too closely or failed to yield to your vehicle. Often, sitting in the back, you do not have the right vantage point to see what happened, but we can gather and analyze evidence.
Different Amounts of Insurance Are Available
Most South Carolina drivers carry the state’s minimum liability coverage. There is usually more available when an Uber/Lyft accident, but we need to know the facts. If you were riding in the Uber at the time of the collision, then $1 million is available to pay a settlement.
However, you might have been driving another vehicle when a Lyft driver crashed into you. In that case, the key consideration is if the driver had a passenger or were logged into the app. It’s possible the Uber driver wasn’t even logged in, in which case only their personal insurance covers the collision.
We will do everything possible to maximize a settlement for our clients. That will include checking evidence to determine if the rideshare driver was at least logged in.
You Need to Investigate the Vehicle’s History
Some accidents stem from a failure to properly maintain a vehicle. That isn’t surprising. Many people are driving rideshares for additional income because they need the money. They might put off car repairs, which are an inconvenient expense when money is tight. We need to request information about the car’s maintenance history to determine if that is the cause of a crash.
For example, the brakes might fail even though the car’s owner had notice that they were faltering. When a motorist fails to keep their vehicle inspected, they are also liable.
Contact Our Office after a Crash
Snyder Heitman LLC helps those in Upstate South Carolina, including Spartanburg and Greenville with personal injury claims. We can tackle your rideshare accident from start to finish. Our firm has successfully negotiated generous settlements for our clients, and we are proud to offer a free consultation to those who request one. Call to speak with a Greenville rideshare accident lawyer.