Hollywood Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyer

Taking an Uber or Lyft in Hollywood, Florida can seem harmless enough, but like any commute, a routine ride can quickly turn dangerous. There’s nothing special or unique about their drivers; they are people like anyone else.  They are capable of being distracted or making a mistake.  If you or a loved one suffered injury in an Uber/Lyft accident, contact Fischer Redavid PLLC. Our Hollywood Uber and Lyft Accident attorneys have experience with these types of claims.

Who Is Liable for Your Accident?

Understanding liability for an Uber or Lyft accident takes more than just proving that your rideshare driver was at fault. The driver, the company, or a third party could share liability for your injuries. You need a lawyer’s assistance in investigating the car accident to identify the at-fault party/parties. Parties responsible for paying your damages could include:

• Uber or Lyft. Uber and Lyft have been notoriously good at escaping liability for accidents involving their drivers. Still, either company will pay your damages through their $1 million insurance policies if you were a passenger, or if you were a driver logged into the app at the time of the collision.
• Uber or Lyft driver. An Uber or Lyft driver might have to pay for your damages out of pocket if he/she was off-duty at the time of the collision. If an off-duty Uber driver struck you while you were in a crosswalk, for example, your claim would be with the driver’s individual insurance company, not with Uber.
• Third party. A third party might have or share liability for your damages in cases involving at-fault third-party drivers, property owners, or product manufacturers. A thorough investigation of your accident can uncover potential third parties that might owe you for the accident.

Liability can be difficult to prove in Uber or Lyft accident claims. The company might shirk responsibility and try to deny your claim if your driver wasn’t on duty at the time of the wreck, or if the company believes you were somehow at fault for the incident. Contact our lawyers if this happens to you. We aren’t afraid to go up against major rideshare companies on behalf of our clients in Hollywood, Florida. Legal representation could make all the difference in your Uber/Lyft accident claim.

First Steps After an Uber or Lyft Accident

Your Uber or Lyft driver should be the one to phone the police, but if not, make it your responsibility. When police arrive, make sure to give them your side of the story. Call the police and do the same if you were outside the Uber/Lyft when it crashed into you. Do not admit fault for the accident.

Call an ambulance or visit the hospital as soon as possible if the accident injured you. Prompt medical care will show Uber or Lyft’s insurance company that you took your injuries seriously at the time of the accident. Once you’re on the mend, contact Uber/Lyft and report the crash according to the company’s instructions. An insurance claims analyst should get back to you shortly to discuss your crash further.

Before saying yes to a fast settlement the insurance company offers you, contact us. A free case evaluation with on our attorneys can help can help you learn the true value of your case. Legal representation could pressure Uber or Lyft to offer a much greater settlement offer for your damages. Our firm knows how to put the pressure on major corporations like rideshare companies. Our Hollywood Uber and Lyft accident lawyers have the will and ability to take them to trial if necessary for fair compensation. Call (954) 860-8434 for a free consultation today.