Rideshares like Uber and Lyft have become a convenient part of daily transportation. But when you get into a rideshare vehicle, you trust the driver to operate safely, and even a brief mistake can lead to a serious collision and lasting injuries. If you were hurt in a rideshare accident, taking steps to protect your legal rights is important.
Rideshare crashes in Santa Paula can leave passengers and other motorists facing medical bills, missed work, and significant pain. If a negligent Uber or Lyft driver caused your injuries, an experienced attorney at Swift Justice, Inc. can help you understand your options and pursue the compensation you deserve for what you’ve been through.
Rideshare drivers are paid to transport customers; however, the state does not require them to meet specific safety standards. This alone significantly increases the chance of an accident.
There are a range of additional factors that increase the likelihood of a rideshare driver causing a collision, including:
Our firm can review the facts of your case to assign fault and determine how an Uber or Lyft driver’s negligence may have caused the collision in Santa Paula.
After you are injured in a traffic collision, you would normally file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. However, if the at-fault motorist is a rideshare driver, the applicable coverage can vary depending on the circumstances.
If the rideshare driver was actively engaged in transporting a passenger or en route to pick one up, the rideshare company’s insurance coverage applies. While policies from firms such as Uber and Lyft are robust, their insurer is likely to offer you a lower settlement than your claim is worth.
Rideshare drivers only earn money while they are actively transporting passengers. If a driver is just waiting to be assigned a passenger via the app, the rideshare company’s insurance policy will not automatically provide coverage. Instead, your claim starts with the driver’s own personal policy, which the rideshare company requires them to carry.
If the driver’s policy cannot cover your total losses, you will have to file with both their insurer and the rideshare company’s provider. This adds significant legal complications to the process when you are seeking to recover damages.
Drivers often work for multiple rideshare platforms, constantly toggling between apps to maximize their income. When a driver switches away from the active app, even momentarily, the coverage provided by that specific rideshare company is suspended.
A lawyer at Swift Justice, Inc. can help you identify the correct insurance provider following a crash with a rideshare driver in Santa Paula and help you file a claim for compensation.
At Swift Justice, Inc., we are experienced in managing claims resulting from Uber/Lyft/rideshare accidents in Santa Paula. If you were injured by a negligent rideshare driver, our firm can negotiate with insurers on your behalf and help you pursue the compensation you deserve. To learn more about protecting your rights, contact us online or call us today.
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