A rideshare accident is much different from a typical car accident, even though injuries and property damage might be similar. When you get into an accident with an Uber driver, you have to navigate multi-party liability, a corporate insurance company, and additional challenges on top of your potential injuries. Thankfully, a Bedford rideshare accident lawyer from The Texas Law Dog can help.
Our Uber accident lawyers in Bedford will handle every detail of your claim from start to finish. Throughout that process, your attorney will provide trustworthy guidance, loyal support, and regular communication.
We will not leave your questions unanswered and will keep you updated on your claim’s status. Our team wants to win cases while still caring for each client.
The Sooner You Partner With Us, the Better
Connect with an Uber accident attorney in Bedford as soon as possible. Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for filing injury claims, so once you pass that deadline, it is usually too late to hire a Bedford car accident lawyer. There are some exceptions to that rule. If you are afraid your moment has passed, you should still speak to an attorney to see if any exceptions apply.
Another reason for a prompt partnership is that collecting evidence after a car accident is more productive the closer we are to the accident date. As time goes by, evidence that could support your claim can get lost. For example, security or traffic camera footage may be erased. Physical evidence from the scene of the crash or the cars involved can get lost. Witnesses’ memories can fade.
Our Bedford personal injury lawyers can also offer immediate guidance to protect you from making mistakes that could hurt your claim and cost you true justice. Speaking to the other side’s insurance representatives is not in your best interests. When you work with us, we can speak on your behalf.
We can advise you on the fairness of any initial offers and help you avoid saying or posting anything that could undermine your claim outcome.
Common Causes of Uber Accidents
The common causes of car accidents apply to Uber accidents. The difference is that those risks can be heightened when Ubers are involved. Driver distraction is a problem for all drivers. Uber drivers face more distractions. They have to check routes constantly, look for passengers at pickup sites, and find places to drop them off.
Passengers can also distract drivers. Uber drivers use their own vehicles and are protective of them. They may take their eyes off the road to monitor passengers’ behavior, making sure the car is not damaged. Since drivers make money per ride, they might also cut some driving safety corners to fit as many rides as possible into a shift.
Rideshare pickup and drop-off locations are zones of increased risk for pedestrians and other motorists. Unfortunately, some of the most common pedestrian accident injuries are quite serious. A Bedford Uber accident lawyer is ready to help in any accident scenario.
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How Uber’s Insurance Structure Affects Liability
Uber’s website explains its insurance structure, saying it provides insurance to help protect drivers and passengers. Still, that structure creates opportunities for “gray areas” regarding coverage. Victims could end up waiting for compensation while insurance companies fight to avoid responsibility.
Drivers use their own insurance when involved in off-duty accidents. If they are on duty and waiting for a customer, Uber provides liability coverage of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for injuries, and $25,000 for property damage per accident.
When drivers have passengers, Uber provides $1,000,000 for property damage, passenger injuries, and third-party injuries when the Uber driver is at fault. Uber may cover the Uber driver’s car repair costs if the driver has personal insurance for comprehensive and collision.
Other Possible Liable Parties
The Uber driver may not be to blame for the accident. Another careless driver could be liable. If a broken traffic light or poor roadway conditions caused the crash, you might file a claim against the responsible government entity. A vehicle malfunction could leave the car manufacturer or a mechanic culpable.
Uber protects itself from liability by hiring drivers as independent contractors, not actual employees, so claims against the company are rare. Still, if Uber failed to do appropriate background checks or training or failed to uphold safety standards, you may have grounds to file a claim against the company. The Texas Law Dog will identify the party to blame in your crash, and demand accountability.
A Bedford Uber Accident Attorney Will Fight for the Highest Compensation Possible
Injury victims in Texas may pursue compensation for their losses as long as they are less than 51% to blame for the related accident, per the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.001
Those eligible can still see a reduction in compensation in proportion to any smaller percentage of fault they hold.
Your lawyer will not let accusations against you go unopposed. We will present convincing evidence to support your claim against the at-fault party and protect you from unfair allegations of fault. We will also value your losses with precision, seeking full economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages recover the financial costs incurred by the accident. These include medical bills. Property repair or replacement costs, lost wages, and any other expenses also count. Non-economic damages account for the losses to your quality of life. They acknowledge your physical suffering and emotional distress.
Paths to Justice
Your claim may be resolved out of court, through negotiations. Our team will work toward this outcome to save you the stress of a trial. That doesn’t mean we won’t be ready to fight in court if the other side refuses to treat you fairly.
If the at-fault party will not make a fair offer, we will apprise you of your options and help you make the decision that serves your interests best.
We’ll Stand Up to Any Opponent
The Texas Law Dog is equipped to stand up to any opponent and handle any challenges your claim presents.
An experienced Bedford Uber accident attorney can put the power of our team’s collective skill and experience into your claim so that you can see the best outcome possible. Connect with us today. We are ready to answer your call.
