Get Financial Compensation After Suffering Injuries In A Ride-Sharing Accident; Contact Our Torrance-Based Attorneys
In the last few years, rideshare transportation companies have substantially increased in number in Torrance, California, and the greater Los Angeles area. Although using an Uber to get to and from your destinations is very convenient, they are not always the safest choice. According to statistics, an Uber vehicle is involved in an accident every day in our area.
If you have been injured in an accident with an Uber vehicle, either as a passenger or as a driver of another vehicle, you may be eligible to recover financial compensation for your injuries, medical bills and property damage.
KRA Legal, PC, is dedicated to getting you the justice you deserve after being involved in an Uber accident. Because Uber is a large corporate entity, its main goal is to protect its own financial interests. Their insurance company has teams of lawyers who are paid to scrutinize every claim and look for potential loopholes that they can use to deny or pay less than your claim may be worth.
Contact our law office in Torrance and ask to schedule a free consultation.
Is An Uber Driver Required To Carry Extra Insurance?
California state law demands that drivers carry a specified amount of auto insurance. For nonrideshare drivers, the amounts are $15,000/$30,000 in bodily injury liability per person/per accident and an additional $5,000 for property damage.
However, insurance requirements are significantly different for Uber drivers. When drivers are in what is known as Period 1, the period when they are logged on to the app but have not yet picked up a passenger, they are required to carry $50,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person and $100,000 per bodily injury liability coverage per accident, they are also required to have $30,000 in property damage liability insurance. California also requires that Uber drivers also carry $200,000 in excess liability coverage in the case of a severe accident.
However, who is actually responsible for paying for an accident can be quite complicated to understand. In the past, Uber tried to argue that since their drivers were essentially subcontractors, they were not responsible for any damages or injuries. The laws have now changed, and if you are a passenger in an Uber vehicle on the way to your destination and it is involved in an accident, you are covered by an Uber insurance policy of up to $1,000,000.
Who Can Be Held Liable If You Are Injured In An Accident With An Uber Driver?
It is often confusing for Uber accident victims to know who should be held responsible when they are injured. If you have been injured in an accident that involves an Uber driver, who should pay for your injuries and other damages depends on the circumstances of your particular case.
Injury victims can file a claim against the Uber driver and their private insurance company if they were involved in a traffic accident while in their own vehicle. Injury victims may file a claim against both the driver themselves and Uber if riding as a passenger to or from a destination.
Due to the complex nature of an Uber accident and who is considered to be liable, it is best if you hire an experienced Uber accident attorney as soon as you have been injured. Do not speak to any insurance company other than your own. A representative from Uber’s insurance company may attempt to call you and ask you to record a statement. This is why it is imperative that you seek legal representation immediately after being involved in an accident with an Uber vehicle.
Can You Recover Damages After Being Injured In An Uber Accident?
If you have been injured in an accident with an Uber vehicle, you may be eligible to recover damages for your injuries. Some of the most frequently awarded damages in Uber accident cases involve both economic and noneconomic damages.
Economic damages are sought to reimburse the injury victim for the money that they have had or will have to pay as a result of their injuries which includes:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Property damage
Noneconomic damages do not have a set dollar amount attached to them. They are more subjective in nature, and a jury will take into account the various factors and circumstances that surround your case. Noneconomic damages can include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Mental anguish
After being involved in an accident, you need to speak with a qualified Uber accident attorney who can determine the amount and types of damages that you may be able to recover.
Why Should You Hire An Uber Accident Attorney To Represent You?
No matter what the details of your accident entail, you need to hire an experienced Uber accident attorney. Often claims involving Uber vehicles are overly complex because of the various legal issues that surround whether or not the driver was on duty or not at the time of the accident.
An experienced Uber accident attorney has the skills and qualifications necessary to make determinations as to who is liable for your injuries and property damage, if applicable. Other Torrance personal injury attorneys may promise results but lack the basic knowledge required to negotiate a settlement on your behalf successfully.
For years, we at KRA Legal, PC, have successfully represented clients who have been involved in Uber accidents. We are proud of our history of obtaining settlements that are fully favorable to our clients. Due to the frequency of accidents involving Uber vehicles, their insurance company often does all that it can to avoid large payouts to injury victims. At our law firm, we are not afraid to stand up to the insurance company and fight aggressively for your rights.
Injured In An Uber Accident? Talk With An Attorney With No Obligation.
Contact KRA Legal, PC, by completing our inquiry form or calling 310-774-4260 to schedule a free consultation.
We will be happy to review your case and answer any questions or concerns that you may have about your claim.