The injuries you suffered in a rideshare accident have had a profound impact on your life. Your medical bills continue to increase as you receive ongoing treatment and care, while your household expenses remain unpaid because you are out of work and unable to provide for yourself or your family. The emotional toll of this burden is getting to be too much to bear.
Fortunately, when you turn to a highly experienced Uber accident attorney from Carew Garcia Bohuslav Law, PLLC, you can hold the liable party accountable for their negligent actions and recover the fair compensation you deserve. Contact our car accident lawyers to request a 100% free consultation today. When you do, you can learn more about how to protect your rights after a rideshare crash and what to expect from the personal injury and insurance claims processes.
After an Uber accident, you need to take certain steps to protect yourself physically and civilly. Although going to court may be the last thing on your mind, documenting the accident scene and gathering as much evidence as you can to support your case should be a top priority. Here are some of the most important things to do after an Uber accident:
The cause of your Uber accident will help us determine who should be held accountable and whether we will be able to file a claim against Uber’s $1 million insurance policy. If the Uber driver who hit you was in driver mode at the time of the accident, you should be able to file a claim against Uber’s insurance policy if the driver who hit you is liable for the accident. Some of the most common ways Uber drivers cause collisions include:
However, if the Uber driver was not logged into the app or working for Uber at the time of the accident, you would instead have grounds for a claim against their personal auto insurance policy. However, if someone else is responsible for causing the accident, we may need to consider alternative options.
For example, if road safety hazards or defective motor vehicle parts contributed to the collision, we may have grounds for a claim against auto parts designers, manufacturers, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), or other liable parties. Our investigation will determine who should be brought to justice for your losses.
Uber’s insurance may or may not cover your injuries. It depends on the Uber driver’s status at the time of the accident. If the Uber driver was actively transporting a passenger or on their way to pick up a passenger, Uber’s auto insurance coverage may be in effect. However, if the accident happened when the Uber driver was not logged into the Uber app or transporting a passenger, their personal auto insurance coverage would be in place. Since all motorists are required to carry auto insurance coverage under Texas law according to the Texas Department of Insurance, the Uber driver’s personal insurance should cover a portion of your damages as described in their policy terms.
The statute of limitations for Uber accident claims varies depending on whether you are filing a claim with the insurance company or bringing your case to trial. If you were filing an Uber accident lawsuit, the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits would apply. According to Tex. Civ. Pract. & Proc. Code § 16.003, this would mean you would generally have up to two years from the accident to file your lawsuit.
However, if you are filing a claim with the insurance company, you will have significantly less time to file your claim. The insurance company determines what the claim filing deadlines are, with many of the most money-hungry insurers giving victims just hours to file a claim. If you hope to get your Uber accident claim filed before the deadline, make sure you have a skilled truck accident attorney handling your case as soon as possible after the wreck.
Sharing fault for the accident could have a significant impact on your settlement. Texas follows modified comparative negligence laws, more commonly referred to as proportionate responsibility as described under Tex. Civ. Pract. & Proc. Code § 33.001. If you are more than 50% at fault, you will not be able to receive a settlement. If you are less than 50% at fault, your percentage of liability will be taken out of your Uber accident settlement. Liable parties often attempt to take advantage of these laws, but your lawyer in Texas can refute these unfounded claims with powerful supporting evidence.
When your life has been turned upside down by the trauma of your rideshare accident or the injuries you sustained, turning to a dedicated Texas personal injury attorney for help with your Uber accident claim may be your best opportunity to recover the full value of your damages and start to pick up the pieces of your life.
Although you may be intimidated at the thought of bringing your case to trial, with a reputable Uber accident lawyer from Carew Garcia Bohuslav Law, PLLC handling your case, you can let us take on the legal details while you focus on your recovery. When you are ready to learn more about what your next steps should be but are unsure of where to turn for help, do not hesitate to contact our legal team to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. Fill out our online contact form or call our office to start working on your case as soon as today.