If you suffered a serious injury while riding in an Uber car or after being struck by an Uber in Chico, you may need a lawyer’s help. You may have to depend on powerful evidence to force a major rideshare company to accept responsibility and help you in recovery.
Maison Law of Chico represents Uber accident victims and makes sure they have the money to pay for the best care available. Contact us to schedule a free, no-obligation case consultation to find out if we can secure more in compensation from a rideshare company on your behalf.
Do I Need a Lawyer After an Uber Accident?
If your injuries go beyond minor scratches and bruising, and an Uber driver was to blame for your crash, you should talk over your options with a skilled Chico Uber Accident Lawyer.
When medical costs are high, Uber will fight hard to avoid having to provide full compensation. They’ll have corporate lawyers on the case, all trying to shift blame in an accident or working to downplay your injuries so they can offer you less.
Your lawyer is your shield against these heartless tactics. Your Maison Law car accident attorney gathers powerful evidence to force insurance companies to provide the maximum in compensation for you and your family.
These are just a few of the benefits you may rely on with a Maison Law Attorney handling your case:
- Your lawyer fully investigates your accident and the driver’s past record
- Gathers all evidence to build a strong case
- Fights back if an insurer tries to blame you for a collision
- Gathers important medical charts and doctor testimony to prevent insurers from downplaying your injuries
- Files your claim and handles the frustrating negotiation process, allowing you to focus on getting better
- Makes sure a settlement offer covers your needs now and in the future
- If a settlement offer is too small, your lawyer rejects it and demands more
- If an insurance company won’t accept full blame for what happened, your lawyer is prepared to file a lawsuit and take the insurer to court
And keep in mind, if you need our help, you don’t need any upfront money to hire an excellent legal representative. Maison Law doesn’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the car accident settlement check Uber must pay you.
Does Uber Cover Its Drivers with Car Insurance?
Uber requires all of its drivers to carry their own auto insurance. This would usually be the first policy you would try to draw from if you were hurt in an Uber accident.
However, Uber does back its drivers with hefty supplemental insurance coverage. It usually kicks in if the driver’s insurance coverage isn’t enough to pay for all of the victim’s damages. But this coverage is only available in certain situations.
- Driver is logged into the Uber App but doesn’t have a customer request yet: If a rideshare driver strikes another vehicle or a pedestrian, or a cyclist in this phase, Uber provides $100,000 total injury liability per accident.
- Uber driver has accepted a ride request or has picked up the customer: Uber policy offers one million dollars in liability insurance until the rider is dropped off.
- Uber is not working and isn’t logged into the app: If the rideshare driver hasn’t logged into the app yet or has just logged off, any victims in an accident would not be covered by Uber’s insurance.
In some cases, you may be in the backseat of an Uber car when it’s struck by another driver. In this case, the other driver’s insurance provider would usually be liable for all damages and injury recovery costs.
When you are dealing with a serious injury, it’s a good idea to talk over what happened with Maison Law. We can help you determine every party that may owe you support. This is critical and gives you the best chance to secure enough in support to pay every medical bill as you rebuild your life.
Chico Rideshare Accident Dangers
Uber accidents may seem like a small risk until you consider how many Uber trips are booked each day, even in a small place like Chico.
Shuttling local residents to work, to school, or to a restaurant or bar puts a lot of extra traffic on busy roads like Forest Avenue.
It’s extra traffic, and there’s also the risk that busy rideshare drivers add into the equation. Uber drivers can be focused on their cellphones as they wait for ride requests and then try to locate their next customer. Distraction for every driver is a recipe for a bad accident, and Uber drivers rely on their phones for their income.
These are just a few of the risks that Uber drivers might bring to Chico routes:
- Uber Driver Distractions: Inattention caused by a notification from the Uber app. Distraction from a chatty passenger.
- Speeding Rideshare Drivers: Uber drivers can feel pressure to race to pick someone up. They may also feel the need to rush passengers to their destinations. Speed increases the chances of a collision and can increase the likelihood of traumatic injuries.
- Reckless Driving: Some rideshare drivers may feel the need to switch lanes in an unsafe manner while rushing a customer across town. They may run stop signs or turn out in front of oncoming traffic.
- Uber Driver Fatigue: Uber drivers are just like anyone else. They can have bad days. They might be tired from not getting any sleep the night before. They may be preoccupied with personal issues. The only difference is, these drivers are on the clock as they drive the roads. Drivers can also skip breaks to make more money, putting everyone on the road at risk.
- Uber Parked in Unsafe Spots: Drivers sometimes do not find an actual parking spot when they are picking up a driver, as they expect it to be quick business. However, an unsafe pick-up area can easily lead to a serious accident.
Your lawyer’s extensive experience in investigating accidents can help gather the evidence needed to rightly pin the blame on a careless rideshare driver. Maison Law can even rely on accident reconstruction teams when necessary to show what really happened in a collision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Kind of Support Can I Earn from Uber After an Accident?
Victims must demand help with their current medical bills and the costs they may need in the years ahead. They should get reimbursement for the paychecks they’ve lost. Victims can also ask for support for the pain they experience and the emotional trauma caused by an accident and a difficult recovery.
What kinds of documents will help my lawyer build my case?
Keep all medical invoices and receipts for all charges related to your accident. Save your pay stubs so you can show the wages you’ve lost while in recovery. You’ll also want to secure a police accident report or property incident report if one was made.
How long do I have to file a claim after a Chico Uber accident?
Two years. But you shouldn’t wait years to file a claim. Waiting can mean that evidence becomes harder to secure and witnesses become harder to locate. Allow an attorney to look into your case as soon as you can.
Contact a Chico Uber Accident Lawyer Today
We offer a free and confidential case review to all Chico and Butte County victims. Please contact us today to schedule an appointment. It’s a no-risk way to determine what your case is worth and how to hold Uber fully liable.
And if you do need Maison Law’s help to secure more in support, remember that you don’t need to worry about having the money to hire a lawyer. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement check Uber must provide.
