Lancaster Uber Accident Lawyer
Maison Law represents victims of Uber accidents in Lancaster. If you or a loved one have been injured in an Uber accident, the accident attorneys at Maison Law can help. We’ve seen too many lives changed by Uber accidents in the Lancaster community. We can protect your rights from dishonest insurance adjusters and get you the compensation you need. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Do I Need an Uber Accident Lawyer?
An Uber accident attorney representing you in a rideshare case will help you understand the full value of your claim. By knowing the value, an experienced attorney will hold the at-fault party’s insurance responsible for all of your costs, whereas most insurance companies will try to get you to settle for a small amount.
Uber accidents are complex. There are a lot of parties involved, along with a major corporation. It can be difficult and stressful for a single individual to manage all the moving parts of an Uber accident claim by themselves. An attorney’s job is to manage all of these things on your behalf, so you can take the time you need to recover and get your life back.
If you’ve been injured in an Uber accident, our accident attorneys at Maison Law invite you to contact us today to see what options are available to you.
Who Do You Sue in an Uber Accident?
Say you’ve had a little too much to drink at the Antelope Valley Winery and you call an Uber to drive you home. Your Uber driver is texting and driving and runs a red light into the middle of an intersection. In less than a second, your ride is t-boned by another vehicle that had a green light and was trying to drive across the intersection. You sustain a broken collarbone, whiplash, and a brain injury.
In this case, to seek damages for your injuries, you would sue the Uber driver’s insurance since he was the at-fault party. However, an Uber driver’s insurance operates in a different way than if you got into a wreck with a regular driver. When an Uber driver causes an accident, liability depends on whether the driver was an employee, independent contractor, or driving the car on personal time when the accident occurred. Their status also affects how much you will be able to recover for damages such as:
- Medical bills
- Vehicle repairs
- Pain and Suffering
- Lost wages
However, if your damages are higher than what the Uber driver’s insurance policy can cover, you can also be covered by Uber’s $1 million commercial policy.
How Much Can I Sue for After an Uber Accident?
After you’ve been injured in an Uber accident, you are entitled to recover the full amount of your legal damages. The insurance of the at-fault party or Uber’s insurance will make you a settlement offer, but if the settlement is not adequate for your injuries, you can partner with an Uber accident attorney to file a lawsuit. Your attorney will hold the insurance adjusters responsible for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of consortium
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
You can sue for compensation to cover all of these losses. Once you talk to an experienced attorney who has handled cases similar to yours, they’ll give you an idea of the amount of compensation you can expect to receive. That’s why establishing an attorney-client relationship with a reputable law firm is an important step in understanding what your case is worth and maximizing the compensation for your injuries.
If you’ve been injured in an Uber accident and need compensation, contact the experienced accident attorneys at Maison Law for a free consultation and case evaluation today.
FAQs
Q: Are Uber drivers considered employees or independent contractors in California?
A: In California, they are considered independent contractors.
Q: What damages can I recover after an Uber accident?
A: You would recover the same damages as you would in a normal accident such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Q: What if I can’t afford a lawyer after an accident?
A: You can afford a Maison Law attorney, because there’s no upfront money required. We do not charge a fee unless we win your case for you. Then our pay comes out of the settlement money an insurance company must provide.
Contact an Uber Accident Lawyer in Lancaster
If you or a loved one have been hurt due to an Uber driver’s recklessness, we can help. The accident attorneys at Maison Law are experienced with Uber accident cases and understand how to use the judicial system to get you the compensation you need. While insurance adjusters are trained to get you to settle low, we hold them accountable for every cent you’re owed. No upfront money is required and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.
Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
