Yes! It’s very common for accident victims to not feel any pain or symptoms hours or even days after an accident only to suddenly experience severe pain and discomfort. Also, not seeking medical attention right away can hurt your case. A paper trail of medical treatment is the most powerful evidence you as a plaintiff can present.

An Uber driver’s policy limits depend on whether they are offline or in Period 1, 2 or 3.

Offline:

If the driver is completely offline and not logged into the Uber app when they get into an accident, then any accident would only be covered by their personal auto insurance.

Period 1:

If they log into their Uber app but have not yet accepted a ride, then they are in Period 1.The insurance policy limits if the Uber driver is involved in an accident in Period 1 are:

$50,000 of bodily injury liability coverage per person injured in an accident

$100,000 of bodily injury liability coverage per accident

$30,000 of property damage liability coverage per accident

Uber also provides $200,000 in additional liability insurance in Period 1.

Period 2:

Once the Uber driver has accepted a trip, they are in Period 2.

Period 3:

When they pick up a passenger, they are in Period 3.

In both Periods 2 and 3, Uber provides drivers with:

$1 million in commercial auto insurance.

$1 million in uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

While these may appear to be generous amounts of coverage, Uber has been known to deny liability or attempt to shortchange accident victims in the past. That’s why it’s important to speak to an Uber accident attorney at The Dominguez Firm right away.

Uber accident victims have attempted to sue the rideshare company directly, especially when drivers were operating their vehicles recklessly. But again, Uber’s reply was always that its drivers were independent contractors, not employees. As such, the company took the position that drivers were operating as independent businesses and were completely responsible for whatever happened in their vehicles, not Uber.

But the passage of Florida Assembly Bill 5 in September of 2019 altered the entire rideshare industry and sent drivers, accident victims and Uber itself into new, unchartered legal territory. Given how recent this law is, the best thing to do is consult with an Uber accident lawyer at The Law Office. We are always monitoring this ever-evolving legal landscape and how it affects injury victims.

If you’ve been injured in an accident involving an Uber car, you should call the Uber accident attorneys at The Law Office immediately. Dealing with any rideshare accident can be difficult. These cases are more complex and difficult to handle on your own. Several parties may be involved, and the laws are always changing. And frankly, Uber does not have your best interests in mind. Our attorneys can handle all communication with Uber and any other parties or insurance companies effectively.

The Uber accident attorneys at The Law Office can also gain access to information that you may not be able to. For example, Uber’s driver monitoring information. This lets Uber see how their drivers behave on the road by keeping tabs of how fast they drive, any hard braking or sharp turns they take. After an Uber accident, Uber won’t readily hand this information over to an accident victim, but they will usually be forced to if requested by an Uber accident lawyer.

It depends. If you were a passenger in a Lyft car, you are covered by the company’s commercial auto insurance policy. The good news is their drivers carry over $1 million in insurance, as you can see above. The bad news is their insurance will often attempt to make lowball offers to injured passengers. If that happens, then you’ll need a Lyft accident attorney to obtain a fair compensation amount

.If another driver caused your accident while you were riding as a passenger in a Lyft car, you can file a claim against that driver. If that driver does not have insurance, Lyft will cover any damages for up to $1 million under their uninsured motorist coverage.

Lyft has access to the finest legal representation and so should you. Do you really want to take them all on by yourself? A Lyft accident lawyer knows what the current laws are and how to negotiate with everyone involved. If you’ve been injured, you have medical bills to deal with and may also be unable to work. We can take care of everything for you while you concentrate on feeling better during this stressful time.