Can I Sue Uber After an Injury from an Accident?

Uber is a large rideshare company that does not employ drivers to provide its services. However, there are many reasons why you can sue Uber after an injury from an accident if you can show Uber caused the incident to occur.

At Zinda Law Group, our Uber & Lyft rideshare accident lawyer will help you evaluate your case and claim to ensure you hold all parties responsible for the losses they caused to you.

Understanding Your Right to Sue Uber

Uber’s drivers are independent contractors who are required to maintain their own insurance policies to cover accidents they cause.

However, there are situations where Uber may also be responsible for the accident and injuries sustained, and you can pursue compensation from them as well. To do so, the accident must have occurred in one of the following situations:

• The Uber driver was providing services to a customer by driving them to a location
• The Uber driver was waiting to pick up a passenger while logged into the app
• The driver was logged into the app but waiting for a drive request when the incident occurred

Your rideshare accident attorney will work to outline all potential situations where you may be owed compensation for your losses from Uber, including if they did not do enough to ensure their driver was skilled and safe.

These are more complicated cases because the burden of proof can be significant. Yet, our legal team is ready to take on your case and fight for your right to compensation, so be sure to browse our prior case results.

Uber Drivers May Be Responsible as Well

To be an independent contractor through Uber, drivers must first apply for the position and show proof that they have liability insurance on their vehicle.

There are many situations where you can file a claim against the Uber driver’s liability insurance policy as well as Uber’s policy. Some examples of when the Uber driver may be responsible include the following:

• Drunk driving
• Distracted driving
• Reckless driving
• Road rage
• Fatigued driving
• Speeding

In these situations, it may be possible to seek compensation from the Uber driver and Uber directly. The benefit of being able to hold Uber responsible is that the company has a significantly higher amount of liability insurance available. In serious accidents with significant injuries, this can be critical.

What to Expect When Filing a Claim for an Injury with Uber

A person hurt due to the actions of an Uber driver who is providing service may be able to file a claim against the liability insurance. This process can be challenging and may take some time, which is why it is best to work with a rideshare accident attorney for help with the process. To file a claim, you can expect several steps.

You will need to submit a claim to the company directly outlining all of the damages you have experienced. You will need to provide evidence of losses and then answer any questions the company may have. If you hire our attorney to help you with the process, you can expect us to handle all of your questions and concerns.

In every situation, the insurance company will try to push back and limit the amount of compensation they pay you. With the help of a rideshare accident attorney, you may be able to avoid losing the compensation you should be paid. Reach out to us to learn what your rights are in obtaining a claim for your losses.

Common Types of Losses You May Be Able to Recover

After a car accident occurs, it is critical to do all you can to protect yourself, including going to the hospital, taking photos of your injuries, and documenting any losses you have. This helps to make it possible to clearly demonstrate the losses you have.

In an Uber accident resulting in injury, you may be owed compensation for a wide range of losses, including:

• Any medical costs you have related to your injury or recovery
• Lost wages if you miss work
• Property damage claims
• Emotional trauma and mental anguish
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of quality of life

As a skilled and experienced law firm that has helped clients with Uber accident claims, you can count on our legal team to be there for you throughout this process.

We will help you consider all types of losses you have, including damages you may not realize you have. Then, we will hold them accountable for your injuries.

What You Can Expect from an Uber Accident Attorney

An Uber accident attorney is a resource that can help you build your case in all ways. That includes maximizing the claim for compensation you make as well as obtaining all details about who is responsible, including Uber, the driver, and potentially others involved. The more accurate we can be in gathering this information for you, the more likely it is you will have the maximum claim possible.

Expect our attorneys to handle Uber for you, too, including answering their questions, handling the claims process, and, if necessary, seeking a lawsuit against the appropriate parties.

If there is a need to do so, our experience makes our Uber accident attorneys the ideal professionals to call on for even the toughest cases that end up in court. We know how to hold them accountable.

You can expect your Uber accident attorney to answer your questions, too, and relieve you of the frustration of not knowing what your rights are.

Our goal is always to reduce your frustration and alleviate your worries about how you will recover from this incident. Contact an attorney you can rely on and read through our FAQs to learn more.

Call an Uber Attorney to Discuss Your Case with Our Team Today

You can sue after an injury from an accident with an Uber driver, but doing so with an attorney ensures you get treated with respect and fairly. Turn to Zinda Law Group for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case with our legal team. If we do not win your case, you do not pay our attorney fees.