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THE MKS LAW GROUP FIGHTS FOR VICTIMS INVOLVED IN RIDESHARE ACCIDENTS

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are wildly popular throughout Beverly Hills and all of Los Angeles, and today ridesharing is simply a part of our daily lives. The overall prevalence of rideshare drivers on the roadways has made it absolutely necessary for the Uber & Lyft accident lawyers at The MKS Law Group to stand up for rideshare accident victims in countless personal injury cases.

It is always very unfortunate when passengers are involved in a rideshare accident, because these collisions are in no way caused by their fault. It’s even more unfortunate when passengers experience serious injuries as a result of these auto accidents, but if you or a loved one was involved in a rideshare accident then you should know that our personal injury experts will support you through every step of the process as you obtain your full and rightful compensation.

Below we’ll be discussing the more intricate details associated with rideshare accidents that you should know about, and always feel free to reach out to us online or call us at 310-904-9222 to get in touch with our rideshare accident attorneys and let us know the specifications of your unique scenario during your free case evaluation.

DO RIDESHARE COMPANIES LIKE UBER & LYFT PAY ACCIDENT VICTIMS?

It’s definitely possible for rideshare accident victims to obtain compensation from Uber or Lyft following a roadway collision with one of their drivers, but it’s important for passenger victims to understand the many factors that determine liability. The first thing you should understand is the fact that massive rideshare companies have done whatever they can to escape liability in most accident cases by maintaining the “independent contractor” classification of their drivers.

But rideshare providers like Lyft and Uber also provide rather comprehensive insurance coverage in the case that an at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance, so this means that they’ll pay rideshare accident victims for their injuries and subsequent damages within the following scenarios:

• When a rideshare driver is logged in but hasn’t accepted a request for a ride, the coverage will provide $50,000 per person and $100,000 in overall accident liability.

• When a driver has accepted a ride request and is on the way to pick up a passenger, the liability coverage will increase to $1 million.

• When a passenger is inside a rideshare vehicle, the liability coverage will be $1 million, plus limited coverage for uninsured motorists and property damage to the independent contractor’s vehicle.

• If you are involved in a collision with a rideshare driver that isn’t currently logged into the app, then the company will not provide any insurance coverage.

What’s important to understand about the above scenarios is that you’re likely going to have to file a claim with a driver’s private insurance company and obtain what you can through them prior to involving a rideshare company like Lyft or Uber. There’s no doubt about it that understanding the insurance litigation process within these personal injury law scenarios is difficult, and our rideshare accident attorneys will guide you by devising the best course for legal action that ensures efficient claim filing and ultimately your rightful compensation.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN YOU’RE INVOLVED IN A RIDESHARE ACCIDENT

Although rideshare passengers are never at fault for an accident’s occurrence, these auto accident scenarios are a lot like every other accident in that determining fault isn’t always straightforward. When a driver is working for a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft, it can make determining liability even more difficult.

It may be the case that you’re covered by the rideshare driver’s personal insurance, or that you’ll need to file a third-party claim against a non-rideshare vehicle operator. When that non-rideshare vehicle operator is uninsured, a rideshare company will likely come in with their own insurance policy to cover your injuries and damages.

But no matter what exactly happens, as a rideshare passenger you should try to do the following after an accident if you’re not too injured:

• Get the contact and insurance policy information of every involved party.
• Talk to witnesses and obtain their contact information.
• Take photos/videos of all involved vehicles at multiple angles, as well as the entirety of the accident scene.
• Call emergency services and obtain a police report and professional medical assistance.
• Reach out to our personal injury specialists and schedule your free consultation.

Understanding your rights as a rideshare passenger are a lot easier said than done, and this is partly because rideshare companies may share part of the blame for an accident’s occurrence for some situations and take no liability in others. Although rideshare drivers are independent contractors, that doesn’t fully excuse these massive businesses from blame.

Our Uber & Lyft accident lawyers will help you better understand your legal standing and what your best legal strategies are!

HOW A RIDESHARE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY CAN SUPPORT YOU IN PROPERLY SETTLING YOUR CLAIM

There’s absolutely no doubt about it that a rideshare accident can dramatically impact a passenger’s entire life, which is why the following common damages will potentially apply to your case:

• Emergency costs
• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Lost future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering, among many other non-economic damages
• And much more…

REACH OUT TO THE MKS LAW GROUP TO SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH AN EXPERIENCED UBER & LYFT ACCIDENT LAWYER

All of us at The MKS Law Group understand just how challenging the legal complexities are when someone is involved in a rideshare accident, and this is because we’ve helped countless passengers throughout these convoluted claim processes.

Our team of Uber & Lyft accident lawyers in Beverly Hills are prepared and ready to support you in your efforts to obtain your full and rightful compensation, and we aren’t afraid to take on insurance companies and massive corporate entities like Uber and Lyft when it’s necessary.

We’re here to fight for you and your incurred damages so you can focus on recovering from your injuries and getting back to the normal life that you had prior to the accident.

Contact us online or call us at 310-904-9222 to get in touch with a rideshare accident attorney through a free case evaluation today.