Technology has transformed our world in ways we never thought possible. In this day and age, it is possible to open an app in virtually any major town or city and order a ride or car service that can take us anywhere we want depending on the rates on that particular day. Car services run by tech giants such as Uber and Lyft have helped millions of Americans move around safely daily without having to worry about the long commute, whether they can make it home safely as a result of inebriation, and so on.

While rideshare companies provide a fast, reasonably priced, and convenient service, they are not without their demerits, especially when it comes to auto accidents and the resultant liability. Unlike traditional auto accidents where you simply deal with the other party’s insurance provider, accidents involving rideshare-registered vehicles may involve more than one entity, such as the driver, the rideshare company, and even other motorists.

This has the potential to complicate the claims and liability process, and rideshare companies have been known to hide their hands behind layers of legal framework in order to shirk responsibility for any kind of negligence. One thing is for sure: rideshare services aren’t going anywhere, and injuries involving rideshare vehicles can only be appropriately investigated via the keen eyes of an experienced rideshare injury lawyer, something we’d be honored to help with so you can take back your life after such a traumatic event.

Are you looking for a best rideshare injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced rideshare injury lawyers at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve recovered over $260 million in compensation for our clients who have spanned the country and various backgrounds who needed justice after getting injured by a negligent individual or corporate entity.

The secret to our success lies in our ability to take cases to court and litigate them to the fullest extent of the law in order to recover maximum compensation for our clients. By contrast, the vast majority of other law firms simply engage the insurance company in settlement negotiations which often end in paltry compensation payouts that leave the client high and dry.

In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our network of referral attorneys and law firms, we also run a bilingual firm (Hablamos Español), and we take on all cases on a contingency fee basis which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you were injured in a rideshare service as a passenger or were driving the other vehicle, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

How Rideshare Companies Work

Put simply, rideshare services are simply transportation services that can be accessed via mobile applications. These apps can help you request rides, pay for services, and even track the driver through the mobile app. The major players in this industry are Uber and Lyft, and have different budget options for all users. Rideshare companies are essentially intermediaries between passengers and riders, helping connect these two individuals.

The platform they have makes it possible for anyone with a viable vehicle to sign up to be an independent contractor who will then be listed by the company for prospective riders to search for whenever they need a ride. It is important to note here that these drivers are not employees of the rideshare company and as a result, the liability is nuanced in the event of an accident.

How Rideshare Accidents Differ from Traditional Accidents

In traditional accidents involving regular vehicles, the liability is usually cut and dry, and insurance companies take on the work of determining fault and the extent of the same by taking a look at various indices such as evidence and traffic laws.

However, rideshare accidents may opt for a more complicated way of assessing liability where they may take into consideration the behavior of the driver and whether they were speeding distracted, or under the influence at the time of the accident, the company policies where the insurance terms and policies are different as indicated by the literature found on the app or website, as well as the fact that rideshare drivers are independent contractors meaning that their actions cannot be tied to the rideshare company.

It is also important to point out the different insurance coverage statuses of rideshare drivers depending on their status and the time of the accident. If it can be determined that the rideshare driver app was off at the time of the accident, their personal auto insurance policy will kick in. However, if the rideshare driver app was on or waiting for a rider at that time, the rideshare company may be held liable, but only up to $50,00 in liability coverage per person for bodily injury, with the option of coverage for property damage.

In addition, if a passenger was in the vehicle, the rideshare company may provide liability coverage of up to $1 million which provides protection to pedestrians, passengers, and other motorists.

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When it comes to rideshare driver accidents, it is important that you stay on top of things in order to protect your right to recover compensation. This may include documenting everything by keeping detailed records of the accident as well as taking videos, and photographs of the accident scene as well as interviewing any witnesses.

In addition, keep all medical records in a folder, including the smallest of receipts as they will be counted into your damages. Don’t forget to let both the rideshare company and personal insurance provider know about the accident immediately, and give us a call TODAY at (314) 481-63338 so we can advise you on the next steps to take.

Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.