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Uber and Lyft put more cars on the road, increasing the likelihood of getting involved in an accident with a rideshare in some areas. When a big business is involved, the already complicated process of pursuing the correct party for damages can become even more challenging.
Our Altoona rideshare accident lawyers aren’t afraid of taking on Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare companies. Our car accident attorneys aren’t afraid of untangling complicated liability cases. Most importantly, we aren’t afraid to go to court if it means obtaining fair compensation.
Determining the cause of any accident is sometimes a challenge because several variables can lead to a collision. Uber and Lyft accidents involve an extra variable—the rideshare app and company.
Berger and Green’s legal team can identify how each piece fits in your case, from the act of negligence that caused your crash to the rideshare driver or company’s role in it.
In fact, we can help determine:
In addition, our personal injury lawyers can handle the daily requirements of pursuing an insurance claim or lawsuit. We talk to insurers and company representatives, make sure paperwork is filed on time and in the right place, and prepare a strategy for negotiating your damages.
Your consultation with us is free, so you can bring us your questions and receive information without feeling pressured.
At Berger and Green, the payment for our Altoona rideshare injury attorneys is contingent on us settling your case or recovering damages in court. That way, you know we’re in it to win it.
Recent stats from the Insurance Information Institute (III) found that the average insurance claim or bodily injury was almost $16,000. Severe conditions like traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) or spinal cord injuries are even more expensive.
Moreover, injuries cost you money and prevent you from earning more by keeping you out of work. Whether you were a passenger in a rideshare when you were hit or got hit while riding in another vehicle, you might be able to recover full compensation for injuries and losses.
Our rideshare accident attorneys serving Altoona can pursue damages that pay for emergency care and long-term support, as well as setbacks to your career. Damages include
In some cases, you can pursue additional compensation for changes to your quality of life. Our attorneys know rideshare accidents affect each person differently, so we tailor this compensation to your struggles.
Possible damages include:
Evidence forms the basis of every facet of your case—the value of your losses; the negligence that provides grounds for a claim or suit; the liable party we hold accountable; and the argument we build to seek compensation.
Some of the evidence we can use in your Uber or Lyft collision case includes:
Our investigation can yield insight into how your crash happened. Video and photos can show where and how vehicles collided. Witnesses can attest to how all parties behaved. Police reports can note the angle of impact. Rideshare app data can show the driver’s status during the crash.
With all this, our Altoona rideshare accident attorneys piece together a timeline of what happened and, from there, identify who was responsible and prove they are at fault.
As with any accident in Pennsylvania, you recover some benefits with Personal Injury Protection (PIP) regardless of fault. For additional damages exceeding your policy limits, you can seek compensation through Uber or Lyft’s insurance or by filing a lawsuit.
Whether the rideshare is liable for damages in an accident can depend on:
Uber and Lyft provide more insurance coverage to drivers who are active on the app and either currently transporting a passenger or are en route to pick up a ride request. They provide less coverage to active drivers waiting for ride requests. If they aren’t on the app during the accident, their private auto insurance applies instead.
Even if your case involved a rideshare actively transporting a passenger, which should entitle you to compensation, the company may still try to get out of paying. Berger and Green’s Altoona Uber and Lyft accident lawyers can verify if the rideshare is liable and then fight to prove it.
Even if the rideshare company is not liable or finds a way out of paying, you can still pursue the driver for their negligence. We can also investigate other circumstances that could have contributed, like defective auto parts or faulty roads. We can then pursue claims or suits for product liability or against government entities.
Your ability to recover financial compensation can depend on whether you are within the statute of limitations. You generally have two years to file an injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania, according to 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5534(2). However, specific circumstances of your case could change its time frame. Plus, insurance claims sometimes have deadlines. Don’t jeopardize your chance for damages by delaying action. Reach out to us now.
Berger and Green’s Altoona rideshare accident lawyers can talk to you about who is liable in your case and how long you have to take action. The process of receiving compensation can start today, so contact us now.