If you were injured in an accident involving a rideshare service, you could qualify for financial recovery. A Pittsburgh ridesharing accident lawyer from our firm can help you collect compensation for your medical bills and other accident expenses.
Our car accident lawyers offer a free consultation during which you can share the details of your collision with us. Cases involving Lyft or Uber drivers are often confusing for victims, but we listen to every detail so that we can pursue the maximum compensation available. To begin, call Berger and Green today.
How Our Rideshare Accident Attorneys Can Help You
If another party was responsible, the financial impact of the accident should not fall to you. However, determining who is the fault party is sometimes difficult in rideshare accidents.
Our personal injury lawyers in Pittsburgh can not only help you identify who to pursue for your compensation, but also:
- Calculate the cost of your economic and non-economic damages
- Compile the evidence you need to support your claim
- Advise you regarding the legally required insurance for ride share services
- Fill out and file any necessary paperwork or court documents
- Communicate with rideshare company representatives, attorneys, and adjusters
- Explain your options for compensation under Pennsylvania law
- Connect you with resources and keep you apprised of any case developments
Our law firm has been representing auto accident victims for over 40 years. We know what fair compensation looks like and aren’t afraid to fight for it for you. We encourage you to reach out and start the claims process as soon as you can.
We Negotiate but Are Willing to Go to Court for You
Once our team has determined the value of your case, we will begin to build a robust case for damages. Unfortunately, insurance companies often offer much less than your claim is worth. Don’t worry about a low initial offer—we will negotiate with the insurer to obtain a fair settlement.
However, if the company refuses to offer an appropriate settlement, we are not afraid to take your case to trial. If an insurer is continually lowballing, stalling, or mandating excessive requirements for a settlement, our trial attorneys can help you pursue a lawsuit against the liable parties.
For a free legal consultation with a Ridesharing Accident lawyer serving Pittsburgh, call 412-661-1400
Recoverable Expenses in a Ridesharing Accident
Right now, you are probably worrying about how to pay for expenses stemming from the collision. Any losses related to the crash—to your health, career, or personal life—are eligible for compensation.
In a successful case, you could recover the following damages:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering and inconvenience
- Mental anguish
- Disability
- Disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Our team can help you create a comprehensive list of covered expenses and losses. For instance, we can gather doctor’s notes on your medical treatment, receipts for out-of-pocket expenses, employment records showing your missed income, and witness testimony from friends, family, and employers.
Family Members Can File After a Fatal Rideshare Collision
If you lost a loved one in a ridesharing accident, you could recover compensation on their behalf. Recoverable damages in wrongful death cases include:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost companionship and guidance
- Lost financial support
- Medical bills and hospital expenses
Wrongful death claims and suits have their own requirements and deadlines, including who can file, so check with our attorneys if you lost a loved one to a rideshare crash.
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We Help Make Sense of Collisions Involving Rideshare Companies
At Berger and Green, we provide legal assistance to those injured as:
- A passenger in a rideshare vehicle
- The driver of a rideshare vehicle injured by a negligent or careless driver
- Another motorist, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian who was struck by a rideshare vehicle
The insurance coverage for rideshare accident cases are complicated because it varies depending on the Uber or Lyft driver’s “status” on the app at the time of the accident.
Additionally, rideshare companies classify their drivers as independent contractors, not employees. They can use this to absolve themselves of liability, since employers are often liable for their employees.
Since these variables can affect who to pursue and how, an investigation can shed light on the exact circumstances of your case. You can trust our Pittsburgh ridesharing accident attorneys to review the details of your case and assign liability. From there, we help with insurance claims as well as suing drivers or rideshare companies directly for their role.
Understanding Uber’s Insurance Coverage
Uber has liability insurance with different third-party insurers. The status of the rideshare driver will determine the course your case takes.
If the Uber driver was on the app and awaiting a ride request, Uber’s liability insurance covers:
- $50,000 in bodily injury per person
- $100,000 in bodily injury per accident
- $25,000 in property damage per accident
- First party coverage of $25,000 for pedestrians and $5,000 for a driver
However, if the rideshare driver was en route to pick someone up or had a passenger in the car, Uber maintains the following insurance:
- $1,050,000 in third-party liability insurance
- First party coverage of $25,000 for pedestrians and $5,000 for a driver
Our personal injury team can obtain evidence that shows the driver’s status in the app as well as what insurance coverage applies. We help you determine the procedure in seeking financial recovery from Uber’s insurance provider.
Understanding Lyft’s Insurance Coverage
Lyft also has third-party insurance protection in place to cover the financial impact of a car accident.
If the rideshare driver’s app was on and awaiting a ride request, Lyft’s third-party liability coverage is identical to Uber’s:
- $50,000 per person for bodily injury
- $100,000 per accident for bodily injury
- $25,000 per accident for property damage
- First party coverage of $25,000 for pedestrians and $5,000 for a driver
If the rideshare driver was en route to pick someone up or had a passenger, the following coverage applies:
- $1,000,000 for third-party auto liability
- First party coverage of $25,000 for pedestrians and $5,000 for a driver
Our team can decide whether Lyft’s insurance coverage applies to you.
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File Your Pittsburgh Rideshare Suit Without Delay
In Pennsylvania, you only have a limited time to bring your case to court, so we urge you to take prompt legal action. 42 PA Cons. Stat. §5524, Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations, usually gives you two years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit.
Some elements in your case could extend or toll this deadline. However, for the most part, if you do not file a civil action within this period, you are likely barred from litigation altogether.
Our Pittsburgh ridesharing accident lawyers can assess the details of your situation and determine how the state’s statute of limitations applies to you.
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Call Berger and Green Today About Your Pittsburgh Uber or Lyft Crash
If you were injured in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle, our team can help. When you call Berger and Green, we can explain how a Pittsburgh ridesharing accident lawyer can assist you by investigating the crash, determining insurance coverage, and identifying your filing deadlines.
We handle cases on contingency, which means you owe us nothing upfront and pay us no attorney’s fees unless you recover compensation. This means there is no risk when working with our ridesharing accident team. To begin, call today.
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