Cranberry Township Rideshare Accident Lawyer

While it may not be immediately obvious which cars on the road are rideshare vehicles and which aren’t, we are surrounded by them every day. Unfortunately, the popularity of ridesharing also comes with an increased risk of accidents. If you were injured in an accident involving a Lyft or Uber vehicle, a Cranberry Township rideshare accident lawyer can help you file an insurance claim or lawsuit in pursuit of compensation.

At Berger and Green, our car accident lawyers work on a no-win, no-fee basis, and we have over four decades of legal experience. We’re here to listen to your story and explain how we can help you move forward. Contact our law firm today for a free initial consultation.

Our Cranberry Township Rideshare Accident Attorneys Will Make the Legal Process as Simple as Possible

After suffering serious injuries in a rideshare accident, you likely don’t have the time or energy to gather evidence, determine who’s at fault, negotiate with insurance adjusters, or handle the paperwork needed to file a personal injury lawsuit. Those tasks also require extensive legal knowledge and skill, which most accident victims don’t have.

Thankfully, our personal injury lawyers have the time, resources, knowledge, and skill to manage your personal injury claim from start to finish. We will do all the hard work while you focus on resting and recovering from your injuries. Our dedication to offering personalized support for each client means we will:

• Visit you at home, at a hospital like UPMC Passavant – Cranberry or AHN Wexford Hospital, or another local medical treatment center, if applicable
• Listen to your story with compassion and empathy
• Create a unique legal strategy that meets your goals
• Put your needs at the forefront of everything we do on your behalf
• Provide frequent updates on your case’s status
• Use our extensive experience and legal understanding to fight for the compensation you deserve
• Negotiate with the rideshare company or other negligent party’s insurance company for a fair settlement
• Take your motor vehicle accident case to court and fight for your rights in front of a judge and jury, if necessary

We have served thousands of personal injury victims, and we know what it takes to succeed in your rideshare accident claim. We are confident in the service and support we provide to every client who chooses Berger and Green.

What Types of Compensation Can You Get in a Rideshare Accident Claim?

Depending on the details of your case, you may be eligible for several types of compensation in your Cranberry Township rideshare accident claim, including:

Economic Damages

These damages are tangible and have a specific financial value. Examples include:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Property damage

Non-Economic Damages

These damages are intangible and don’t come with a set price, but your lawyer can help determine their value based on how the accident has affected your life. Examples include:

• Pain and suffering
• Lost enjoyment of life
• Lost quality of life
• Mental and emotional anguish
• Disfigurement

Wrongful Death Damages

If you lost a loved one in a rideshare accident, please accept our sincere condolences. Our wrongful death lawyers can help your family pursue compensation through a survival action and or wrongful death claim for damages such as:

• Medical care bills
• Funeral expenses
• Burial costs
• Loss of income and household services
• Emotional pain and suffering of survivors

Your Cranberry Township ridesharing accident lawyer will evaluate all your losses and seek a settlement that fairly compensates you for all the harm you have experienced. Contact Berger and Green today to learn what damages you may qualify for.

Who is Responsible for Your Ridesharing Accident Losses?

Various parties may be responsible for your losses after a rideshare crash, such as the driver, the ridesharing company, or a third party. This largely depends on the driver’s status when the accident occurs.

• The app is inactive: In general, rideshare drivers are only considered “on the clock” when the app is on and ready to accept ride requests. If the driver causes a crash when they are offline, the ridesharing company bears no liability. In this case, the driver’s personal insurance should cover your claim.
• The driver is awaiting a ride request: If a driver causes an accident while waiting for a ride request,  the rideshare company’s limited liability policy may apply, depending on the specific circumstances.
• The driver is heading to pick up a passenger: Lyft and Uber have $1 million liability policies to cover accidents that happen en route to passengers.
• The driver has a rideshare passenger in their car: The rideshare company’s $1 million liability policy generally also covers accidents that occur when one or more passengers are in the vehicle.

What if the Rideshare Driver Didn’t Cause the Crash?

If a third-party driver, not the rideshare driver, caused your crash, your attorney will pursue compensation through their insurance policy.

How Much Time Do I Have to File a Lawsuit in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

You have a limited time to sue the liable driver or rideshare company after an accident in Cranberry Township. Pennsylvania law (Pa. C.S.A. § 5524) generally prevents victims from filing personal injury lawsuits if more than two years have passed since the crash.

We encourage you to get started on your rideshare accident claim as soon as possible, so your personal injury attorney has ample time to gather evidence and build a solid case.

Connect With an Experienced Cranberry Township Rideshare Accident Lawyer Today

If you were injured in an accident involving a Lyft or Uber vehicle, trust the name you know: Berger and Green. Our Cranberry Township rideshare accident attorneys will collect valuable evidence of liability and your damages and use that evidence to build a solid case for compensation.

You can focus on recovering from your injuries while we handle your legal claim. Contact Berger and Green now for a free initial consultation.