If you or your family member suffered injuries from a car accident, filing an insurance claim is essential to your physical and financial recovery. But the process of figuring out who is at fault and seeking monetary damages may not be a straightforward process when you are owed compensation from the rideshare giant, Uber.
Getting a lawyer to help with your claim is a wise decision, but unfortunately, things may not be working out as you had hoped. Many claimants are frustrated by the lack of attention and communication from their legal representative. Or, they suspect that their attorney is withholding information or using some other tactic to mislead them about their rights and legal options.
Normandie Law Firm is here for you if you are wondering about your attorney’s intentions and whether they are acting in your best interest. With a solid record of insurance settlements from Uber, we know what it takes to win these cases. We are happy to apply this knowledge to your situation and help you make an informed choice on how to proceed with your case. Please contact our legal team and schedule a free, private consultation, where you can receive a second opinion from an Uber accident lawyer.
Insurance Coverage Provided by Uber
Uber is based on a system of independent contractors that sign up on the platform as drivers. Because they are not classified as employees, Uber argued that they are not entitled to accident coverage, workers’ comp and other benefits in the event of an accident. Furthermore, anyone who was injured in an accident where an Uber driver is at fault must file a claim with the driver’s insurance company.
After years of fighting with the company, Uber drivers finally won the right to a certain amount of coverage for injuries and property, either to themselves or others. Keep in mind that driver must also have their own form of commercial insurance, but at least they can rely on additional compensation from the company, as needed.
How Does Uber’s Insurance Coverage Work?
Uber’s insurance policy offers up to $50,000 for damages from an accident if the driver is logged onto the app and waiting for a ride. Once a far is accepted and the driver is on the way to pick up the passenger, the policy limit increases to $1,000,000. In addition, the coverage is $1,000,000 while the passenger is inside the vehicle. One they are at their destination and the trip is over, the policy limit drops back down to $50,000.
For more information on the coverage that is available to you from Uber, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Compensation from a Claim against Uber
As an accident victim, you may have grounds to ask for certain damages that are related to your financial losses. Based on the severity of the accident and your injuries, you may also qualify for non-economic damages, which are associated with the psychological trauma from a serious accident. Categories of monetary restitution from an Uber rideshare vehicle accident include:
- Medical expenses for immediate and long-term treatments and services
- Lost income, i.e., wages and job benefits that were lost because of your recovery needs
- Property damage to your belongings, including your vehicle
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages
- Cost of hiring an Uber accident attorney
Do you think you are owed certain damages, but your attorney disagrees? There no harm in meeting us for a free second opinion and verifying the payments you are entitled to by law.
Bad Faith by an Uber Accident Attorney
There are many instances of lawyers who take on too many cases or lack the experience to help a client with a specific situation. Generally, their negligence of the client is not intentional, but nevertheless, they are failing to provide the level of care and attention is needed. This, in itself, may be enough to move on and find a new lawyer to take over your case.
On the other hand, you should strongly consider a change in counsel if your attorney is acting in bad faith. This includes intentional deceit and misconduct, like failing to disclose settlement offers and other important information, pushing you towards a settlement or going to trial as a matter of personal interest, or engaging in ethics violation, like conflict of interest and charging unauthorized fees.
If you believe that your lawyer is acting in bad faith and putting your case in jeopardy, talk to one of our attorneys right away. If there are indications of bad faith representation, we can help you take the necessary steps to move your case over to us and work towards a settlement for the harm you suffered.
Deadline for a Personal Injury Lawsuit
The time limit to file a lawsuit against Uber or anyone else for an accident is 2 years in the state of California. With very few exceptions, the starting point for this window of time is the date of the accident. That’s why you must contact an Uber accident lawyer, who can investigate what happened to you and put together a strong and compelling case. If you wait too long, there’s a good chance that you will run out of time to file a lawsuit.
Perhaps you are getting close to the deadline and worried that your lawyer is not moving fast enough on a claim. It’s essential in these instances to speak with another attorney and see what you can do to move your case forward.
We are Here for You 24/7
No matter where you are with an Uber accident claim, legal advice is critical to a successful outcome. Our law firm is happy to provide you with a second opinion if you have an existing claim with Uber. This consultation is 100% free, and if decide to transfer your case to us, you will not be asked to pay any fees upfront. Our payment is based on whether you are compensated by Uber or any other party that is liable for your accident. So, if you don’t get paid from an Uber accident insurance claim, neither do we. That’s our promise to you under the Zero Fee Guarantee.
Our legal experts are standing by to assist with all your questions and concerns. Reach out and schedule a free second opinion with a Los Angeles Uber accident attorney.
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