Rideshare services like Uber have become increasingly popular in Los Angeles in recent years. While passengers expect Uber drivers to get them to their desired locations safely, there is always the risk of an accident. Filing an injury claim after an Uber accident is a bit more complicated than what you experience following accidents with privately-owned and operated vehicles.
However, with help from a Los Angeles Uber accident lawyer, you can still pursue the settlement you deserve. The attorneys at Simmrin Law Group are on your side. Our goal is to help you get the financial relief you need to recover from injuries incurred in your Uber-involved accident.
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What to Do if You Are Involved in an Uber Accident in Los Angeles
The first thing you should do after any auto accident, including an Uber accident, is to take care of any serious injuries. If you or someone else involved in the accident needs immediate medical attention, call 911.
Your next call should be to the Los Angeles police. Even if the Uber driver or other parties in the accident want to avoid calling the police, make the call anyway. Police will come to the scene and create a report of the accident, which is vital for your injury case as an Uber accident victim.
After these urgent first steps, you will need to take these additional necessary actions.
Get Information from the Uber Driver
This includes their full name, phone number, insurance information, and instructions on how to contact Uber directly.
Take Pictures of the Scene
Pictures should include all injuries, vehicle damage, the Uber license plate, and any other vehicle-identifying information, and the environment in general, including road conditions, skid marks, traffic signs, or anything else potentially relevant to the crash.
Speak with Witnesses
Ask bystanders if they saw the accident occur. If they witnessed the wreck, get their name and phone number so your attorney can contact them later.
See a Doctor Quickly
If you do not need emergency care, you must still make a doctor’s visit your next priority. Though your injuries might not seem serious at first, a medical appointment will confirm you were hurt in the Uber accident and document what treatment is needed.
Plus, injuries can worsen over time and you may end up with a longer recovery than expected. If you delay treatment, you risk damaging your well-being and your case, as the at-fault party can argue that your delay, not their negligence, caused your more serious injury and longer recovery.
Call a Los Angeles Uber Accident Lawyer
As soon as possible, set up a consultation with an attorney experienced with Uber accident cases. Accidents involving ride-sharing vehicles are unique since the Uber driver is paid to be on the road. A good Uber accident lawyer in Los Angeles can help you prove who was at fault, file your claim within California’s statute of limitations, and navigate the complicated legal process.
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When Passengers Can Sue Uber Drivers
Passengers can sue Uber drivers. However, suing an Uber driver differs from suing a private or non-working driver in a car accident.
- If the Uber driver is “off the clock” (not available to accept passengers and fares) and hits you, the driver’s personal car insurance is usually responsible for covering damages. Just like other drivers in Los Angeles, the driver must carry auto insurance of at least $15,000 per person, $30,000 per accident, and $5,000 for property damage.
- When the driver is “on the clock” and carrying a passenger for Uber, they are fully covered by Uber’s insurance, which is $1 million in liability and $1 million in property coverage.
- If the Uber driver is “on the clock” but not carrying a passenger at the time of the accident, the driver’s own insurance would apply. Uber does provide contingency insurance of $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and $25,000 in property damage to the driver.
These three factors are the most important when determining which insurance applies when suing for damages. To ensure you hold the right party accountable and get the settlement you deserve, trust your Los Angeles Uber accident attorney from Simmrin Law Group to handle the case.
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When Non-Passengers Can Sue Uber Drivers
If you were not a passenger when the wreck happened, that means you were probably either:
- A driver or passenger in another vehicle that collided with the Uber
- A pedestrian who was hit by an Uber
In either case, you will need to know if the Uber driver was actively “on the clock” or “off the clock.” If the Uber operator did not have a passenger in the vehicle, your insurance claim would be against the driver and their insurance. If the driver did not have a fare at the time of the accident, Uber will likely deny liability, but if the driver was “on the clock,” Uber’s liability policy should apply.
It can be hard to know whether the Uber was on or off the clock if you were not the passenger. Either way, make sure you exchange information (names, phone numbers, insurance information) with the Uber driver. Your Uber accident attorney in Los Angeles will investigate and discover the specifics required to file against the appropriate party.
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Uber accidents can be complicated. Do not “go it alone” and risk losing the financial award you need to cover your injuries. Speak with a Los Angeles Uber accident lawyer who knows the best way forward.
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