If an Uber or Lyft accident has injured you or someone you care about, you may wonder what to do next. Unfortunately, pursuing compensation after a rideshare accident is often more complicated than after a standard car crash. The involvement of a large rideshare company adds challenges to a potential claim, but an experienced car accident attorney can help you.
At Barrios Virguez Attorneys: Accident & Injury Law, our bilingual legal professionals understand the unique needs of our community. While you focus on healing, we protect your rights and pursue compensation after Uber/Lyft/rideshare accidents in Duluth.
Laws To Know After a Rideshare Accident
State law requires specific insurance coverage depending on the driver’s activity. When a Duluth rideshare driver is logged in and awaiting a ride request, transportation network companies must provide contingent liability coverage of:
- $50,000 per person for bodily injury
- $100,000 per accident for bodily injury
- $25,000 per accident for property damage
Once a driver has accepted a ride and has a passenger, the rideshare company is required to carry commercial liability coverage of at least $1 million.
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases, including those involving rideshare drivers, is two years from the date of the accident, as stipulated in Georgia Code § 9-3-33. You must initiate legal action within this timeframe to preserve your right to compensation after a rideshare collision in Duluth.
Unique Challenges of Dealing With a Rideshare Company After a Crash
Determining if the driver was logged into the app presents a common challenge in rideshare accident claims. The rideshare company’s insurance only provides coverage when the driver is logged into the app and actively engaged in a ride. This coverage is most extensive when the driver has accepted a ride and a passenger is present. During the time the driver is logged in but waiting for a ride request, the company offers a lower level of liability protection. If the driver was offline, an insurance claim against their personal insurance may be the only option.
A rideshare accident lawyer from Barrios Virguez Attorneys: Accident & Injury Law can investigate and determine whether the driver was offline or engaged in a pre-arranged ride. They will determine the applicable coverage for your Uber or Lyft car crash in Duluth.
How Can a Rideshare Accident Lawyer Help?
You can expect aggressive behavior from insurance companies after a crash involving a rideshare service in Duluth. Insurance adjusters sometimes attempt to trick victims into accepting low settlement offers. They often also attempt to elicit statements that weaken an insurance claim. Having Barrios Virguez Attorneys: Accident & Injury Law handle all communication can prevent these attempts to reduce your settlement.
We will manage every aspect of your insurance claim, starting with a full investigation. We will gather evidence, communicate with the insurance companies, and file any necessary insurance claims. If you do not receive a fair settlement offer, we can file a lawsuit on your behalf.
While we cannot guarantee a specific outcome, we can ensure you receive trusted and dedicated representation throughout the accident claim process. Our goal is to help you obtain proper compensation.
Contact a Duluth Lawyer for Help With Your Uber or Lyft Collision Case
If you or a family member was injured in a rideshare accident, you deserve justice. When our attorneys, Luis Barrios and Keren Virguez, came to the United States as immigrants, they learned that the U.S. legal system can be difficult to navigate. Barrios Virguez Attorneys: Accident & Injury Law was founded to assist individuals like you with personal injury and immigration matters.
After Uber/Lyft/rideshare accidents in Duluth, you can depend on us for compassionate and competent legal support. Contact us now to schedule a free consultation. You will never regret reaching out for help, because we defend what matters.
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