Uber and Lyft are rideshare companies that have brought valued advantages to the Atlanta metropolitan area. While ridesharing has decreased drunk driving rates and provided a cheaper and faster mode of transportation, the concept doesn’t come without risks. A major mishap that can occur is an Uber or Lyft car accident involving an injured passenger, driver or third-party motorist. This often results in a very complicated lawsuit to determine which insurance policy is responsible for coverage and how much compensation is entitled.
To ensure your insurance claim is handled fairly and lawfully, it is best to rely on the discretion of an experienced Uber or Lyft car accident lawyer at Burnside Law Firm. We are familiar with the specific insurance regulations of these rideshare companies, and we can help you navigate your entitled compensation.
Have You Been Injured in an Uber or Lyft Accident?
If you choose to ride in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, you have every right to experience a safe ride. However, if a car accident occurs and you get injured, the insurance coverage is not always straightforward. Uber and Lyft have a hefty insurance policy that covers their drivers with up to $1 million in both liability and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. However, this is a three-part insurance plan that has different levels of coverage depending on the activity of the driver at the time of the car collision. To make matters even more complex, rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft are technology companies that consider their drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. This can allow Uber or Lyft to shift liability from the company to the driver in many cases.
As your Atlanta Uber/Lyft car accident lawyer, we can properly navigate the loopholes and confusion surrounding insurance claims and compensation. We can help you get the financial awards you deserve to cover medical expenses, pain, suffering and lost income from your Uber or Lyft car accident injuries.
Burnside Law Firm is prepared to represent clients in the following types of Uber or Lyft car accidents:
- A passenger injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft car
- An individual who is driving or riding in another vehicle is hit by a rideshare car
- A pedestrian, motorcyclist or bicyclist is hit by a rideshare car
Contact Burnside Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation about obtaining compensation for your Uber or Lyft accident injury in Atlanta. Our Atlanta lawyers can provide the strong legal representation you need to fight these leading rideshare companies and recover your losses.
