If you love the convenience of Uber and other rideshare companies, you’re not alone. It’s great to leave all the hassles of driving to someone else, but if you’re injured in the process, it puts you in a very challenging position. Because recovering your entire range of losses is crucial to regaining your health and well-being, you shouldn’t wait to consult with an experienced Uber accident lawyer in Lewisburg, PA.
Uber Drivers
When you turn to your phone to grab an Uber, there is every indication that you’re hiring a professional driver to pick you up, but this isn’t technically the case. While Uber drivers are paid to drive people from Point A to Point B, they’re not required to have any additional experience or a commercial driver’s license, unlike professional drivers.
However, Uber drivers have a significant responsibility and face numerous challenges behind the wheel. This includes the distraction of interacting with the Uber app as they navigate traffic and attempt to spot passengers among them. The bottom line is that Uber accidents happen, and they’re often very dangerous.
Your Uber Accident Claim
What makes an Uber accident claim different from other car accident claims is that the Uber driver’s position in the Uber process determines which insurance policy—or policies—will handle the matter. This breaks down as follows:
- If you were a passenger, or if the Uber driver had another passenger, or was en route to pick up a passenger, the insurance company will handle your claim.
- If the Uber driver who caused you to be injured was on the app but was waiting to be assigned to a passenger, you’ll file your claim with the at-fault driver’s personal policy. Uber requires them to carry a policy, and any amount that exceeds their personal insurance limits can be covered through Uber’s policy.
- If the Uber driver was off the app altogether – even if they jumped off momentarily – Uber’s coverage won’t be involved, and your claim will proceed just like it would after any other car accident.
In other words, Uber accidents add an additional layer of complication, and having a trusted and experienced accident attorney backing you up is always in your best interest.
Recovering Your Full Damages
Our legal counsel will leave no stone unturned in their focused efforts to ensure that you fully recover compensation for every category of loss you experience, including in each of the following categories:
- Property damage to your vehicle – if you weren’t an Uber passenger
- Medical expenses – both current and ongoing
- Lost wages, including losses related to your career’s trajectory
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering, which can easily outpace your other losses combined
Rely on Our Experienced Uber Accident Attorney
At Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, we are dedicated to skillfully guiding challenging claims like yours toward optimal outcomes. We value your rights to full compensation. For more information on how our Uber accident lawyers in Lewisburg, PA, can help, contact us online or by phone today.