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You could sue an Uber driver if you’re injured in a rideshare accident. Your options for recovering compensation depend on several factors, including who is at fault and whether the Uber driver was active on the app when the crash occurred.
Yes, if you’re injured in a Georgia Uber accident, you have the option to file a lawsuit against the Uber driver, Uber itself, and potentially any other parties involved in the collision, depending on who was at fault. To win compensation for your accident-related injuries in an Uber lawsuit, however, you’ll need to prove two things. The first is a liability, which is the legal term that describes the condition of being legally responsible for a certain action. To recover compensation that will cover your past and future medical care, your lost wages, your pain and suffering, and any other accident-related losses you suffered, you will need to prove that the entity you are suing was legally responsible for the accident, which will depend on the individual scenario. For example, if you can demonstrate that the Uber driver’s carelessness was the direct cause of the wreck, they may be held financially liable for the resulting damages. But if another driver was responsible for causing the crash, you may need to file a claim with their insurance provider for compensation instead. The second element you will need to prove is that the Uber accident was the direct cause of your injuries or other accident-related losses. In most cases, you can demonstrate this fact by presenting evidence such as medical records and receipts from your injury-related treatments.
If you plan to seek compensation after an Uber accident, it’s important to understand how Uber’s insurance could affect your claim. An Uber driver is typically covered by three different kinds of insurance:
Yes, if you are injured in an accident as a rideshare passenger in an Uber driver’s vehicle, you should be covered by Uber’s full $1 million insurance policy. In most cases, you will actually file your claim with Uber itself rather than the driver. A lawsuit may not be necessary. However, your claim may look different depending on who was liable for the accident. If the Uber driver was at fault, you may file a claim against them, but your compensation will likely ultimately come from Uber, not the driver. If another driver was at fault for the accident, you may need to file a claim with their insurance provider instead. However, if the at-fault driver has no insurance or insurance that does not fully cover the cost of your claim, Uber’s $1 million in uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may kick in to cover the difference, even if the Uber driver was not at fault.
If you were in another vehicle that was involved in an accident with an at-fault Uber driver, you can still sue the Uber driver for compensation. Again, how you file your claim may look different depending on who was at fault and whether the Uber driver was transporting a passenger, on the way to pick one up, available for calls, or logged out of the app. If the Uber driver was not actively offering rideshare services or was simply waiting for a fare, your claim may primarily be against the driver themselves, though Uber may provide contingency coverage if the driver was on duty with no passengers. If the Uber driver was actively transporting a rideshare passenger, Uber’s full $1 million policy should be available, though Uber will most likely try to minimize or deny your claim. It can be difficult to tell whether an Uber driver is on duty when an accident occurs. After you exchange information with them at the scene, it’s a good idea to consult with an experienced attorney who can help you pursue the compensation you need to recover from every available source.
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Whether you were injured as an Uber passenger or occupant of another vehicle involved in an Uber accident, the attorneys of Butler Kahn are here to help. We are ready to discuss your situation and lay out all of your options. Contact us when you are ready to find out more.