Uber & Lyft Accidents Lawyers
Roughly one-third of rideshare drivers have been involved in an accident while on the job. If you have been injured in one of these crashes, the Uber and Lyft accident lawyers at Federman & Sherwood can help.
At Federman & Sherwood, we have decades of experience fighting for the rights of victims, and we can put our experience to work for you. We will work tirelessly for you to get every dollar that you deserve in compensation. Learn more about our firm and our experience here.
Federman & Sherwood is located at 10205 N Pennsylvania Ave, The Village, OK 73120, across the street from Bumpass Park. Call us today at (800) 237-1277 to speak to an Oklahoma Uber and Lyft accident attorney.
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Why Are Rideshare Drivers Dangerous?
When you get in the passenger seat of an Uber or Lyft vehicle, you never quite know who is behind the wheel. Many rideshare drivers pay close attention to safety because that is their obligation. However, the rideshare system itself lends itself to cutting corners and dangerous behavior. Here is why an Uber or Lyft ride can turn hazardous, or even deadly, in a hurry:
- Rideshare drivers are often working second jobs, or they are on the road late at night, leading to fatigue.
- Uber and Lyft drivers may speed, either to make a pickup faster, or to get a passenger to their destination more quickly.
- Rideshare drivers get minimal to no training, and they can practically go from the street to driving passengers within days.
- Drivers are focused on the app, both for directions and new rides (it is not uncommon for a driver to accept a ride request while they have a passenger in the car).
- Drivers use their personal vehicles that may not be well-maintained.
- Uber and Lyft drivers are often in unfamiliar locations, and they may be more worried about where they are going than your safety.
How the Uber and Lyft Claims System Works
Uber and Lyft have managed to protect themselves from direct lawsuits in most circumstances, since their drivers are independent contractors. Still, there is a path for you to seek a settlement check for your injuries. Oklahoma law requires that rideshare companies provide liability coverage and that drivers maintain their own car insurance coverage. When the driver has either accepted a ride request, or they have a passenger in the car, there is $1 million in third-party liability coverage.
You can file an insurance claim to seek compensation, or you can sue the driver in court. Many Uber and Lyft accident cases begin with filing an insurance claim in an effort to reach a settlement. You may need to negotiate extensively before you can settle your case. If you cannot, you always have the option of filing a lawsuit.
“The rideshare companies have created a system that is intended to make it difficult for you to be fully compensated for your injuries. I am the tireless advocate you need to ensure that this outcome does not happen to you.” Oklahoma Uber and Lyft accident lawyer J.T. Sherman
How Much Is My Uber or Lyft Accident Case Worth?
Your compensation depends on the scope and extent of your own individual injuries. You are entitled to economic damages that represent the financial losses that you have suffered. These damages include medical expenses, damage to your property and lost wages.
You can also be paid for your non–economic losses. Your physical injuries can result in many negative impacts on your life. Whether it is pain and suffering or emotional distress, the responsible party must pay for it. You must negotiate to ensure that you are paid for your own individualized losses and not a figure calculated using a mechanical formula.
Uber and Lyft Accident Cases Often Involve Numerous Insurance Companies
One of the major complications in Uber and Lyft accident cases is that there are many different scenarios for liability. There may be as many as four different insurance companies involved in your case, depending on the circumstances and who was to blame for the accident. You may be dealing with the following:
- The insurance company that is paid by Uber and Lyft
- The carrier that covers another driver who was involved in the accident
- The insurance company that provides any supplemental coverage purchased by the rideshare driver
- Your own insurance company (if you need to file an underinsured motorist claim)
How Our Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyers Can Help You
When you hire our Oklahoma Uber and Lyft accident attorneys for your case, we can do the following:
- Investigate the circumstances of the accident and determine who was responsible
- Identify all of the applicable insurance coverages and where you can go to seek compensation
- Quantify the damages that you have suffered
- Prepare and file a claim on your behalf
- Negotiate a settlement with the insurance companies involved in your case
Contact an Oklahoma Uber and Lyft Accident Law Firm
After you have been injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, the insurance companies are looking out for themselves. The Oklahoma Uber and Lyft accident attorneys at Federman & Sherwood are here to look out for you. Schedule a free initial consultation with an Uber and Lyft accident lawyer by visiting our website or by calling us today at (800) 237-1277.