Have you been injured in an Uber accident while getting a ride somewhere?
While Uber insurance does exist, the ridesharing company typically defers all expenses to the driver’s insurance coverage.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE FINGER-POINTING
Uber’s legal team are difficult to deal with. They’re quick to point out that, technically, their drivers are “independent contractors” and thus their car insurance providers should be the ones to give you compensation. As you might expect, the driver’s insurance provider will try to guide you the other way.
UNDERSTANDING THE INSURANCE PROCESS
As we mentioned before, the insurance process associated with a rideshare accident can be tough to navigate. The state of Florida recently added a bit more accountability with new requirements for Uber’s liability coverage. When Uber drivers or Lyft drivers have a rideshare passenger in their car, they have to be covered by a $1 million liability coverage policy.
Also, when a driver is online on the Lyft or Uber app but doesn’t have a passenger, they’re required to have up to $50,000 of coverage or $100,000 if multiple parties (such as other passengers) were injured. But more questions still arise from that. Was the driver insured or uninsured? Who do you need to file your claim with? Your rideshare accident attorney can provide answers to these questions.
If you suffered an injury while ride an UBER or LTFT we can help. Alex Arreaza at Arreaza Law Firm has been representing injury victims for almost three decades. we have the experience and expertise necessary to help our clients make sense of the confusing and complicated medical information that you will have to face. Remember the solution to your injury problem begins here.