Were you recently injured in an Uber or Lyft accident? The aftermath of a rideshare accident is overwhelming. From filing the claim to paying bills, you might also wonder if you are getting a fair settlement offer from the insurance company. Statistically speaking, you are likely receiving a lowball settlement offer.
Allow the Oakland Park personal injury lawyers at Rosen Injury Law, P.A., to review the facts of your case, whether you have filed a claim or not. Our legal team, known for its thorough and meticulous approach, will help you understand your situation, and if we think we can help, explain how we would approach your matter. This initial consultation is at no cost or obligation to hire. Call (954) 787-1500 to schedule your free consultation for more information.
How Rosen Injury Law, P.A. Will Help
Rideshare accidents often result in serious injuries and financial burdens. They differ from typical car accidents because a third-party rideshare company and its insurance policies are involved. Florida law provides a framework for seeking compensation in these situations, but the intricate and dynamic interplay can complicate the process.
Here are some ways an Oakland Park rideshare accident attorney can help:
- Investigate your accident
- Preserve evidence
- Coordinate witnesses
- Negotiate a fair award
- Fight at trial (if you decide)
If you choose our Oakland Park car accident lawyers to represent your case, our legal team does not get paid until you win.
Our Oakland Park Rideshare Accident Attorney Will Explain Your Options
You are essentially putting your trust in the hands of an independent contractor when you step inside an Uber or Lyft. When under the scrutiny of civil law, the rideshare service follows laws that apply to transportation network companies, or TNCs. These laws use periods of driver activity when assigning liability after an accident.
Under these types of claims, our rideshare accident lawyer in Oakland Park will determine how much you can recover for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
Florida Statute 627.748 specifies minimum insurance coverage limits for TNCs as outlined below and according to driver activity:
Period 0. The Driver Was Not Logged-In to the App
You file a claim against the personal auto insurance policy if they injured you on their own time. Insurance minimums include up to $50,000 in personal injury liability per person, $100,000 per accident, and $25,000 in property damage coverage per accident.
Period 1. The Driver Was Logged In and Seeking a Passenger
You file a claim against the rideshare company’s policy if you were injured while the driver was actively waiting to accept a passenger. Insurance minimums include up to $50,000 in personal injury liability per person, $100,000 per accident, and $25,000 in property damage coverage per accident.
Period 2. The Driver Was En Route to a Passenger
You file a claim against the rideshare company’s policy if you were injured while the driver was en route to pick up a passenger. Insurance minimums include up to $1,000,000 in third-party liability and property damage coverage up to the value of the damaged car with a $2,500 deductible.
Period 3. The Driving Was Transporting You to Your Destination
You file a claim against the rideshare company’s policy if you were injured while the driver was en route to pick up a passenger. Insurance minimums include up to $1,000,000 in coverage for injured passengers, motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
Learn More About Achieving Your Legal Objectives
You trusted that your rideshare driver would help you arrive at your destination safely. Now, you are stuck in a fight with insurers to get a fair settlement to which the law entitles you. Instead of accepting an inadequate accident, learn more about your legal options during a free consultation with the Fort Lauderdale accident lawyers at Rosen Injury Law, P.A., by calling (954) 787-1500 or messaging us below.