If you have been in an accident involving an Uber driver in Spokane or anywhere in Washington please contact us today for a free consultation today. After the accident insurance companies will be attempting to speak to you. Insurance companies like to pay out as little as possible so it is important that you speak to an experienced Spokane car accident lawyer as soon as possible and prior to speaking with insurance companies if at all possible.
Potential accidents include passengers, drivers, or pedestrians and people in other vehicles who have been in a collision with an Uber vehicle.
Do I Need a Lawyer After an Uber Accident?
If you only suffer very minor injuries and/or car damage in a collision involving Uber, you may not need the help of a lawyer when filing a claim. But if your injuries are more serious, such as a broken bone, and an Uber driver caused the impact, it’s a good idea to speak to a skilled Spokane Uber Accident Lawyer.
When medical bills are more than a few hundred dollars, you are more likely to meet resistance when you seek help from insurance companies. Uber may also bear liability, but the massive business has corporate lawyers who will be trying to blame you for what happened so they can reject your claim. Your CCD Law attorney is your shield against this shady behavior. Your lawyer conducts a deep investigation into your accident and into Uber’s hiring and training policies. We use the evidence to back up our demands for the most injury compensation available on your behalf.
Uber Accident Dangers in Spokane
There may be dozens of Uber drivers on Spokane roads at any one moment. They may be heading down I-90 to pick up a traveler at Spokane International Airport. An Uber car could be speeding up Division to drop someone off at a destination. Uber’s rideshare employees provide a great service, but they also add to the traffic levels, which in turn increases the chances of major collisions.
A reckless Uber driver is just as likely to cause an accident as any reckless driver. And rideshare drivers often have to deal with much more distraction at the wheel than normal motorists. Uber employees are on the clock and have their attention on the Uber app to be notified of potential customers, to map their locations, and to get paid.
Uber drivers can also be tempted to drive carelessly and rush around, simply to get a good rating from a rider.
These and other factors can all cause an Uber driver to strike your car, or spark an accident while you are in an Uber vehicle:
- Cell Phone Use
- Uber App Use
- Speeding to Pick Up Rider
- Driver fatigue
- Lack of experience
- Lack of Safety Training
- Mechanical problem with Uber Vehicle
- Reckless Driving in Bad weather
People can get hurt after their SUVs are struck by an Uber employee who was driving aggressively. They may be hurt while they are on an Uber ride and the driver slams into another vehicle. Pedestrians and cyclists are also vulnerable when Uber drivers get distracted and forget to look at who’s around them.
These victims will need help with medical bills and with supporting themselves and their families while they miss time at work. A Spokane Uber Accident Lawyer safeguards victims and works to get the maximum in support possible for their recoveries. A lawyer can handle the frustrating claims process while giving victims as much time as possible to focus on healing. We help accident victims across eastern Washington and in Northern Idaho.
Do Uber Drivers Have Insurance?
Uber drivers are required to carry their own car insurance. This is usually the first policy you’d have to file a claim with after an Uber-involved crash. Drivers will usually have the minimum in car insurance protection available, often leaving victims with far less in settlement money than they’ll need to fully recover.
Uber also provides accident insurance in certain situations:
- Uber Driver Logged In But No Passenger: When an accident occurs while an Uber driver is logged into the app but doesn’t have a ride request or a passenger in the car, Uber provides $50,000 per person and $100,000 per incident in coverage.
- Uber Driver On The Way to Pick-up or Has a Passenger: When an accident occurs while an Uber driver is on the way to pick up a passenger or has the passenger in the car, the accident coverage available is higher. Uber provides up to $1 million liability and uninsured motorist insurance.
Support for victims isn’t automatic though, especially when dealing with a massive rideshare company. Uber will work to deny victims the support they need or get them to accept as little as possible in compensation. Your Spokane Car Accident Lawyer is your protection against this shady behavior. We hold their insurers fully responsible and demand what’s fair for our clients.
Compensation for Spokane Uber Accidents
The victim of a reckless Uber driver would be eligible to have all of their damages covered. That would include the economic hardships created like medical bills and physical therapy costs.
They should also receive support for the non-economic damages that affect the lives of victims just as much. This can include the PTSD symptoms that may continue for the victim stemming from the moment of an impact. The loss of the ability to enjoy hobbies and family activities due to a severe injury should also be factored in.
Uber car accident settlement checks should include support for these and other factors:
- Past medical bills and medical bills reasonably expected to be incurred in the future
- Life-long support for a physical disability
- Support for the pain experienced and that may continue for years to come
- Support for the emotional trauma caused by a frightening accident
- Support for the anxiety and depression that may occur due to a difficult recovery
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of intimacy with a spouse or partner
- Past lost earnings and earnings reasonably expected to be lost in the future
- Wrongful death benefits for families who lose a loved one in an Uber collision
Contact a Spokane Rental Car Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one are the victims of a serious car accident involving an Uber vehicle, you should speak with an experienced Spokane Uber Accident Lawyer at CCD Law. Insurance companies and Uber will look for ways to blame you for the accident and then try to downplay the seriousness of your injury. This can greatly reduce the support you receive to pay your medical bills and rebuild your life.
Contact us after any accident resulting in a serious injury for a free, confidential consultation. It’s an easy way to find out what your injury is worth and how to hold Uber drivers and their employers fully accountable.
There is no obligation, but if you decide we can help you get the most from your injury claim, you won’t need any money now. We don’t get paid unless we win your case, and then our fee comes out of any injury settlement you receive.
