Sometimes, it’s faster to pay someone to drive you to your destination. You don’t have to worry about parking, and you will likely get to where you’re going without worrying about whether you’re in the right place. But even all the conveniences of rideshare services aren’t enough to prevent an auto accident.
If you or a loved one is recovering from a rideshare crash, the Fresno rideshare accident lawyers at Omega Law Group will demand compensation for your losses. We can resolve the liability issues that can prevent you from receiving your award.
With our car accident lawyers in Fresno working on your case, you can recover in peace, knowing legal professionals are working to protect your interests. Call us today for a free consultation.
Our Fresno Rideshare Accident Lawyers Will Identify Who Owes You Compensation
Accident victims often want to know who will pay their medical bills and other expenses after a negligence accident. Before our Fresno personal injury lawyers determine who should pay, we must decide the following:
- Who is at fault for the accident (multiple parties could be responsible).
- The rideshare driver’s status when the collision happened.
- Whose insurance coverage was in effect when the crash happened.
- Which policy will cover your financial and non-financial losses.
- Other third parties that may bear responsibility (e.g., another road user, including a pedestrian).
While you heal from the accident, we will figure out which insurance policies apply, including your own.
How Rideshare Accident Liability Affects Your Case’s Outcome
Rideshare accidents often involve complex legal issues regarding insurance coverage and liability. While rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft hire a large number of drivers, these drivers are independent contractors, not full-time employees. This arrangement determines which insurance coverage is in effect during a ride.
In California, rideshare companies are called transportation network companies (TNCs). Per state law, rideshare companies must tell drivers when the company’s insurance will take care of expenses from an accident and when the driver’s personal car insurance must cover it.
Three phases generally apply when determining insurance liability:
When the Driver Is Not Active on the Rideshare Application (App)
Drivers not signed in to the app are technically not working “on the clock,” which means their auto insurance policy is in effect. This insurance must cover the state’s minimum liability requirements, which are:
- $15,000 for one person’s injuries in an accident.
- $30,000 total for all injuries in one accident.
- $5,000 for damages to property in one accident.
When the Driver Is Active on the App But Waiting to Pick Up a Ride
If the driver is signed in to the app but waiting for a ride request to come in, rideshare companies, such as Uber and Lyft, provide supplemental liability insurance coverage. This insurance provides coverage up to $50,000 for each person’s bodily injury, up to $100,000 for all bodily injuries in one accident, and up to $25,000 for property damage.
When the Driver Picks Up a Rider and Transports Them in the Vehicle
Once a driver accepts a ride and during the trip, insurance coverage increases. Per state law, rideshare companies must provide up to $1 million in coverage if there’s an accident during this time.
Let Us Resolve the Legal Issues and Determine Who Should Pay
Because insurance coverage periods change throughout the passenger ride, you may not know who owes you for your injuries. If more than one party is liable, this can further complicate matters and possibly delay your rightful compensation.
Our Fresno rideshare accident attorneys will get to the bottom of it and file your claim or lawsuit on time. When we represent you, we will start working for you on day one.
We will:
- Talk with you to understand how the accident happened from your perspective.
- Investigate to determine what caused it.
- Identify all parties responsible for your damages.
- Assess and calculate your damages to determine how much compensation to request.
- Negotiate with the insurance company for a favorable settlement.
- Prepare and file your injury lawsuit if necessary.
- Fight for your recovery at trial.
We Can Handle Your Injury Case at Upfront Cost or Fee
Omega Law Group’s rideshare accident lawyers in Fresno will use our decades of hard-earned legal experience and dedication to get you the money you deserve. You won’t have to pay us upfront fees for us to represent you, and we get paid only if you recover financial relief.
We know the tactics insurance companies use to deny money to injured car accident victims who need it to recover. Our team will not let this happen to you. We will take on the insurers and fight to the end for your recovery.
We Will Fight for Your Full Award, Even if We Must Go to Trial
We are not afraid to take your case to trial to get the maximum compensation for your losses. We are serious about our clients’ recoveries, and as our case results show, we have recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.
Call us today for a free consultation. You will learn more about your legal options and get your questions answered.
Recoverable Losses in a Rideshare Accident
The severity of your injuries and recovery time can affect how much compensation you recover. If you suffered serious injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord damage, or broken bones, our Fresno catastrophic injury lawyer will fight for financial recovery that covers the full extent of your injuries.
We will review every loss suffered and determine how much you can request from the negligent party, including:
- Medical costs and rehabilitation expenses: This covers all the medical care costs to treat the injury as well as what it might cost in the future.
- Lost income: You can ask for money to make up for the income you couldn’t earn while you could
- Pain and suffering: This is for the physical and emotional discomfort you experience from an injury. It can also cover things like losing time with loved ones, adjusting to life with a physical disability, scars, changes in your appearance, and not being able to enjoy life like before.
- Property loss: This category of damages includes repair or replacement costs for items damaged in the collision.
Damages for Fatal Injuries Rideshare Accidents
We are sorry for your loss if your family member did not survive their injuries in a rideshare accident. We want to help your family get justice and compensation if someone else’s negligence harmed your loved one.
Our Fresno wrongful death lawyer can seek compensation for the following:
- Medical care expenses: These are the medical care and rehabilitation costs your loved one received.
- Final arrangement costs: This includes expenses for your relative’s funeral and burial/cremation.
- Lost income: Payment to make up for the earnings your loved one would have made if they were still alive.
- Loss of financial support: Money for the help and support your family member would have given, like taking care of the family or doing household tasks.
- Loss of consortium: The family can claim the absence of the deceased’s companionship and emotional support as a loss.
- Pain and suffering: This includes any pain or distress your loved one experienced before dying.
California law governs wrongful death actions, and only designated family members can pursue these losses. We can explain more about wrongful death lawsuits during your free consultation.
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(310) 526-8383 You Must File Your Personal Injury Lawsuit By a Certain Time
The state allows parties only so much time to seek damages from the liable through a civil lawsuit. As CCP § 335.1 states, you have a two-year window to sue for personal injury or wrongful death damages. When we connect with you, we can determine how much time we have to build your case.
When you work with Omega Law Group, you can rest assured knowing we will keep your case on track and file it on time. Parties who miss this deadline risk permanently losing their right to sue for their accident-related damages.
Talk to Us About a Fresno Rideshare Accident for Free Today
At Omega Law Group, we go the extra mile to fight for their rights and seek justice for their losses. We’re here to offer you the same care and support.
You don’t have to navigate the legal maze of a motor vehicle accident alone. Our Fresno rideshare accident attorney can take care of everything for you. Contact us today for a free consultation.
