If you or a loved one is receiving treatment for injuries after an Uber accident, our Fresno Uber accident lawyers can demand monetary damages on your behalf. If you did not cause the collision, someone else should pay your medical bills, lost income, and other damages.
The Fresno rideshare accident lawyers at Omega Law Group will take on your fight while you focus on restoring your health and well-being. We will demand that the liable party pay compensation to help cover your accident-related expenses. Call our legal team today for a free consultation.
Our Fresno Uber Collision Lawyers Will Demand Full Recovery
Our Fresno car accident lawyers care about our clients’ financial awards covering their injuries and losses. We fight hard for our clients and have recovered millions in settlements and verdicts as a result.
We are not afraid to take on a large company like Uber or its insurance company, and our legal team will go to trial if it means you receive full and fair compensation. We work on contingency, meaning you won’t owe us any upfront fees for us to represent you. We get paid only if you win your case.
When you come to us, we will use many years of legal experience and knowledge to recover the best outcome. We will:
- Review the Uber accident to learn what happened and how.
- Collect evidence to support your account of events (e.g., witness testimony, camera footage, police reports, driver log-in information, etc.).
- Identify at-fault parties, which could include another driver, a pedestrian, a vehicle manufacturer, or a municipality.
- Assess all your damages to determine how much to seek from the at-fault party.
- Manage all case-related tasks, including legal documents and filing deadlines.
- File your case on time and within California’s statute of limitations deadline.
- Explain all laws that apply to your situation and update you regularly about your case’s status.
If you are ready to explore your legal options and next steps after an Uber accident in Fresno, our Fresno personal injury lawyers are ready to talk with you. Call or contact us online today for a free, confidential consultation.
Why Legal Liability Matters in Your Fresno Uber Accident Case
Auto accidents involving Uber rideshare drivers add an extra layer of complexity to determining which insurance policy should cover the damages. One reason is that rideshare companies like Uber do not hire drivers full-time. All drivers are contractors, so determining which insurance policy applies is challenging. This is one reason clients come to Omega Law Group for help.
While you rest and recover from the collision, our Fresno Uber accident attorneys will be busy reviewing each party’s liability and deciding how their insurance coverage can cover your losses.
Rideshare Companies Must Provide $1 Million in Insurance Coverage
In California, rideshare companies are called transportation network companies (TNCs), and state law requires them to provide at least $1 million in insurance for their drivers. This coverage will pay for personal injury, death, and property damage, according to California Public Utilities Code (PUC) § 5433(b)(1).
State law also requires TNCs to tell their drivers when the $1 million policy coverage applies and when drivers must rely on their own auto insurance if a collision happens during their shift. Our Fresno lawyers for Uber accidents must first determine who’s liable for the crash and which insurance policy will cover your damages.
Uber’s Liability Changes Depending on the Driver’s Status
Uber requires its rideshare and delivery drivers to cover their vehicles with the minimum liability insurance California allows. Currently, the minimum limits for one accident are:
- $15,000 for one person’s injuries.
- $30,000 total for all injuries.
- $5,000 for damages to property.
The following coverage amounts apply depending on the drivers’ status:
When the driver is not signed in or active on the Uber smartphone app (application), their auto insurance is in effect.
When the driver is online and waiting for a ride request, Uber’s supplemental third-party liability insurance will cover the cost of injuries or damages in the following amounts:
- Up to $50,000 per person for injuries.
- Up to 100,000 per accident for injuries.
- $25,000 in property damage per accident.
When the driver is online and on the way to pick up or transport a passenger, Uber’s $1 million policy is in effect. It covers property damage and injuries to riders and third parties in an accident when its driver is at fault.
Our Uber Injury Lawyers Will Identify Who Should Cover Your Losses
Omega Law Group will review all your losses and determine how much your case is worth. Your losses can include economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages, which are documentable accident-related expenses, can include:
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation therapy expenses
- Lost income
- Loss of future earning ability
- Mental health counseling and therapy fees
- Property damage
- Other accident-related expenses
Non-economic damages, which are subjective losses with no fixed dollar value, are:
- Pain and suffering (physical and mental)
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of consortium
- Disability
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
The severity of your injuries and how long it takes to recover from the accident can affect your compensation award. People who suffer serious wounds, like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and fractured bones, can seek higher financial awards, as their recovery time and medical care will be extensive. Our Fresno catastrophic injury lawyers can help you with your case.
Wrongful Death Damages in a Fresno Uber Collision
If your loved one suffered fatal injuries in an Uber rideshare accident, please accept our condolences. We can lead your case for recoverable losses if you are eligible under state law to pursue them.
Typical damages in cases involving loved ones as a result of wrongful death include:
- Medical and rehabilitation expenses
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of financial support, benefits
- Loss of household services
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship, loss of consortium
Our wrongful death lawyers in Fresno can explain how California laws govern wrongful death lawsuits during a free consultation.
We Must File Your Lawsuit By the Statute of Limitations Deadline
We urge you to contact us soon so we can review your situation and get to work for you. You have only so much time to sue the liable party for your injuries.
Per CCP § 335.1, injured parties have just two years from the accident date to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Our team will tell you how much time you have to file and how we can help. We can also tell you if any exceptions affect your case’s filing deadline.
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Accidents can happen to any vehicle at any time, including those belonging to Uber drivers. Whether you drive for Uber or are a passenger hailing a ride from one of its drivers, you can seek to recover damages in a collision caused by another’s negligence.
The Fresno Uber accident lawyers at Omega Law Group will handle your entire case while you treat your injuries. Call us or contact us online for a free consultation.
