Uber Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles

Uber and other rideshare services have changed the way we travel. We no longer have to call friends and family for rides or stand on the curb competing for a passing taxi. Now, it’s a simple matter of firing up the Uber app on your smartphone, requesting a ride, and watching as it heads your way.

Although this type of ridesharing service has made travel more convenient than ever, an Uber is like any other vehicle in that you can get into an accident. However, pursuing compensation is generally different in these cases, which is why you should retain an Uber accident lawyer.

Moaddel Kremer & Gerome LLP is a full-service Los Angeles personal injury law firm committed to helping Uber accident victims across California. The attorneys at our firm have years of experience handling complicated car accident cases. We keep up with the latest laws and regulations that may affect your Uber accident case and will do everything we can to get you the monetary compensation you deserve. Call today to schedule your free initial consultation!

Liability in a Los Angeles Uber Accident

In this state, you have the right to seek fair compensation from anyone who contributed to your car accident and injuries. This might include the following parties if any of them were negligent.

The driver of the rideshare vehicle
The driver of another motor vehicle
A bicyclist or pedestrian
Government agency (if, for example, a public transit vehicle was involved)

Under California’s comparative negligence rules, liability is apportioned among all of the parties responsible. Hence, you can sue anyone whose negligence, carelessness, or default caused you to get injured. If the driver was at fault, however, things can get complicated because the party responsible for compensating you will depend on how they were using the app when the crash occurred.

Let’s look at and explain some scenarios below.

The Uber Driver Wasn’t Logged into the App

If an Uber vehicle hits you, you can only claim compensation from Uber’s insurance company if the driver was working. Uber will likely deny liability if they were not logged into the app, so you will have to approach the driver or their insurance provider. If you have auto insurance coverage, you can also file a claim with your own insurer to get compensation for your injuries and property damage.

The Uber Driver Was Logged Into the App, But Hasn’t Accepted a Ride Request

If the Uber driver is logged into the Uber app and waiting for a ride request, their insurance coverage will still be your primary source of compensation. If your monetary damages are greater than what your insurer can cover, you can file a legal claim for benefits under Uber’s policy, which covers bodily injury of $50,000 per person or $100,000 per accident as well as up to $25,000 in property damage.

The Uber Driver Has Accepted a Ride Request and/or Has a Passenger in the Car

Once the driver accepts a ride request, Uber’s $1 million insurance policy takes effect. It covers monetary damages that occur from the moment the ride request is accepted until the passenger leaves the vehicle.

Uber and its legal counsel may do whatever it takes to deny responsibility and liability. Like other rideshare companies, it often takes the position that since their rideshare drivers are independent contractors, the company isn’t legally liable if they cause an accident. You can level the playing field by hiring an experienced lawyer who can put you in the best position to win your case. Call our Los Angeles rideshare accident attorneys for help today.

Compensable Damages in an Uber Accident in CA

As your Uber accident lawyers, we will identify your losses, collect evidence of your injuries, determine what your case is worth, and pursue a monetary settlement or award on your behalf. This might include money for:

Medical expenses
Lost wages
Disability
Reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional trauma
Loss of consortium
Loss of enjoyment of life
Wrongful death

A Los Angeles car accident lawyer at our firm will explain the damages you may be entitled to and guide you through the legal process of pursuing them.

What Should I Do After an Uber Accident?

If you were involved in an accident while in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, taking the following steps can help you preserve your right to financial compensation.

Report the Accident to the Police: Call the police immediately if you’re in an accident. Once they arrive, they will create an accident report and record important details about it. If you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit or injury claim, your lawyer can use the police report as part of their investigation.
Contact Uber: You may need to seek compensation from Uber’s $1 million insurance policy, but if there is no formal record of your accident, the insurance provider may fight your claim.
Document the Accident: Take pictures of the Uber, any other vehicles involved, and the accident scene itself. These images may contain important details that you don’t immediately notice or appreciate.
Get Contact Information for Witnesses: Talk to witnesses or other passengers and get their contact details so that your Uber accident lawyer can follow up.
Seek Medical Attention: Go to the emergency room or see your doctor for medical care, even if you have no visible injuries. Some serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury, don’t always manifest symptoms right away.
Contact an Accident Attorney: An experienced attorney can collect medical records and evidence, handle all negotiations with the insurance company or companies, and prevent them from minimizing the value of your personal injury claim.

Why Should I Call a Los Angeles Uber Injury Attorney After My Accident?

An Uber accident can cost you more than you anticipated. Your injuries could affect you for years to come, so you should pursue maximum compensation for all your damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, lost income, and emotional distress.

Getting that financial recovery won’t always be easy. There may be multiple parties involved, such as the driver, Uber itself, negligent third parties, and several insurance companies. Chances are that they’ll all attempt to minimize or avoid liability for your injuries. An experienced personal injury attorney will fight to maximize your compensation and hold all liable parties responsible so you can recover physically, emotionally, and financially.

When Do I Have to File an Uber Accident Lawsuit in California?

If you’re injured in an Uber crash in California, you won’t have an unlimited amount of time to ask for money. Generally, the statute of limitations is two years. If you don’t file an Uber claim within that time period, you will probably lose your right to pursue full compensation.

You may be concerned about dealing with large insurers that will try to pay you a lot less than you deserve or even deny your claim without a legitimate reason. When you call a Los Angeles Uber accident lawyer at our law firm, we will refuse to settle for anything less than your case is worth.

Call Our Uber Accident Lawyers For Help

Are you struggling with an injury after a motor vehicle accident involving an Uber? Call Moaddel Kremer & Gerome LLP for immediate assistance. If you are entitled to compensation, we will do everything in our power to maximize it. We will also handle the legal aspects of your case while you focus on getting well.

Our Uber accident attorneys represent clients in and around Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Highland Park, and Woodland Hills, so contact us to schedule a free consultation today.

What should I do first after being involved in an accident?

After you are involved in an accident, the first thing to think about is your health. It is normal to be frightened or in shock but take a deep breath and assess your injuries. Where do you feel pain? How severe is the pain? If you are on the ground, can you safely get up? If you are in a vehicle, are you able to get out of the vehicle? If not, you should probably call for immediate medical attention.

Next, consider your surroundings. Where did the accident happen? How did it happen? What caused the accident? Are there any witnesses near the area? Whether you believe the accident was your fault or not, never admit fault to anyone at the scene. The more documentation you have regarding the accident the better. Take photographs and/or video of the scene, have anybody you are with do the same. Even if don’t feel injured, you never know what you may feel like in the coming hours or days so don’t just act like nothing happened. If you are at a place of business, ask for a manager and insist on completing a report. If you had a motor vehicle accident, call the police and make a report.

Then contact an attorney to consult with about your accident. Attorneys such as those at Moaddel Kremer LLP who specialize in the field of personal injury will discuss your case with you and help you decide if you should file a personal injury claim.

How do you know if you have a personal injury claim?

There are many different aspects to consider when determining whether you have a good personal injury claim. In order to recover for your injuries, you must be able to prove that someone else was at fault for your accident. The other person (or entity) must have either been negligent, reckless or committed an intentional act in causing the accident. For instance, if the other driver in a motor vehicle accident rear-ended your vehicle, it is highly likely that the other driver will found to be negligent. If someone hit you inside a bar without provocation, that is an intentional act for which a lawsuit for assault and battery can be brought. If the accident was only partially your fault and partially the fault of another, you can still make a personal injury claim based on the percentage for which the other party was at fault. You can expect that the other party will do their best to minimize their responsibility no matter the circumstances.

An experienced and skillful attorney can help you identify the potentially responsible parties that may not be clear to the average person. For example, the entity or entities responsible for a dangerous road or sidewalk may require research that is not always easily accessible for the public. Sometimes it takes the analysis of experts in the field to determine whether the manufacture or design of certain products should be held responsible when the product fails. It takes the collaboration of both attorney and client to fully understand the potential claim.

After you believe you can prove someone else was at fault, the next step is to prove the accident caused your damages. You can recover for both physical injury and emotional distress in the past and future. You can also recover for time that you missed from work or if you are unable to work in the future as a result of the accident. This is where the importance of seeking immediate medical treatment comes in. If you delay in obtaining medical treatment, the other party will argue that you could not really have been injured. The sooner you receive treatment, the easier it will be to get compensation. Moaddel Kremer has connections with doctors that will see you immediately and evaluate your injuries. Even if you do not have medical insurance, you can receive treatment on a lien basis where you do not have to pay anything for your treatment upfront.

How do you make a personal injury claim?

Once attorney and client make the decision to go forward with the claim, the next step is to contact the responsible parties. The attorney will normally send a letter of representation to the other party involved and/or their insurance company to put them on notice of the claim. The attorney can then communicate with the other party on the client’s behalf and allow the client to focus on recovering from their injuries. The attorney will gather your medical records and bills to send to the responsible party to prove your damages.

The other party will start their own investigation of the incident by gathering documents and talking to potential witnesses. Your attorney will advocate your position and give them your version of events. The other party will almost always disagree with how you think the accident happened in an attempt to minimize their exposure. After being presented with the evidence supporting your claim, the other party will decide whether to make an offer or deny responsibility.

What is the difference between a claim and a lawsuit?

In California, there is a 2-year statute of limitations to file a personal injury lawsuit. This gives the injured party 2 years from the date of the accident to go forward with the lawsuit. The lawsuit puts your claim into the court system and there are a number of rules that the parties must abide by once a lawsuit is filed. This allows the parties time during those 2 years to gather the necessary information to make a decision about how to proceed depending on what information is obtained. This also allows the client to receive the proper medical treatment, talk to witnesses and find out as much as possible about what happened.

You don’t have to wait the full 2 years but sometimes it is beneficial to not file the lawsuit immediately. Before you file the lawsuit, both sides may be motivated to negotiate to see if a settlement can be reached before going through the lawsuit process. There are instances when the insurance company would rather pay a settlement than have to fight a righteous lawsuit. Many cases resolve prior to a lawsuit being filed.

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