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Like any other accident, Uber and Lyft accidents can be devastating and traumatizing for victims.
Suffering significant damages, financial losses, and bodily harm, the impact of ride-sharing accidents can be too overwhelming for victims to handle by themselves. As the victim of an Uber/Lyft accident, you have the right to seek compensation for damages by filing a claim against anyone responsible for your accident.
What makes Uber/Lyft accidents complicated is that victims are left wondering who pays for damages because there are multiple parties involved. We can help you investigate and determine who is liable for damages.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an Uber/Lyft accident in Oxnard, contact an Oxnard Uber/Lyft accident lawyer at Bojat Law Group, APC, to assist you. We will advocate aggressively to ensure you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Some common types of ride-sharing accidents include:
Determining liability in a ride-sharing accident may depend on several factors. They are:
In a situation where you are a ride-sharing passenger, and your Uber/Lyft driver is responsible for the accident, you can file a lawsuit against the driver. But, as a ridesharing passenger involved in an Uber/Lyft accident, the ride-sharing company insurance policy covers any damages you may have incurred from the accident.
If another driver, or a third party in the case of product liability, is responsible for the accident, the victim can file a lawsuit against the at-fault party to seek compensation for damages.
If the accident was a hit and run, as a ride-sharing passenger, the ride-sharing company will cover the cost of your injuries up to $50,000.
If a motorist, cyclist, or pedestrian was struck by an Uber/Lyft driver. Liability may depend on what the driver was doing at the time of the accident. Three different situations can affect who is liable for damages if the Uber driver is at fault. They are:
If the Uber/Lyft driver was driving in their free time or had the ride-sharing app turned off when the accident occurred, then the accident will be treated like any other car accident. The Uber/Lyft driver will be liable for damages, and his personal insurance will cover damages the victim incurs from the accident. If the driver is underinsured, additional insurance protects him through Uber/Lyft.
If the Uber/Lyft driver was logged onto the app and was waiting for a ride-sharing passenger, the ride-sharing company may be liable for damages.
If the Uber/Lyft driver was logged onto the app, had accepted a ride request, and was on his way to pick up the passenger, the ride-sharing company may be liable for damages, and a primary commercial coverage of up to $1 million may apply.
Uber/Lyft accident cases are usually complex, and finding the party liable for damages may seem difficult, but a skilled and knowledgeable ride-sharing accident attorney can investigate and determine the party liable for damages. If the accident was the fault of multiple parties, you can pursue compensation from all the parties involved.
The ride-sharing company will fight to prevent paying for your damages, that is why you need a competent Oxnard Uber/Lyft accident attorney to advocate and negotiate aggressively on your behalf to ensure you obtain the compensation you deserve. At Bojat Law Group, APC, we have the skills and resources to navigate your Uber/Lyft accident case and ensure you get maximum compensation for damages.
After a ride-sharing accident in Oxnard, California, you must take steps to protect and ensure your claim. This is the best way to ensure you get compensated for all damages resulting from the accident. Here are the steps you should follow:
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