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Most people have used Uber or Lyft at one point or another. These ridesharing services provide an efficient means of transportation that can be the safest option during times we cannot drive ourselves. However, all drivers assume an equal duty to act responsibly, including motorists operating as a rideshare.
When a rideshare employee fails to uphold this duty and causes you harm in an Uber/Lyft/Rideshare accident in Boca Raton, you could have the right to seek compensation for your losses. An experienced car accident attorney could further explain your rights under the law, investigate the cause of your injuries, and demand that all liable parties provide fair compensation to cover your losses.
Many people believe that parent companies like Uber or Lyft should share responsibility for their employee’s negligence following a crash. However, ridesharing companies have gone to great lengths to preserve the status of their drivers as independent contractors. This means a rideshare driver’s fault in causing a collision does not transfer to their employer. In these situations, the at-fault driver and their personal insurance companies are sometimes the sole potential defendants in a compensation claim. When a rideshare driver is on the clock and actively transporting a passenger, the rideshare company usually has significant insurance coverage if the rideshare driver causes a crash OR if someone else causes a crash.
In addition, some personal car insurance policies do not provide protection for rideshare operators. You may be unable to collect payments from the at-fault driver’s insurance company if their specific policy does not provide protection for someone’s actions while operating as an Uber or Lyft contractor. In these cases, it is essential to retain a diligent Boca Raton injury attorney who can pursue compensation from all liable parties and try to maximize the chances of achieving full recovery after a rideshare accident.
The impact of a motor vehicle can cause a variety of physical injuries that require immediate medical attention. Many people are fortunate and can fully recover from their injuries with prompt treatment. Even so, you may face thousands of dollars in medical bills for taking an ambulance, visiting the emergency room, or attending physical therapy sessions.
Medical bills are unlikely to be the only financial loss you experience after an accident. You may lose income from being unable to work during your recovery. Whether this includes missing a few shifts for appointments or situations where a collision causes a permanent disability, an at-fault rideshare driver should be responsible for providing compensation for this lost income. A Boca Raton injury attorney could assess the full range of losses you suffered from an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare accident and build a compelling claim seeking compensation within filing deadlines.
A driver’s status as a rideshare employee does nothing to change the fact that they have an obligation to protect anyone else on the road. When a rideshare driver causes a collision, they should be liable for all resulting damage. Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies are unlikely to share this liability, making it all the more important to have tenacious legal representation on your side to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Our legal team at Aronberg & Aronberg is prepared to gather evidence about the crash, determine how it has impacted your life, and demand that all liable parties provide fair compensation. Schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney at Aronberg & Aronberg who can help you pursue compensation following an Uber/Lift/rideshare accident in Boca Raton.
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