Your Decatur Uber Accident Lawyer Fights for Compensation in Different Situations
There are many different situations where an Uber driver can be held responsible for a car or truck accident. An experienced Decatur Uber accident lawyer at Michael M. Day Law Firm knows the legal and factual arguments to leverage in each situation to ensure that accident victims recover fair compensation for their losses.
When a driver who causes an accident is under contract with Uber, compensation may be available through corporate insurance, but the case becomes far more complicated than most other accident cases. Whether you were hurt as a passenger in an Uber vehicle, the driver or passenger of another vehicle, or a pedestrian or cyclist injured in a collision triggered by an Uber driver, we work to gain the maximum compensation available from all potential sources. It is important to work quickly to thwart the efforts of corporate attorneys who will try to twist the circumstances against you to deny your right to compensation.
If You Were Injured While a Passenger in an Uber Vehicle
When you agree to pay an Uber driver to take you to your destination, you expect to arrive safely. In fact, many times, people hire a rideshare driver instead of driving themselves to reduce the risk of hurting themselves or others when they are in a situation where it might not be safe to drive. So, when you are injured as a passenger in an Uber vehicle, it seems tremendously unfair.
While you may have agreed to assume certain ordinary risks as a passenger, such as the risk that you might pinch your finger in the seatbelt buckle when fastening your belt, you did not agree to accept the risk of a negligent driver or dangerous defects in an Uber vehicle. For instance, you did not accept the risk that you might suffer damage to internal organs due to reckless driving or a defective seatbelt. An Uber accident lawyer can work to show how the Uber driver’s negligence led to the accident and caused your injuries so that you can receive compensation for the full range of your losses, both economic and non-economic.
In your position as a passenger, you may be able to provide valuable evidence about the factors that led to the accident, so it is important to be extremely careful with what you say to any insurance investigators or attorneys. They may try to take your words out of context to deny liability.
If an Uber Driver Caused a Collision with Your Vehicle
All drivers owe a duty of care to others on the road to follow safe driving practices. This includes paying attention to the task of driving rather than looking at cell phones for messages. Uber drivers often allow music, conversations, and information on screens to distract them from the extremely dangerous task of driving in Atlanta area traffic. It can be difficult to find the true cause of an accident involving an Uber driver, but at Michael M. Day Law Firm, we know how to dig deep to get the answers. We work to gain footage from traffic and security cameras that might show what happened in the moments before and during the accident. If you wait too long to look for this type of evidence, it can quickly become unavailable. We often work with accident reconstruction experts who can recreate collision dynamics to show what happened and who’s responsible.
If You Were Hit as a Pedestrian or Cyclist by a Rideshare driver
Uber drivers often become so concerned about earning tips from the passengers inside their vehicle and lining up people for the next rideshare that they ignore the people outside their vehicle. That lack of attention can have disastrous results for passengers and cyclists who lack the protection enjoyed by those inside vehicles. A Decatur Uber accident lawyer knows that injuries are often extremely serious when a pedestrian or bicycle rider is hit by a motorized vehicle, particularly the larger vehicles used by rideshare drivers. The team at Michael M. Day Law Firm fights for full and fair compensation for past, present, and future losses of those injured in an accident caused by an Uber driver.
When an Uber Driver is Uninsured or Underinsured
While Uber is supposed to provide insurance for their drivers, there are situations where that insurance may not be available because the driver is off the clock or operating in violation of a corporate rule. In that situation, the driver’s personal insurance would normally cover your losses, but what happens when the driver is not insured, or the insurance coverage is not enough to cover all of your losses?
Dealing with accidents involving uninsured and underinsured drivers can be frustrating, but there are often ways to receive compensation. We may be able to help you recover through your own insurance company or by seeking compensation from others involved in the accident because, very often, the negligence of more than one individual combine to cause an accident. Alternatively, there may be other avenues open to recover damages through legal action, and our team has the experience to know where to look and how to hold responsible parties accountable.
We Work to Obtain Recovery for Injuries in any Type of Uber Accident
At Michael M. Day Law Firm, we know that Uber accidents often result in serious injuries such as brain damage, crushed bones, internal organ damage, and injuries to the neck and spine that often grow worse over time and lead to permanent disability. When an Uber driver causes an accident, those who have pledged responsibility through insurance or other contractual obligations should do the right thing and pay full compensation to accident victims. Instead, they try to use their power to deny liability and devalue claims.
You need an Uber accident lawyer who is prepared to fight for your right to recovery, and that’s just what you get with Michael M. Day. We work tirelessly to ensure you receive full and fair compensation for all of your injuries. To get our help with investigation and dealing with insurance companies, call us at 404-480-4284 or contact us online now to schedule a free consultation.