South Bend, Indiana Attorneys Represent those Injured in Accidents Involving Rideshare Services
Injured in an Accident Involving an Uber Driver? South Bend Car Accident Law Firm Can Help
If you were a passenger in a car accident involving UBER or some other rideshare service, you’re probably wondering whether you can bring a lawsuit against the service to obtain compensation for your injuries.
The answer is yes, but the specifics regarding your claim will depend on the circumstances of the accident:
- If the rideshare company driver caused the accident, you might be able to sue him, but it could be impossible to collect damages if he only has a personal insurance policy. These policies typically do not apply when a driver is engaged in a commercial operation like carrying passengers for a fee.
- Uber and Lyft offer coverage of up to $1,000,000 per accident for customers injured in an accident, but if your rideshare company doesn’t offer that protection or denied the claim, your personal liability insurance will provide coverage up to the limits of the policy.
- If the Uber driver did not cause the accident, you might be able to bring a lawsuit against the at-fault driver of the other vehicle. If the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you could claim the rideshare company.
- Your own insurance company might cover gaps on an Uber or Lyft policy, but you’ll need to ensure that your coverage is customized for this purpose.
Contact a South Bend, Indiana Car Accident Attorney Today
If you were injured in an accident involving Uber or some other rideshare service, contact the car accident attorneys at Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to discuss your injuries and potential for recovery today.
