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The amount of ridesharing occurring in San Francisco is quite staggering. Statistics show that rideshare drivers, on average, travel about 570,000 miles within the city limits on a typical weekday. That figure amounts to about 20% of all the local daily miles traveled on an average day.
With so many ridesharing journeys occurring in San Francisco, it makes sense that accidents happen from time to time. Unfortunately, if you do get involved in a ridesharing crash that leads to serious injuries, then you might face several complications that prevent you from quickly resolving the situation and getting the compensation you need.
When you’re facing such a situation, consider reaching out to a Lyft or Uber accident lawyer in San Francisco who can help. Learn more about ridesharing accidents, common complications that could impact your claim, and how our firm here at Kermani LLP can help below.
Protecting Your Rights as an Uber & Lyft Accident Victim
If you get involved in a ridesharing crash, then you might assume that you should let the drivers handle the situation by themselves, but that might not be the best option if you think you’re injured. Many motorists don’t know what to do after a crash, and an even greater number of drivers don’t want to follow the proper reporting procedures after an accident.
If your rideshare driver doesn’t follow the right steps, then that will impact you. To prevent your rights from being subverted, it’s best to involve yourself.
- Consider the extent of your injuries. Step out of the vehicle if it is not in a safe location on the road and call the police to report what happened. You should also report what happened directly through the Uber or Lyft app.
- Stay at the scene to give a statement to the police. The police will start an initial investigation into the crash and collect evidence that might be useful later if you file a claim.
- Once the immediate aftermath of the accident is taken care of, you should get a full physical checkup at a hospital as soon as possible. Keep a copy of the medical bill and any diagnosis that you receive.
If you follow these steps, then your rights will be protected, and you should be able to file a compensation claim.
Seeking Compensation: What Uber & Lyft Accident Victims Need to Know
When you’ve been in a rideshare accident that caused injuries, you have legal recourse. The reason for this is that you didn’t cause the accident, yet you’ll initially be the one who has to bear the costs of any damage you suffer. Under the law in San Francisco, this burden is not yours to bear if you can prove that the other party had a legal duty to provide for your care and they failed to do so.
When that’s the case, you can seek out a lawsuit for compensation. The value of your claim will hinge on the severity of your injuries and losses. Start collecting documentation that shows what you paid for your medical care, how much you’ve missed out on earning at work, and any other losses you experienced due to the injury. This will be the foundation of your claim. Next, contact an attorney to get started on filing the right paperwork and negotiating.
Navigating the Complexities of Uber & Lyft Accidents in San Francisco
Uber & Lyft accidents are usually much more complicated when someone gets injured than other types of cases, and there are several factors that contribute to this fact. For that reason, it’s usually best to hire an Uber or Lyft accident lawyer in San Francisco when you’re facing a rideshare accident. Below, we’ll go over a few of the factors that make ridesharing accidents so complex.
Multiple Parties Involved in the Crash: Who is at Fault?
In most car accidents, there are just two drivers involved, but rideshare accidents can be very complicated. The fault could potentially be attributed to your rideshare driver, the other driver, the rideshare company, or a few other third parties like a car part manufacturer or maintenance business. In general, a claim is going to be more complicated when more parties are involved in an accident situation.
Insurance Company Issues
Drivers who use Uber and Lyft are not employees of the company but independent contractors, so they’re expected to personally take out the proper insurance coverage to handle claims on their own. Since ridesharing is a business, the driver shouldn’t rely on a personal car insurance policy to cover ridesharing accidents. If they don’t take out a business policy, then their insurance company may not cover the accident. Your claim could get denied through no fault of your own.
Deciphering Legal Liability in Uber & Lyft Accidents
Under the law in San Francisco, the at-fault party will assume legal and financial liability after a rideshare accident. If another driver was at fault, then you’ll want to file a claim against them. If your rideshare driver was to blame, then you’ll pursue compensation through your driver’s policy. If you aren’t able to obtain the proper compensation through either of these, then you might be able to seek coverage from Uber or Lyft’s policies.
Multiple Injured Parties
If several parties were involved in the accident, then insurance policy limits may not be able to cover everyone’s losses. This is especially true when injuries are severe, require a long-term recovery period, or lead to a fatality. When you’re facing this type of situation, look for Lyft and Uber accident lawyers in San Francisco to help.
Timelines and Deadlines: Filing Your Ridesharing Claim
There are time limits to filing a ridesharing accident case. Under the law in San Francisco, you have up to two years after the date of your ridesharing accident to initiate your claim.
Why Choose Kermani LLP for Your San Francisco Uber & Lyft Accident Case
Since a rideshare accident claim is going to be pretty challenging, you need to hire legal representation you can trust. Here at Kermani LLP, our team is highly qualified and experienced with these types of claims. You can lean on our team’s experience, expertise, and knowledge to ensure justice is served in your situation.
Connect with Kermani LLP’s Experienced Rideshare Accident Lawyers
A serious ridesharing crash can change your perspective on the ‘ease’ of the service forever. After all, you’re entrusting the driver to not only be competent and vigilant at driving you around but also trusting that they have the proper insurance coverage to protect you if they cause an accident.
Thankfully, Uber and Lyft also have policies in place if the driver fails to uphold their duty of care towards you. Unfortunately, though, that may not be the only complication you face in your claim.
A Lyft or Uber accident attorney in San Francisco can help you navigate your situation. If you're looking for one, then Kermani LLP is a top choice for handling Uber & Lyft crashes. Since we have extensive experience reviewing both company’s contracts and helping injured victims get the compensation they deserve, you can rely on our expertise to carry you through any complications. We’ve been in business since 2011, handling over 2,500 cases successfully and recovering over $100 million for our clients.
Schedule a call with our firm now to get in touch with our best rideshare accident lawyers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a rideshare accident?
If you experience a rideshare accident, then you need to immediately check yourself for injuries. Next, report the accident both to the police and through the ridesharing app. Filing this report will help protect your rights later if you do sustain significant injuries and need to file a claim. Next, seek the medical care you need to fully recover from your injuries. Document your losses by keeping a copy of any medical bills or diagnosis papers that you receive. If your losses are significant, then your next step should be to contact an attorney.
Who is liable in San Francisco Uber or Lyft accidents?
It depends. In most San Francisco car accidents, the at-fault driver will be liable for the crash. In an Uber or Lyft accident, things can get pretty complicated. If your rideshare driver was at fault, then their insurance provider should cover the accident. That said, it’s not unusual for accident victims to find out that their driver didn’t have the correct insurance policy and have their compensation claims denied. If that happens, Uber or Lyft might share some responsibility. It’s best to contact an attorney to learn more about who might be liable in your situation based on the specific facts and circumstances surrounding the crash.
How are Uber or Lyft accident settlements calculated in San Francisco?
After an Uber or Lyft accident, your settlement award will be calculated by considering all the evidence you produce regarding your losses. First, your economic losses will be added together. Next, your non-economic losses will be considered. Depending on the severity of those losses, they will be assigned a number from 1.5 to 5. From there, that number will be multiplied by the sum of your economic losses. This figure, which represents your non-economic losses, will then be added to your economic losses to determine the value of your claim.
Can I file a claim if I was a passenger in an Uber or Lyft accident in San Francisco?
Yes. If you were a passenger in an Uber or Lyft and got injured in a crash, then you can file a compensation claim.
How do lawyers help in Uber or Lyft accident cases in San Francisco?
The right attorney will provide you with solid legal advice that you can rely on after your Uber or Lyft accident. They’ll help you compile evidence, file the right paperwork, and negotiate with the other party. In the best cases, they’ll help you secure a fair compensation award.
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Due diligence got me only so far as I went through three seemingly great law firms before finding Kermani LLP right here on yelp. They were fantastic.
When I was hurt in a bike accident last year, a friend recommended I get a lawyer and sent me to Ray Kermani. Ray and his team knew exactly what needed to be done and took care of everything.
Ray is one of the easiest people to work with. His communication is great and he always walks you through the steps. I was little down after my accident. He got me paid quickly and way more than I thought was even possible. He goes the extra mile.
The staff is super friendly, approachable and responsive. They provide one on one attention, unless most law firms that just answer calls and want you money.
They took what was a complicated case that most law firms wouldn't touch, and turned it into a large six figure judgment.
Best law firm. They know how to win a case at trial, unlike most law firms that advertise as such. They will push every button that needs to be done to win your case. I was super satisfied.