{"id":1483,"date":"2018-06-15T12:39:19","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T17:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sdinjuryattorney.com\/?page_id=1483"},"modified":"2018-10-23T12:18:20","modified_gmt":"2018-10-23T17:18:20","slug":"uber-and-lyft-accidents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sdinjuryattorney.com\/personal-injury\/auto-accident-lawyer\/uber-and-lyft-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Uber and Lyft Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"
In the last few years, some convenient alternatives to taxis \u2014 most notably Uber<\/a><\/u> and Lyft<\/a><\/u> \u2014 have come up on the radar. This alternative gives individuals more options to commute to work, to travel to a group happy hour afterward and get home safely that night. Additionally, instead of waiting for the limited number of cabs available on a busy weekend night, the increasing number of Ubers and Lyfts on the road guarantee that you will not be standing on a street corner for 20 minutes. In this age of convenience, that is a big deal and largely the reason (along with price) that people choose rideshares. Unfortunately, rideshare drivers are driving on the same road as the rest of us and accidents can still happen. If you were injured in an accident involving an Uber or other rideshare driver, then you may be able to hold several parties accountable.<\/p>\n Temecula \/ Murrieta \/ Riverside County and San Jose Uber accident lawyer, Steven Gnau<\/a>, has been a personal injury attorney in Murrieta for over a decade. Since graduating from law school, he has dedicated his career to helping those who have been wrongfully injured at the hands of another. Steven has successfully represented<\/a><\/u> several fellow Californians, helping them recover, since opening the doors to his personal injury law firm in 2007. He has spent the last decade accumulating firsthand knowledge, important resources and litigation experience in order to best help those who need it most.<\/p>\n In order to bring a lawsuit against Uber and\/or one of their drivers, you have to prove that they were liable for the accident. This is often easier said than done. There are many potential caveats and important factors to uncover before substantial proof can be brought against the guilty parties.<\/p>\n The following are parties that you can potentially hold responsible in the case of an Uber accident:<\/p>\n If you are unsure who you can hold liable for your accident, then it is in your best interest to contact a local Temecula \/ Murrieta \/ Riverside County Uber accident lawyer. He or she can help you investigate the details of the incident, obtain relevant information and build a strong case.<\/p>\n Uber provides complete insurance coverage for all of their drivers. However, this full coverage only extends to drivers on the clock who have accepted a passenger pick-up. If a driver has his or her Uber app turned on, is waiting for a request, and causes an accident, then Uber provides third-party liability coverage. In the event that a driver gets into an accident while he or she is not on the clock, then he or she is not covered by Uber\u2019s insurance and only the individual can be held responsible.<\/p>\n According to Uber\u2019s website<\/a><\/u>, their insurance covers the following instances:<\/p>\n As you can see, some investigative work will likely need to be performed in order to prove that an Uber driver is liable in the event of an accident. An experienced San Jose Uber accident lawyer knows how to obtain relevant information about your driver, the company and the accident itself that will help prove liability and provide a strong argument for rightful compensation.<\/p>\n It is increasingly dangerous to be on the road as either a passenger, driver or pedestrian \u2014 distracted and other forms of negligent driving are at an all-time high. If you were injured in an accident due to the negligent behavior of an Uber driver, then you have the right to pursue a personal injury claim to cover the cost of damages.<\/p>\n Temecula \/ Murrieta \/ Riverside County Uber accident lawyer, Steven, has been successfully representing the wrongfully injured for over a decade. Since opening the doors to his Murrieta personal injury law firm, Steven has done everything in his power to help clients recover from their stressful ordeal. To discuss your case in more detail with Steven, please fill out our online form<\/a><\/u> or give us a call at (951) 370-1111.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Injured in an Uber Accident Due to Negligence? Our San Jose Uber Accident Lawyer Protects and Fights for Victims In the last few years, some convenient alternatives to taxis \u2014 most notably Uber and Lyft \u2014 have come up on the radar. This alternative gives individuals more options to commute to work, to travel to … Read More Uber and Lyft Accidents<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":795,"parent":366,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nWho Is Liable in an Uber Accident?<\/h3>\n
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\u00a0Are Uber Accidents Covered by Insurance?<\/h3>\n
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Question About Your Uber or Lyft Accident? Call Our Office Today<\/h3>\n