Hampton Rideshare Accident Lawyer

Determining liability in a rideshare accident is a complex process due to the unique nature of ridesharing services. Several parties might share liability, including the rideshare driver, the rideshare company and/or other drivers involved in the accident.

A rideshare accident lawyer will investigate the details of the accident to determine one or more liability parties and other relevant details, including the following: 

• Rideshare driver: If the driver of a rideshare vehicle was driving recklessly, distracted, under the influence, or violating traffic laws, he or she will be responsible for the damages incurred in the accident. In such cases, we will file a claim with the rideshare driver’s insurance company. 
• Rideshare company: If a rideshare company fails to properly screen drivers or encourages violating traffic laws, such as speeding or running red lights, liability will then fall on the rideshare company. In such cases, we will file a claim with the rideshare company’s insurance policy. 
• Third-party: If a third-party driver’s negligence caused the rideshare accident, his or her insurance company is responsible for covering the damages sustained in the accident. 
• Passengers: If a passenger contributed to the accident in any way, such as distracting the driver and causing him or her to lose control of the vehicle, the passenger will be responsible for accident-related damages. 

Uber and Lyft insurance coverage varies depending on the circumstances of the accident, which include the following:

• Uber or Lyft provides liability insurance coverage when a driver is active in the rideshare app and waits for a ride request, covering up to $50,000 per person injured, up to a total of $100,000 for all persons injured, and up to $25,000 in property damages, per accident. 
• If a ride request is accepted and the driver is en route to a destination to pick up a passenger or is en route with the passenger, coverage increases to $1 million in liability for accidents. 
• In cases of uninsured and underinsured motorists, Uber and Lyft provide coverage for drivers and passengers without insurance or inadequate coverage. 

Consulting a Hampton rideshare accident attorney who specializes in these types of cases is imperative to protect your rights and ensure a fair assessment of liability in your specific case.