Clearwater Uber & Lyft Accident Attorney
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have dramatically altered the way people get around Clearwater. Instead of standing at the curb and waving down a taxi, people can use an app to request a vehicle right to their door. Even better, riders can use the app to pay and tip, enjoying a completely “contact free” experience. However, Ubers and Lyfts get into accidents, just like taxi cabs. And sometimes passengers are seriously hurt in these collisions and require medical care. Call The Reep Law Firm to speak with our Clearwater Uber & Lyft accident attorney.
Damages for Rideshare Accidents
Our clients are usually passengers in a rideshare vehicle which crashes. The main legal issue is fault: who caused the accident? Sometimes the rideshare driver is negligent in how they drove. For example, they were speeding or driving while distracted, and their carelessness caused the collision. In other cases, a different motorist on the road crashed into an Uber or Lyft.
Some of the most common reasons for accidents include:
- Driver fatigue. Many Uber or Lyft drivers work full-time jobs and drive on the weekends or during the evening. Because of fatigue, they can make errors behind the wheel.
- Rideshare drivers have an incentive to speed, since they can pick up more rides the faster they get to a destination.
- There are many distractions, including their cell phones as they search for rides.
- Chemical impairment. Some drivers drink or do drugs. That’s the sad reality, and passengers suffer when their driver is too impaired to operate a vehicle safely.
- Failing to yield. The rules of the road require that motorists yield, especially when they are trying to merge with traffic on the highway. An impatient driver will fail to yield and cause a collision.
- Lack of vehicle maintenance. Rideshare drivers use their own vehicles, which they should maintain properly. If they know their car needs maintenance, they should not drive.
Florida requires that rideshare drivers carry insurance to pay for medical care and replace lost wages. We can negotiate for our clients with the driver’s insurance carrier for compensation. We usually request a full array of damages, including for pain and suffering and mental distress.
Other people are injured when driving their own vehicle, only for an Uber or Lyft to plow into them. These motorists also suffer serious injuries: fractures, whiplash, and concussions are only some of the most common. Helpfully, you can make a claim for compensation as well on the rideshare driver’s policy. Let us investigate.
Rely on Our Clearwater Uber & Lyft Lawyers to Help You
The Reep Law Firm can help with all your needs. We can review your injuries, the police report, and other relevant evidence to properly assign fault. Our law firm also knows how to negotiate for a settlement or, when necessary, file a lawsuit in court. No one should let an Uber or Lyft driver get away with careless driving. Call our office to schedule a consultation with a Clearwater Uber & Lyft accident attorney to delve deeper into these issues.
