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When it comes to getting around Texas, there is no doubt modern ridesharing companies like Uber play a huge role. Getting around has become cheaper and more convenient compared to conventional means. No matter where you want to go, Uber will get you there. All you need is a click on your phone, and the nearest driver will come to pick you. Uber records at least 40 million rides a month across the world.
With all these Ubers on our roads, accidents happen, and when they do, victims suffer immense financial and physical damages that often make it impossible to live a normal life. Fortunately, Uber passengers are legally protected against harm as is the case with normal vehicles. Even if you were not a passenger, but your accident involved an Uber, you are covered too.
Our Pasadena Uber accident lawyers have decades of experience handling cases involving ridesharing companies, helping victims like you recover million-dollar compensation. With the often challenging legislation regarding these modes of transport, it can be impossible to keep track of every requirement for an average victim to get justice. At Lone Star Injury Attorneys, we properly understand this, and will dedicate our expertise to helping ease the process of the car accident for you.
There is a misconception that Ubers are safer to ride in than any other vehicles. While this is true to some point, you should remember that these are your normal cars. The same accidents caused by trucks or buses can also involve Ubers. In fact, Uber isn’t involved in the direct running of these vehicles. All they do is provide a means through which car owners can earn a living out of their vehicles. Vehicle Maintenance and training of drivers is solely the responsibility of car owners. To think that your safety is guaranteed just because you are using Uber instead of the conventional means is farfetched.
Usually, Uber provides insurance for its drivers and passengers. But if the driver is offline, that means they are not picking or dropping a passenger, they are covered by their personal insurance coverage. When online, an Uber operator has three different types of insurance coverage, all from different sources. They apply depending on several factors which are:
If the driver logs in to their Uber application but haven’t accepted a ride, they are partially covered by Uber insurance policy whose limits are:
Uber also sets aside $200,000 as additional insurance.
Once you board your Uber, the full amount of insurance coverage becomes applicable and available for you. This means that you are covered up to $1,000,000 in property damage coverage and a similar amount in liability.
Unfortunately, Uber accident victims rarely get compensated. The ridesharing company is known for denying claims and liability and sometimes shortchanging deserving victims. Unfortunately, many of these victims self-litigate, and to be honest, you cannot be a match for the resourceful legal teams retained by Uber. This is why it’s important that you hire a qualified Pasadena Uber accident attorney for your case.
As with other personal injury cases, you have a maximum of two years to formally file a complaint against Uber or any other party responsible for your injuries. Very often, this timeframe lapses while injured victims seek treatment for their injuries. Before they realize it, it’s already too late. To avoid such a scenario, why not retain a Pasadena Uber accident attorney who will fight to get you the compensation you need to focus on your recovery?
At Lone Star Injury Attorneys, we understand how overwhelming being involved in an accident is. When your injuries are caused by a ridesharing company like Uber, the compensation process becomes almost impossible to navigate. However, the good news is that having a knowledgeable and aggressive Pasadena Uber accident lawyer greatly increases your chances of recovery.
If you think retaining one of our attorneys is an expensive affair, you are wrong. We only get paid if we get you the compensation you desperately need. Why not give yourself a shot at multi-million dollar compensation by talking to our team today? Schedule a confidential consultation.
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