Lawyers for Second Opinion on Your Uber Accident Case

Were you recently involved in an Uber accident? If you sustained injuries after being involved in an Uber accident, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit and recover compensation for the harm that you suffered. Whether you are interested in starting or continuing your Uber accident claim, do not hesitate to contact our law firm. Downtown L.A. Law if a personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of all victims of personal injury accidents. Our law firm has many years of experience handling a variety of car accidents. With the recent surge of Uber accident claims, our lawyers have developed the expertise necessary to represent the victims of Uber accidents and help them recover the compensation that they deserve. Our Uber car accident attorneys have helped the Uber accident victims and their families recover millions of dollars in compensation. If you would like to discuss your Uber accident claim with one of our knowledgeable Uber accident attorneys, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible. If you have already begun your Uber accident claim elsewhere, you could trust our attorneys to provide you with a free second opinion.

About Uber

Uber is a rideshare company that was founded in March 2009 in San Francisco, California. Uber’s transportation network serves 65 countries around the world. There are approximately 75 million Uber riders and 3 million drivers worldwide. Every day, there are approximately 15 million trips completed via Uber’s rideshare platform. With 4 billion trips since 2009, Uber is the leading rideshare company in the world. Although Uber is a leading company, there have been many incidents that have overshadowed Uber’s success-specifically car accidents. Car accidents can happen at any time and at any place. No one expects to be involved in a car accident, although it is always a possibility. Whether you were driving for Uber or riding with Uber, you could be involved in an Uber accident. You could even be involved in an Uber accident even if you do not have any affiliation with Uber whatsoever.

The Causes of Uber Accidents

Why do Uber accidents happen? There are no causes that are specific to Uber accidents. There are so many Uber accidents nowadays, shouldn’t there be a cause? The answer is no; there is not a specific cause. However, with the increase of Uber’s popularity (the number of Uber drivers and Uber riders) the instances of car accidents have also increased, but they occur at the same rates as normal car accidents.

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Car accidents, in general, occur for the following reasons:

• Speeding
• Driving while distracted
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Driving recklessly
• Ignoring traffic rules, laws, and signals
• Using handheld devices while driving

Although car accidents could occur because of other reasons, such as poor roads and mechanical issues; however, most car accidents are caused by the negligent and reckless driving behavior of those behind the wheel. Regardless of the cause of the Uber accident, most victims are left suffering a variety of injuries. Some of the most common injuries caused by car accidents, in general, include the following: head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, hip injuries, pelvic injuries, and spinal cord injuries. Victims could also suffer lacerations, severed limbs, broken bones, sprains, torn ligaments, nerve damage, scrapes, and bruises, for example. If you were involved in a car accident that was caused by any of the reasons listed above and suffered any type of injury, it is important for you to seek legal assistance at your earliest convenience.

Your Rights after an Uber Accident

How were you involved in the accident? Were you the driver, a passenger, or another party outside of the Uber vehicle? Why does this matter? Believe it or not, the way that you were involved in the Uber accident could affect your right to sue, the process that you must follow, and what you could recover. If you were involved in an Uber accident, do you have the right to pursue a car accident claim? In general, victims of Uber accidents have the right to pursue an auto accident claim after being involved in an Uber accident. Whether you were involved as the Uber driver, Uber passenger, or another party outside the Uber vehicle, you might have grounds to pursue a claim against the liable party-or against Uber depending on the details of the accident and the claim.

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Your Right to Sue the Liable Driver

All victims of car accidents have the right to pursue an accident claim against the party that caused the accident. Whether you are a driver, a passenger, or even a pedestrian, you have the right to sue the party that caused your accident. If you are interested in pursuing a claim, you would have to file a claim against the liable driver’s insurance policy. What if the Uber driver caused your accident? Even if the Uber driver caused your accident, you would have to file a claim against the driver’s personal insurance policy.

Your Right to Sue Uber

Could you sue Uber after one of their drivers caused your accident? Uber drivers are independent contractors; therefore, Uber is not responsible for the harm that their drivers cause. However, you could still pursue a claim against Uber under certain circumstances. One of the reasons for which you could pursue a claim against Uber after a car accident is if Uber was negligent in any way. For example, if Uber allowed a driver with a suspended license to remain active on the platform, Uber might have liability for any accidents that the driver caused. You could also file a claim against Uber to benefit from Uber’s insurance coverage. Uber’s insurance policy could apply under certain circumstances; however, it could only apply if you file a claim.

Uber’s Insurance Coverage

Companies within the rideshare industry usually have impressive insurance policies. Uber is well-known to have a one-million dollar insurance policy. However, the insurance policy only applies under strict circumstances. Consider the following:

• Driver is offline-if the driver is offline (not driving for Uber) the insurance policy does not apply. If an offline driver is involved in the accident, Uber’s insurance would not cover any damages. If the Uber driver caused the accident, victims would file claims against the Uber driver’s personal insurance company. If another driver caused the accident, the Uber driver would file a claim against the liable driver’s personal insurance policy.
• Driver is online and available-if the driver is online and available to accept rides, Uber’s insurance coverage might apply only partially. If an Uber driver causes an accident while he or she is online and available, victims could file claims against Uber’s insurance. Partial coverage includes at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for bodily injury. Coverage also includes $25,000 for property damage. If the Uber driver is not at fault for the accident, he or she would have to pursue a claim against the liable party.
• Driver is on an active ride-if the Uber driver is involved in an accident during an active ride, the one-million dollar insurance policy applies. If the driver is liable for the accident, victims could be covered by the one-million dollar policy. If the Uber driver was not liable for the accident, he or she will be covered by the one-million dollar policy when the liable driver’s insurance coverage is not enough to cover all damages.

If you are unsure of whether Uber’s one-million dollar policy applies to your Uber accident claim, you must seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Seeking legal assistance allows an experienced Uber accident attorney to handle your claim and help you understand how Uber’s insurance policy could apply to your claim.

The Compensation Available for Recovery

Could you recover compensation after being involved in an Uber accident claim? Without a doubt, you could recover compensation for the harm that you suffered after suffering an Uber accident. In general, the parties who suffer Uber auto accidents are sometimes eligible to recover the following types of compensation:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Loss of consortium
• Funeral/burial costs
• Punitive damages

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What type of compensation could you receive? How much could you recover? The type and amount of compensation that you could receive for your Uber accident claim depends on the details of your accident. Some details that might affect the type and amount of compensation that you are eligible to recover might include the types of injuries that you suffered, the extent of your injuries, the treatment that is required for your injuries, the income that you lost because of your injuries, and the property damage resulting from the accident, for example. Because so many details could affect the type and amount of compensation that you could receive, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Regardless of the details of your claim, you could be certain that the attorneys at Downtown L.A. Law Group will consistently fight for your right to recover the compensation that you deserve. Our lawyers will not rest until you receive the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim.

The Need for a Free Second Opinion

Is any of the information relayed above new to you? If you already started your Uber accident claim with the help of a lawyer but any of the information above is new to you, there might be some discrepancies with your claim. If you had doubts and unanswered questions prior to accessing this information, you might be in need of a lawyer for second opinion Uber accident case. Why would you need a second opinion? Unfortunately, many attorneys take on Uber accident claims without having the expertise necessary to successfully handle the claims. Many attorneys mistakenly believe that Uber accident claims are just like every other car accident claim they have handled in the past. However, Uber accident cases require skill, experience, and perseverance. Many lawyers claim to have the skill required to handle Uber accident claims efficiently, but they just mislead their clients towards unsuccessful outcomes. If you have ever doubted the competency of the lawyer that is currently handling your Uber accident case, you must take action and seek a second opinion. Second opinions are designed for those who have already started the legal process elsewhere. If your current attorney left you feeling confused and with unanswered questions, you should seek a second opinion as soon as possible. How could you benefit from a second opinion? During a second opinion, an attorney will evaluate your claim and provide you with all the information that your incompetent lawyer might have failed to give you. During second opinions, knowledgeable attorneys redirect misguided claims towards positive outcomes. Do you doubt your attorney’s abilities? Do you think that another lawyer could represent you better? If you are in need of a lawyer for second opinion for your Uber accident case, you must seek legal assistance immediately. Do not allow the incompetence of your current attorney to result in an unsuccessful Uber accident claim.

Downtown L.A. Law Group

If you are in need of a free second opinion, you must contact Downtown L.A. Law Group as soon as possible. The Uber accident attorneys at Downtown L.A. Law Group are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the information that your current lawyer might have negligently failed to mention. Our lawyers will guide your claim towards a positive outcome and ensure that you recover the compensation that you deserve. If you would like our lawyers to handle your claim, our firm will take care of the process of switching attorneys so that you will not have to worry about anything but reaching a successful claim outcome. Our free second opinions are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee; therefore, you will never pay any upfront legal fees. Our firm is also based on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win your Uber accident case. Do not hesitate-contact Downtown L.A. Law Group today.