Uber and Lyft Accidents
File a Claim with the Help of an Experienced Santa Ana Rideshare Attorney
With many California residents using ridesharing as either their primary source of income or their primary means of transportation, accidents involving Uber and Lyft vehicles are an everyday occurrence. But, while these accidents may be commonplace, they frequently have life-altering consequences. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others involved in these accidents often suffer serious injuries, these injuries leave them in need of an experienced and compassionate Santa Ana rideshare attorney who can help them seek just compensation.
Do you need to seek just compensation for an Uber or Lyft accident? If so, our Santa Ana car accident attorneys are here to help. We have well over a decade of experience handling rideshare accident cases and a proven record of success. Our attorneys can provide a clear explanation of your legal rights; and, if you have a rideshare accident claim, we can use our experience to seek just compensation on your behalf.
Santa Ana Rideshare Attorney for Injured Uber and Lyft Passengers
If you were injured in a car accident as an Uber or Lyft passenger, you have the same legal rights you would have after any other type of vehicle collision. This means that you have the right to find out who caused the accident, and you have the right to hold them (or their insurance company) accountable. In most cases, this involves filing an auto insurance claim—either with the rideshare driver’s insurance company or with the insurance company of the other driver involved in the collision.
But, rideshare accident victims have additional legal rights as well: If the rideshare driver was at fault and you are unable to obtain compensation under his or her insurance policy (i.e., because he or she doesn’t have insurance), then you can file a claim with Uber or Lyft. Both of these companies have substantial insurance policies that cover accident claims involving their drivers.
In short, you have several potential options for recovering your accident-related losses, and you will want to discuss your options with an experienced Santa Ana car accident lawyer as soon as possible.
Santa Ana Car Accident Lawyer for Injured Rideshare Drivers
We also represent rideshare drivers who have been seriously injured in vehicle collisions. If you got hit while you were providing a ride or on your way to pick up a passenger, we can fight for just compensation on your behalf.
Since auto insurance is mandatory for all drivers in California, the driver who hit you should be insured. But, if this is not the case, we can determine what other options you have available. We have helped rideshare drivers and other accident victims recover just compensation in a wide range of circumstances, and we can use our experience to help you—no matter what it takes to seek the compensation you deserve.
Santa Ana Car Accident Attorneys for Other Rideshare Accident Victims
Along with representing rideshare drivers and passengers, we also represent other individuals who have been seriously injured in Uber and Lyft accidents. If you were injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle under any circumstances, we strongly encourage you to contact us so that we can help. Other accident victims we represent include:
- Drivers and passengers of other vehicles
- Motorcycle riders
- Pedestrians and runners
- Cyclists
- Scooter riders
Uber and Lyft drivers are required to carry liability insurance, and Uber and Lyft have insurance policies that cover all types of accident victims as well. Our Santa Ana car accident attorneys can determine what claim (or claims) you should file, and then we can deal with the insurance companies for you while you focus on your recovery.
What to Do After a Rideshare Accident in Santa Ana, CA
Regardless of what happened, if you need to seek just compensation after a rideshare accident in Santa Ana, there are some important steps you should take as soon as possible. Some of the most important steps are:
1. Preserve As Much Information As Possible
You should do your best to preserve as much information as possible. Keep any photos and videos you took at the accident scene and keep any insurance information you were able to obtain from the drivers involved in the collision. Write down as many details as you can remember and keep adding to your notes as additional details come to mind.
2. Get the Care You Need
Protecting your health will also help protect your legal rights. With this in mind, you should get the care you need right away. Be sure to tell your doctor that you were injured in a collision and describe your symptoms with as much detail as possible.
3. Follow Your Doctor’s Advice
Once you leave the doctor’s office or hospital, you should be careful to follow your doctor’s advice. Rest, recover and start the rehabilitation process when it’s time. If your body needs time to recover, you do not want to resume your normal activities too soon—doing so could delay your recovery and make it more difficult to secure the full compensation you deserve.
4. Start Keeping Track of Your Losses
From medical bills and lost wages to pain and suffering, you should start keeping track of your losses. If you have a claim for your Uber or Lyft accident, you will need to be able to prove your losses in order to recover just compensation.
5. Talk to an Attorney Who Can Help You
As soon as possible, you should talk to an attorney who can help you. Protecting your legal rights after an Uber or Lyft accident is not easy. But, an experienced Santa Ana rideshare attorney can help you—and you can get the help you need at no out-of-pocket cost.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation About Your Legal Rights
If you need help recovering your losses after an Uber or Lyft accident in Santa Ana, we strongly encourage you to get in touch. To speak with an experienced Santa Ana rideshare attorney in confidence, call 714-400-2000 or request a free consultation online now.