Rideshare vehicles have become a cheaper alternative to ordinary cabs and are now a very common sight in many cities. These drivers are just ordinary people and are not trained by the rideshare company. In fact, they are not employed by them either making it more challenging when the driver hits your vehicle in a merging or other type of accident. You will need to prove that the other driver was to blame for the accident and find out what the driver was doing at the time because this can influence who you claim against.
In most merging accidents, unless you act in a very unpredictable and dangerous manner, it is the driver who is merging who is generally at fault, but you do still have to prove that this is what happened. A personal injury lawyer can help you with either a claim against the driver or against the company itself.
Injuries Caused by a Vehicle Merging Accident.
If you are hit by an Uber driver, or any other rideshare driver, it will probably be when the driver is rushing to pick up a passenger or when he or she is taking the passenger for a ride. In either case, the driver may be driving too fast or taking unnecessary chances. Rideshare drivers make money by giving people rides so think that the faster they can get another passenger the more money they can make.
Your injuries cannot be predicted because their severity will depend on the individual nature of the accident. Rideshare cars are not too large, so it is the speed and the exact point of impact that will determine what damage to your car there is and how seriously you and any other passengers will be hurt.
The Process for Filing a Personal Injury Claim After an Accident with a Vehicle
Whose insurance provider you claim against depends on what the other driver was doing at the time of the accident. If he / she was not available for business, the app would be turned off and you would then be filing a claim with the driver’s insurer. If the app was turned on, then the company insurance policy will pay claims, but usually only up to a certain rather limited amount. If the driver was driving to pick up a passenger, or actually carrying a passenger, then the company can provide a much higher level of insurance cover.
Whether you file your claim with the driver you still need proof that they were liable and it wasn’t your fault. If you can get a statement from an eye witness it will certainly help as will a police accident report. The repair yard you take your damaged car to can probably confirm how the damage was done which should support your case.
Why you Need a PI Lawyer
A personal injury lawyer can help you win the compensation you need to get on with your life after a serious merging accident. Deciding just what documentation you need to initiate a claim can be difficult and it helps to have professional legal advice to suggest what you need to do for maximum impact.
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Uber, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
