For about a decade, rideshare companies have been a convenient alternative to taxis in Chicago. Along with convenience, however, comes potential risk as you could be an accident with an Uber or Lyft. If that happens, you may wonder what your rights are.
The best way to find the answer to what your rights are when you’re injured in an accident with a rideshare vehicle is to consult an experienced Uber accident lawyer in Chicago, IL.
If you’re hurt in an accident involving Uber or Lyft, understand that you have the same right to compensation for your injuries from the party at fault (who was “negligent”) as you would in any other kind of auto accident. Financial responsibility for the injuries typically falls to the insurance company of the at-fault party.
Parties that could potentially bear fault for a rideshare accident include:
Because identifying who is liable, or if more than one party is at fault, is important to your claim, you need to consult with us after you’ve been injured in an auto accident. We’ve handled many rideshare accident cases and know where to look for insurance coverage that can provide the compensation you need for your injuries.
If you’re injured in a crash involving a rideshare vehicle, it’s important to take immediate steps to protect your right to recover compensation. Here’s what you should do after an Uber or Lyft accident:
It’s critical to avoid making statements to the rideshare driver’s insurer, your own insurance provider, or the company itself without legal guidance.
One minute you’re using Uber or Lyft to head cross town to a meeting or out to Happy Hour with friends, and the next you’re injured in an accident. You may not understand your rights and how to seek all the compensation you deserve. That’s where our rideshare attorneys can help. Questions of liability and whose insurance policy applies is best left to us while you concentrate on getting better.
Our car accident attorneys serve clients throughout the Chicago area, including Aurora, Elgin, Hinsdale, Joliet, Naperville, and Waukegan.
If you’ve been hurt as a passenger in a rideshare, or hit by an Uber or Lyft while driving, walking, or biking, schedule a consultation with Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C. There’s no cost to you unless we recover. Call (312) 236-2900 or use our online form to make your appointment.