When you enter a vehicle with a rideshare driver, you expect to arrive at your destination safely. Unfortunately, one reckless choice behind the wheel can lead to a crash. In addition to healing from a wide range of injuries, victims also face the complicated legal aftermath that often involves multiple insurance policies and ever-evolving state laws.
Our experienced team knows how recent laws about ridesharing can affect your case. Determining liability in Uber/Lyft/rideshare accidents in Fresno can be complex, but you do not have to face the process alone. At Dunnion Law, our auto collision attorneys can investigate what went wrong and hold the responsible parties accountable. Whether the crash involved the rideshare driver or another vehicle, we’ll guide you through every step and fight for the justice and financial recovery you need to move forward.
Any mistake made by a Fresno rideshare driver can quickly become dangerous and even lead to a collision. Some of the most common causes of rideshare accidents include:
Whether the driver is looking up directions, rushing to complete a trip, or driving while exhausted, these negligent acts can have serious consequences. The damage caused can affect your health, livelihood, and financial stability.
Rideshare companies that employ these drivers also have a duty to keep their customers safe. This means running extensive driver background checks, including both driving and criminal history. If companies such as Uber or Lyft fail to perform such research or ignore warning signs of possible negligence, they can be held liable. Our attorneys can determine who was negligent in your wreck and fight for your fair compensation.
After a Fresno accident involving an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare vehicle, it can be difficult to determine who should be held accountable, especially since state laws have changed over the years. Rideshare companies are required to provide their own insurance when the app is on and may apply different coverages to a rider versus a driver. There are often circumstances that allow you to pursue compensation directly from the rideshare company.
Multiple parties often mean multiple insurance policies may apply. Many rideshare companies, such as Lyft and Uber, carry substantial liability coverage, but different levels of coverage apply to certain driving phases. For example, coverage would apply differently based on whether the driver was waiting for a fare, on their way to pick up a passenger, or actively transporting someone.
It is essential to understand which policy is applicable. Our team has decades of experience handling these distinctions for victims of rideshare accidents, and we can help build your case for the compensation you deserve.
The impact of a car accident can mean physical, emotional, and financial pain. Whether the damages are economic or non-economic, you are entitled to pursue maximum compensation when they are a direct result of someone’s negligence. You can recover damages after a Fresno Uber/Lyft/rideshare collision for:
There is no cap for these damages. That means compensatory damages can reflect the full extent of your injuries, regardless of how expensive they are. Our lawyers at Dunnion Law will account for every cost in your claim.
Even though you may not be at fault for the accident, the at-fault driver’s insurance company will not pay for your medical bills, nor your property damage, until they complete their own liability and damage evaluation. Until then, you must make payment on medical costs associated with your accident or, have your health insurance pay them while your case is underway. It’s important to make sure that all of your medical providers bill your health insurance.
See MoreIt’s advised that you not settle until meeting with our personal injury team. It is likely the insurance company’s offer is well below what you truly deserve. If you accept the settlement and you later need further medical treatment or are unable to work due to your injuries, your settlement and waiver agreement can prevent you from getting additional compensation.
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We encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can file your claim before the California statute of limitations expires. This statute sets how long you have to file a claim depending on the type and cause of your injury.
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After Uber/Lyft/rideshare accidents in Fresno, recovery can be difficult to navigate. Fighting billion-dollar corporations for the compensation you deserve is likely not your priority when you are also struggling with medical care and lost work. That is where Dunnion Law, with over 50 years of experience, can help.
Our attorneys can investigate the wreck, coordinate with all relevant insurers, and pursue the highest possible recovery for you. We know how to identify every liable party and preserve crucial evidence before it disappears. If you sustained injuries in a crash with a rideshare driver, contact us today so we can hear your story and help you explore your legal options.
