Uber and Lyft can be convenient, but they’re not always safe. Rideshare drivers are more distracted than other motorists on the road, and many are tired and in a rush. When you suffer injuries in an Uber accident in Henderson, NV, it’s important to consider your legal rights. You deserve compensation, and our Henderson auto accident attorneys can help you take on the insurance companies that will try to stand in your way.
Choosing Benson & Bingham to fight for you means working with a team of award-winning litigators with 25+ years of experience and a multi-million-dollar track record of success. When the insurance company pushes you to settle early, we’ll push back and fight for a result that represents your losses and makes you whole.
We offer a free consultation, so contact us to arrange a time to discuss your rideshare accident case for free.
What Does an Uber/Lyft Accident Attorney Do?
Uber and Lyft are rideshare services, so accidents involving their vehicles can be complicated, thanks to heated disputes regarding liability and the involvement of multiple insurance companies and insurance policies. Hiring a Henderson personal injury lawyer to handle your Uber or Lyft car accident case puts experience, resources, and critical knowledge on your side when it matters most.
When you trust Benson & Bingham with your rideshare accident case, we’ll:
- Investigate your accident right away to ensure that valuable evidence, including Uber/Lyft app data, driver cell phone records, video recordings, property damage, and witness statements, is preserved
- Handle all conversations with the insurance company so you don’t feel pressured to settle for less than what your Uber/Lyft accident case is worth
- Build a case based on strong legal arguments, persuasive facts, and compelling evidence so that there’s no room for lowball offers when we negotiate
- Push back against claims of comparative fault designed to limit or bar your financial recovery
- Take your Uber/Lyft accident lawsuit to a jury, if necessary
There’s a strict two-year time limit on most Uber/Lyft accident cases in Nevada. If you miss the filing period, you lose the right to hold a negligent rideshare driver, Uber or Lyft’s insurance company, or another liable party responsible for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Contact our Henderson Uber and Lyft accident attorneys to discuss your case for free today.
Who Pays For My Uber/Lyft Accident Injuries?
You can pursue compensation from anyone who contributed to your Uber or Lyft accident, including the negligent rideshare driver, a third-party driver, a transportation company, or an auto manufacturer. You can’t sue Uber or Lyft, because their drivers are independent contractors, not employees. However, rideshare services are required to maintain insurance policies with high limits, and those can be within reach if you exhaust other coverage.
Rideshare policies typically cover up to $50,000/$100,000 in bodily injury when a driver is on duty, and up to $1 million in liability once a driver accepts a ride request. These policies are secondary to other policies, which means you usually have to max out the negligent rideshare driver’s personal policy before Uber or Lyft’s provider will pay for your injuries.
Call Our Henderson Rideshare Accident Lawyers For a Free Case Review
Broken bones, brain injuries, spinal injuries, burns, and soft tissue injuries are all common consequences of rideshare accidents in Nevada. Between medical bills and lost wages, the costs can be staggering. When you factor in the life changes and trauma you experience as a rideshare car accident victim, the true value of your legal claim can be considerable. Benson & Bingham can help you pursue a complicated legal claim and demand what you’re owed.
Call our Henderson Uber/Lyft accident lawyers today. Your first consultation is free.