Georgia Uber & Lyft Rideshare Accident Attorneys

Were You Seriously Injured In a Rideshare Accident in Georgia?

Car crashes that result in serious injuries often have complicated legal proceedings, especially when you need to get multiple insurance companies involved in the process.

If you were injured while riding in a Lyft or Uber, you will need to get in touch with the company’s insurer on top of your own, and the insurance providers of any other drivers involved in the crash.

With so many moving legal parts involved in the process, it is in your best interest to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to represent you throughout the legal proceedings.

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If you were seriously injured in a car crash, it’s important to find the right legal representation to help you fight for the maximum compensation possible.

Our Georgia rideshare accident attorneys at Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C. have represented hundreds of clients, and through our efforts, have secured dozens of million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.

Contact our Uber and Lyft accident lawyers in Georgia today to learn more about what we can do for you.

Lyft And Uber Insurance Policies

In most cases, the compensation you receive after being injured in a car crash comes from the other driver’s personal insurance policy.

If you were injured in a crash involving an Uber or Lyft, then you may also be able to seek additional compensation from that company’s insurance policy. The amount available for you to recover may vary depending on your driver.

Uber’s Accident Insurance Policy

• While the driver’s Uber app is in driver mode:
  • Up to $25,000 for property damage
  • Up to $50,000 for bodily injuries, per person
  • Up to $100,000 for bodily injuries, total
    • After the driver matched with a rider:
• Whichever is less: repair cost or actual cash value of the vehicle, $1,000 deductible
  • Up to $1 million for crashes caused by underinsured and/or uninsured motorists
  • Up to $1 million for total liability coverage Lyft’s Insurance Policy

Lyft’s Accident Insurance Policy

• While the driver’s Lyft app is in driver mode:
  • Up to $25,000 for property damage
  • Up to $50,000 for bodily injuries, per person
  • Up to $100,000 for bodily injuries, total
    • After the driver matched with a rider:
• Whichever is less: repair cost or actual cash value of the vehicle, $2,500 deductible
  • Up to $1 million for crashes caused by underinsured and/or uninsured motorists
  • Up to $1 million for total liability coverage

Call us at (706) 354-4000 to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney today.

Factors That Affect Your Georgia Rideshare Accident Settlement

Lyft and Uber accident settlements will vary on a case-by-case basis.

As a general rule, the more serious injuries sustained during a rideshare accident, the more valuable the case becomes. This is because, typically, if your injuries are worse, your economic losses are higher and emotional damage more significant.

Below, our Georgia rideshare accident lawyers review a list of factors that will affect your rideshare settlement.

The Severity of Injuries

It is extremely important to get medical treatment as soon as possible for injuries sustained during a rideshare accident. Hospital records are critical evidence for a rideshare settlement.

Beyond that, future medical bills and rehabilitation costs will greatly factor into a rideshare settlement.

Economic Damage Suffered

Economic damage suffered can mean anything from a loss of income due to recovery time to a loss of future income as a result of disabilities.

After a crash, you may not be able to perform the same jobs as before, so you would be entitled to a higher rideshare settlement.

Non-Economic Damage Suffered

Emotional damage suffered and recurring physical pain from your rideshare accident are factors of your settlement. There are many ways that non-economic damage is calculated. This will vary on a case-by-case basis.

You may also be entitled to a higher rideshare settlement if the at-fault party acted intentionally or recklessly with disregard for the life and health of others. In many jurisdictions, reckless behavior can include driving while under the influence or hit and run accidents.

The behavior of the at-fault party will affect your rideshare settlement greatly.

Insurance Policy Coverage

Your rideshare settlement will be affected by insurance policy coverage. Each rideshare company and driver will have different insurance policy coverage during different phases of the ride, like we explained above. These differences will affect how much of a rideshare settlement an insurance company will cover.

Our Skilled Personal Injury Lawyers Are Ready To Serve You

At Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C. we have spent the last 40 years representing injured victims throughout the United States in their time of need.

Through our efforts, we have secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients.

If you were seriously injured in a rideshare accident, give our firm a call at (706) 354-4000 or send us an online message to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.