Ordering a ride from a rideshare vehicle is a convenient choice, and a wise one if you’ve had a few drinks. Unfortunately, rideshare drivers are just like anyone else on the road. They are capable of causing accidents and can also be among the victims in a crash. A Spanish Fork personal injury lawyer can help when you need powerful representation after a rideshare accident.
The attorneys at Siegfried & Jensen have served over 35,000 clients since 1990, and we have a 97% success rate. A rideshare accident lawyer in Spanish Fork is ready to add you to that winning history by fighting for the compensation you deserve.
Get in Touch With a Spanish Fork Rideshare Accident Lawyer Right Away
There are a variety of ways a lawyer can help you after a car crash. As soon as we enter a partnership, our team can speak to other involved parties on your behalf. Insurance representatives may call with questions or even to offer a fast settlement. Let us handle those conversations. Often, representatives can twist your words and use them against you, or try to intimidate you into settling for a low offer.
We can also provide guidance and support, directing you to doctors and helping you follow through with treatment orders. You may want to talk about the accident and your injuries. That’s natural, but you have to be very careful deciding who you talk to and what you say. You can talk to us for support and for direction on what to say or not say to others.
Rideshare accidents come with more potential complications than other motor-vehicle crashes. We can explain what to do if you’re in a car accident with an Uber or other rideshare company vehicle. You’ll need to report the accident to the company, and we can help you do that without accidentally harming your claim.
For a free legal consultation with a rideshare accident lawyer serving Spanish Fork, call (801) 266-0999
Determining Negligence in Rideshare Accidents Requires an Investigation
A critical element of collecting compensation is proving negligence and liability after a car crash. You need to show that the at-fault party committed an action, or failed to take needed action, to uphold your safety. Then, you need to present evidence to support your claim against the negligent party.
In crashes between non-commercial vehicles, the at-fault driver’s insurance usually pays the victim’s damages. It could also be that a vehicle malfunction caused the crash, and the vehicle manufacturer’s insurance could be culpable. A negligent driver could have hit you while driving for their job. The employer’s insurance often pays in those situations.
Rideshare drivers are not employees of the rideshare company. They are hired as independent contractors. Rideshare companies use this hiring system to protect themselves from liability. Still, there are insurance structures in place to offer you protection. A Spanish Fork rideshare accident attorney knows how those structures work and can fight to hold the liable party accountable.
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Rideshare-Driver Insurance Structures
Other rideshare companies follow the same, or a system comparable to, the auto insurance maintained by Uber. All rideshare drivers must have their own auto insurance to cover their damages in a crash. Rideshare companies provide additional insurance for third-party victims.
When drivers are active on the rideshare app but have not confirmed a ride, company coverage offers third-party liability of $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage. Coverage of $1,000,000 per accident applies to crashes occurring when the driver is en route to a confirmed pickup or traveling with passengers.
If you are the rideshare driver and also a victim, you could recoup property damage losses from company policies under certain circumstances. No matter your status, get help from a rideshare accident attorney in Spanish Fork. Insurance companies often scrutinize claims carefully and may dispute liability or damages. An attorney can fight to make companies pay what they owe.
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An Attorney Knows the True Value of Your Claim
Siegfried & Jensen knows how to assess damages after a car crash. Representatives for the other side will downplay your losses and underestimate their effects on your life. If their efforts go unchallenged, you will not get the compensation you need to recover and rightfully deserve.
Our team can examine your circumstances, adding up your immediate losses and expected needs. For example, you should not have to pay for your medical treatment. If your care needs continue, those ongoing expenses also warrant coverage. The same applies to your lost wages. If you cannot return to work, we will demand compensation for lost future earnings.
Your pain and suffering also matter. Physical pain and disability change your quality of life. Your injuries could prevent you from moving through your daily life independently or from participating in activities and social engagements you previously enjoyed. Our settlement demand will reflect the value of those and any other related losses, too.
Settlement or Trial
Many car accident claims settle without going to trial, but “many” is not “all.” We will be prepared to exercise your right to fight in court if the other side refuses to negotiate productively or make reasonable offers. You must preserve that right by filing your lawsuit with the court within the statute of limitations established in Utah Code 78B-2-307.
For most car accident claims, this deadline is four years. Don’t let that generous window stop you from forming a fast legal partnership. A rideshare accident attorney in Spanish Fork has increased opportunities to collect evidence and protect you from claim-harming mistakes when you connect soon after your accident, and we handle filing and all legalities for you.
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You Don’t Have to Settle for Less
You don’t have to settle for inferior representation or for a lowball insurance offer. Instead, partner with a Spanish Fork rideshare accident lawyer from Siegfried & Jensen. Connect with us to arrange a free case consultation.
Our track record and client reviews show that you can trust our exceptional team to reach the best outcome available.
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