If you or a loved one suffered injuries or damages in a rideshare car accident in Arlington, TX, recovering financial compensation can be complex. You may not know who to hold responsible for driver negligence and which insurance policy applies to your situation. Our Arlington car accident lawyers can lead your compensation case while you recover from the crash.
The Arlington Uber and Lyft rideshare accident lawyers from Loncar Lyon Jenkins will work hard to recover awards for your medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering. Contact us today to speak to a member of our team and to learn more about the legal options that may be available to you.
We Can Work on Your Arlington Uber or Lyft Rideshare Cash Without Any Upfront Fees
Some injured passengers and others in rideshare accidents may let concerns about cost keep them from hiring a rideshare lawyer to handle their case. People who hire Loncar Lyon Jenkins don’t have to worry about that. We will lead your rideshare vehicle accident case on a contingency fee basis. That means we can start as soon as possible without requiring any upfront fees or costs. Securing legal representation promptly after an auto collision ensures you have someone protecting your rights and looking out for your interests.
We Will File Your Rideshare Accident Lawsuit Case on Time
You have a limited time to file a lawsuit under Texas personal injury law. If you were injured in a rideshare vehicle, you generally have a 2-year time limit to file a personal injury lawsuit or wrongful death lawsuit, per Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. Contact an Arlington Uber and Lyft rideshare accident lawyer today to discuss your claim before the deadline expires. You risk protecting your right to sue for damages if it expires before you file your case.
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How Our Attorneys Can Help Your Arlington, TX, Uber and Lyft Car Accident Case
Because rideshare accidents can involve multiple at-fault parties and different rules, they can quickly become complex legal matters. For this reason and others, some injury victims seek counsel from a personal injury attorney.
Our Arlington rideshare accident team can help you with either an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit for damages. While they recover from the auto accident, we can handle the following:
- Preserving evidence: Our lawyers can help extract important information about your accident from the accident report and the rideshare app.
- Investigating your claim: We can review any pictures or video you or other parties took at the scene of the accident and help identify all potentially liable parties.
- Communicating with the rideshare company and insurance companies: We can also handle communications with the insurance company and report the accident to the rideshare company. This can be especially helpful as it is easy to make a seemingly innocent statement that can jeopardize your right to compensation.
- Negotiating your financial recovery: We will help gather information about the damages you have sustained and negotiate for a fair resolution of your claim.
- Preparing your case for trial: We will prepare your rideshare case for trial if the insurance provider refuses to offer you a fair settlement.
We Will Demand Recovery for Your Uber or Lyft Crash Damages
If you were injured in an accident involving a rideshare driver in the Arlington area, you may be eligible to receive fair compensation for the damages you sustained in the accident. Common economic damages and non-economic damages that rideshare accident victims may sustain include:
- Medical expenses
- Property damage
- Lost income
- Lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of companionship
- Enjoyment of life
- Impaired quality of life
Each case is different, so our ArOur team will investigate your accident and determine a fair settlement for your rideshare accident.
Rideshare Accidents and Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Arlington, TX
In 2017, Uber reported that 49 people died in Uber-related accidents. That number increased to 58 in 2018. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §71.004 allows the surviving spouse, children, and parents of a person who died because of the negligence of another person to bring a claim to recover damages to compensate them for the losses caused by the untimely death.
The surviving family members may be able to recover the following types of damages due to the death of their loved one:
- The decedent’s medical expenses
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost earning capacity
- Lost care, maintenance, services, support, and advice the deceased person would have provided to the surviving family members
- Lost love, companionship, comfort, and society
- Lost inheritance
- Pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish
If you lost a loved one in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle, our team’s Arlington wrongful death lawyer wants to help you. Call Loncar Lyon Jenkins today for a free consultation.
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We Help All Parties Injured in Arlington, TX, Rideshare Accidents
Our team can help you, regardless of whether you were:
- A rideshare passenger
- A rideshare driver
- A driver or passenger in another involved vehicle
- A cyclist or pedestrian hit by an Uber or Lyft driver
There Are No Special Requirements for Drivers Who Work for Uber or Lyft in Arlington, TX
While it is easy to assume that drivers for Uber and Lyft are employees, they aren’t. They are independent contractors who don’t need special driver’s licenses as commercial drivers do. There also are no special criteria that require Uber and Lyft contractors to be good drivers or have training that would make them particularly suited for this line of work.
Additionally, since rideshare drivers are paid by the ride, they may be incentivized to complete as many rides as possible in a short time. This may encourage them to take shortcuts with safety that can lead to accidents.
You must understand what insurance coverage applies when a rideshare accident happens since Texas law requires them to have personal insurance. Determining this is not as easy as it sounds, but a personal injury attorney with our firm can review the situation and identify which auto insurance policies should cover your damages. We will hold the negligent driver in your case accountable.
How Minimum Insurance Requirements for Rideshare Drivers Under Texas Law Affects Your Arlington Case
The insurance that may apply during an Uber or Lyft accident depends on what phase the ride was in when the accident occurred. Texas law requires the following insurance based on the timing of the accident:
While There Is a Passenger in the Vehicle
Texas Insurance Code § 1954.054 requires the following minimum liability insurance be in place during a rideshare transaction, including when the passenger makes a ride request, or a passenger is in the vehicle:
- $1 million for bodily injury, death, and property damage per incident
- Uninsured, underinsured, and personal injury protection coverage as otherwise required
The rideshare company must also provide uninsured, underinsured, and personal injury protection coverage if the state requires it.
While the App Is On
Texas Insurance Code § 1954.052 requires the following minimum liability insurance be in place while the app is on and the driver is waiting for a ride request:
- $50,000 for bodily injury or death for each person
- $100,000 for bodily injury or death per accident
- $25,000 property damage
The state might also require uninsured, underinsured, and personal injury protection coverage.
While the App Is Off
If the app is off, the driver must still comply with the state’s minimum liability insurance requirements of:
- $30,000 for bodily injury per person
- $60,000 for bodily injury per accident
- $25,000 for property damage
We will establish what liability coverage applies to your case and if it can cover your losses, including medical care, physical therapy, vehicle damage, and other losses.
Establishing Liability in an Arlington, TX, Rideshare Accident Claim
When a motor vehicle accident occurs in Texas, the involved insurance companies will attempt to determine which driver was at fault. This usually comes down to showing that a driver was negligent and caused the accident by:
- Speeding
- Being distracted
- Drinking and driving
- Following too closely
- Violating traffic laws
Objective evidence may help establish who caused your rideshare accident, such as:
- The police report
- Medical records
- Photos of the accident scene in Arlington
- Traffic camera footage
- Dashcam footage
- Eyewitness statements
- Expert witness testimony, such as that from an accident reconstructionist
- Physical damage from both vehicles
This evidence may help you establish that the rideshare driver was acting carelessly at the time of the accident.
Call Us Today After an Arlington, TX, Uber or Lyft Rideshare Crash
If you got hurt during a rideshare ride, an Arlington Uber and Lyft rideshare accident lawyer from Loncar Lyon Jenkins is ready to represent you. We provide responsive legal assistance and a free case review to help you learn about your legal rights and options.
Our rideshare attorneys do not charge any attorney fees or costs unless and until we recover your deserved compensation. Call us today for a legal consultation. We can start on your Lyft or Uber case without any upfront fees or costs.
