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If you were a passenger in a rideshare vehicle and you were injured in an accident due to a negligent driver, a rideshare accident lawyer at Loncar Lyon Jenkins can investigate your accident and help you pursue compensation that can cover the cost of your injuries, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. We understand how stressful and overwhelming the aftermath of an auto accident can be, especially if you sustained injuries. Because of this, our legal team will work tirelessly to make the entire legal process as low stress as possible while fighting for the fair settlement you deserve.
How Can a Rideshare Accident Attorney Help?
After you have been injured in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle, it’s important to seek legal representation as soon as possible. When you hire a rideshare accident lawyer at Loncar Lyon Jenkins, they will handle every aspect of your claim, allowing you to focus on your recovery and moving forward with your life.
During this challenging time, our legal team can also help by:
- Investigating the accident
- Gathering evidence
- Assessing damages
- Consulting with experts
- Interviewing witnesses
- Filing paperwork
- Negotiating with the insurance company
- Filing a lawsuit, if necessary.
At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our legal team will go above and beyond to make the entire legal process as low-stress as possible. From taking on the insurance company and fighting for the compensation you deserve to filing a lawsuit and representing you in court. When you hire a rideshare accident lawyer on our legal team, you’re increasing your chances of a successful outcome.
Ridesharing Company Insurance Coverage
Texas requires all ridesharing companies to carry auto liability insurance that compensates accident victims. The insurance must cover the driver, passenger, or another victim any time the driver operates the vehicle.
How much coverage is available depends on the driver’s job status at the time of the accident. This presents three possible scenarios as follows:
Driver Is Not Active On the App
For you to be eligible for compensation from the rideshare company, the driver must turn on the app and log in to their account when operating the vehicle. If the driver does not log in or turn on the app, the rideshare company is not liable for the accident.
A rideshare accident attorney would submit a claim to the driver’s personal auto insurance company to compensate for damages. If the insurance company accepts the claim, it would assume up to 100 percent liability for all damages.
Driver is Active On the App
If a rideshare driver is logged onto the rideshare app while operating the vehicle, the rideshare company is liable for any accidents or injuries the driver causes. It does not matter if there is a paying passenger in the vehicle.
How much compensation is available in these types of accidents? Rideshare companies offer the following coverage:
- $50,000 for death or bodily injury per person
- $100,000 per accident (wrongful deaths and personal injury claims)
- $50,000 for property damage
These are the minimum amounts that Texas requires. However, the rideshare companies may offer more coverage to cover your damages.
Driver Logs Onto the App and Pairs With a Passenger
Ridesharing companies provide coverage for rideshare accident victims when the driver is responsible for the accident and they are logged onto the app with a paired, paying rider. If the driver is on the way to pick up a passenger or a passenger is in the vehicle, the rideshare company may offer a million dollars in coverage for the following:
- Wrongful death
- Bodily injury
- Property damage
- Rideshare companies also carry uninsured motorist (UM) protection.
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Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
What Damages Am I Entitled to After a Rideshare Accident?
The damages you’re entitled to will depend on many factors, such as:
- The severity of your injuries
- Your level of fault
- How much time you missed at work
And many other variables.
In some cases, an auto accident victim can pursue compensation for the following types of economic and non-economic damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Past and future medical care costs
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability
- Scarring and disfigurement
Your rideshare accident lawyer will carefully assess your damages to ensure you pursue every penny of compensation you’re owed.
What Are Common Causes Of Ridesharing Accidents
Some of the most common causes of rideshare accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Failure to yield
- Failing to stop at a red light or stop sign
- Following too closely
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
What is the Statute Of Limitations for Ridesharing Accidents?
In Texas, you will have two years from the date of the accident to pursue compensation. If you fail to meet this important deadline, your case may be dismissed and you will be unable to pursue compensation for your accident-related losses. When you hire a rideshare accident attorney at Loncar Lyon Jenkins, they can handle every aspect of your case, including ensuring your case is filed within the statute of limitations.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Rideshare Accident Lawyer?
At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our rideshare accident attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. With this type of payment arrangement, there are no upfront costs and you will pay nothing if your case is not successful. If your case is successful, your attorney will subtract a small percentage of your settlement to cover the costs of the legal services provided.
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If you were injured in a rideshare accident that was caused by a negligent driver, contact a rideshare accident attorney at Loncar Lyon Jenkins to schedule a free consultation. We can discuss your case and go over your legal options and rights. Let the legal team at Loncar Lyon Jenkins fight to help you recover the fair settlement you’re owed for an accident that was not your fault.
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Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
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Phone: +1 214 747 0422
Fax: 214.382.5838
424 S. Cesar Chavez Blvd. Dallas TX 75201
