Uber/Lyft Accidents

Our Fort Lauderdale Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyers Are Dedicated to You

At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we put our clients first. A full legal team handles every case, so we can give you the time and attention that you deserve. Past clients have emphasized our personal level of care in testimonials about our law firm: 

• “I was given personal attention and felt that my lawyer had my best interest in mind. He fought hard in circumstances that were complex and always made me feel like my case was a priority.” – Kalyn J.
• “All the staff are professional and pay attention to every detail in our case and are very quick to respond every time we emailed/called.” –Micha B.

Rideshare accidents can be complicated and frustrating, whether you were a passenger, driver, or in another vehicle. This is especially true when you are dealing with injuries. When our car accident attorneys take on your case, we take the burden of your personal injury claim off your shoulders. Our legal team can:

• Handle all communications with the parties involved
• Negotiate with insurance companies
• Answer any question or concerns that you may have
• Ensure that all paperwork is done correctly and is filed within any applicable deadlines
• Keep you updated on every aspect of your case
• Gather evidence to support your claim
• Fight for you to get the full compensation that you are entitled to
• Represent you in court, if needed

Our Uber & Lyft Attorneys Fight for Your Right to Compensation

Car accident injuries can change your life drastically. For example, broken bones can require physical therapy, spinal cord injuries (SCIs) may mean surgeries, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) could mean you’ll require care for the rest of your life.

In addition to medical expenses, you may also be missing work. On top of your physical pain, you may have lasting trauma. All of these are losses that you have suffered because of your injuries.

Our Uber & Lyft accident attorneys in Fort Lauderdale understand that life after an accident is never the same, and we fight for you to receive fair compensation. Some losses that may be eligible for compensation include:

• Medical Expenses: This covers emergency room visits, doctor and specialist appointments, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and more.
• Lost Wages and Loss of Possible Benefits: We can seek your missed income from work and the loss of potential benefits, such as PTO, salary increases, or bonuses.
• Diminished or Lost Earning Capacity: Our legal team can pursue this type of damage if your injuries force you to take on a lower-paying role or leave the workforce all together.
• Pain and Suffering: Non-economic damages such as your physical pain and emotional distress typically qualify you for compensation.

Do not accept the first settlement offer the insurance company makes, as it may not reflect all of your losses. Rosenberg & Rosenberg can negotiate with the insurer for an appropriate amount.

Navigating Complex Rideshare Accident Claims in Fort Lauderdale

Handling a rideshare accident case means understanding the complexities that surround the employment structure of these apps. Because Uber, Lyft, and other competitors classify drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, they can dispute and deny liability when their drivers are involved in accidents.

For example, coverage can vary depending on the facts of a wreck and whether the rideshare driver was:

• Transporting a passenger
• En route to pick up a fare
• Not using the app

How Rideshare Accident Insurance Works

Uber’s insurance policies and Lyft’s insurance policies offer different tiers of coverage depending on a driver’s activity. For example:

• Passengers in an Uber or Lyft are covered by the company’s $1 million insurance policy. This policy includes uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, which means injured passengers can still recover compensation even if the other driver involved did not have insurance.
• Motorists driving their own vehicle who are injured by an Uber or Lyft driver transporting a fare are also covered by the $1 million policy.

When Uber or Lyft drivers are not transporting fares, however, those they injure may have a more difficult time determining what, if anything, is covered. For example, rideshare services have lower policy limits when a driver is simply active and looking for a fare but not on the way to pick up a passenger.

Lyft and Uber also generally do not cover drivers when they are not using the app and are considered off the clock. In these situations, Rosenberg & Rosenberg can help injured victims pursue compensation through the driver’s personal insurance.

How Our Fort Lauderdale Lawyers Build Strong Cases for Compensation

Determining the nature of the accident and who was responsible for it is an essential part of recovering compensation. For example, the insurance company you deal with will differ depending on if the rideshare driver or another party was at fault for the accident. 

Our Fort Lauderdale Uber & Lyft accident attorneys can build your case to determine liability in various ways. These may include:

• Obtaining crash reports and medical records
• Gathering and analyzing evidence from the scene of the accident
• Reviewing photos and video footage from the accident
• Interviewing witnesses
• Consulting with expert witnesses, such as highway safety experts, medical professionals, or accident reconstructionists

Contact our Fort Lauderdale rideshare accident attorneys at Rosenberg & Rosenberg to discuss your case today.

Legal Deadlines for Your Fort Lauderdale Rideshare Accident Case

There are legal ramifications for delaying your case:

• Certain forms of evidence, such as surveillance footage or company documents, may disappear or lose value over time. This could make it harder for our auto accident lawyers to prove your case.
• Under Florida Statutes § 95.11, you typically only have two years to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. In most cases, this two-year timeframe begins on the date of your accident. Our legal team can ensure that all paperwork is filed within any required legal time frames.
• If a loved one passed away after a rideshare accident, you also generally only have two years to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. If such a tragedy has occurred, one of our Fort Lauderdale wrongful death attorneys can help you pursue compensation for your loss.

Protect your right to take legal action by acting swiftly. Our legal team is ready to assist you in English, Spanish, or Creole.

What Should You Do if You’ve Been in a Fort Lauderdale Rideshare Accident?

After a car accident, your first priority should always be ensuring your safety and the safety of any others involved. If you or someone else has been injured, call 911 or emergency services immediately. When possible, get out of the direct line of oncoming traffic. If no one is in need of emergency care, it is still important to seek medical care for your injuries so you can begin treatment promptly.

Our rideshare crash attorneys also recommend that you:

• Call the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Police officers can help ensure that everyone involved is safe and cordon off traffic if needed. They will also fill out a crash report which contains their observations of the accident, as well as descriptions of evidence. This crash report is often beneficial evidence for personal injury claims.
• Report the crash to the rideshare service. You may be able to do this through the app or online.
• If you are able to do so safely, taking photos or video of the accident scene and your injuries can be helpful.
• Avoid taking any blame when talking about the accident to anyone involved, such as the rideshare companies, the police, or insurance companies. You should also avoid posting about the accident on social media.

While liability and coverage issues can complicate Uber and Lyft accident cases, our Fort Lauderdale car crash lawyers at Rosenberg & Rosenberg can help you clearly understand your rights and legal options.

Contact Our Fort Lauderdale Legal Team to Get Started on Your Case Today

Over the years, our award-winning lawyers have leveraged our knowledge of personal injury law to recover millions of dollars on behalf of the injured and the wronged. These include successful recoveries in even the most challenging cases.

If you would like to learn about your rights following an accident involving a rideshare driver, reach out to Rosenberg & Rosenberg for a free case evaluation. Our Fort Lauderdale Uber & Lyft accident lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t owe us a dime unless we win your case.