If you were injured in a rideshare accident in Forrest or Lamar County, you might have a valid insurance claim for compensation. A Hattiesburg Uber and Lyft rideshare accident attorney from the Morris Bart law firm may be able to help you recover money damages to pay your medical bills, cover time away from work, and more.
A rideshare car accident lawyer from our office will provide an initial consultation and case assessment at no charge to you or your family. We believe it is essential for all accident victims to understand their rights, especially when the liable party might be a large corporation. The way insurance works in these cases is complex, and you need to file your claim with the proper provider.
Who Can Recover Compensation After an Accident with Uber or Lyft?
You may need to file an insurance claim following an incident with an Uber or Lyft driver. This includes:
- Those who were hurt while riding in the Uber or Lyft vehicle
- Those hit in their car by a rideshare driver
- Pedestrians or cyclists struck by a rideshare driver
Most of these cases settle out of court. We may be able to negotiate a settlement on your behalf if we represent you in your case. Suing the driver or suing to recover more compensation through the rideshare company’s insurance provider is also a possibility.
There are several types of damages you can pursue following a rideshare accident. This will depend significantly on the costs and losses you incurred and the documentation available to prove them. Some common recoverable damages we seek for our clients include:
- Medical bills and related expenses
- Future and ongoing costs for managing injuries and lasting impairments
- Lost income while wounds heal
- Reduced ability to work if there are long-term injuries
- Property damages
- Pain and suffering
- Other intangible losses
We also manage wrongful death claims for families who lost a loved one in one of these collisions. Again, our attorneys can review the facts of these cases and offer specific information based on the details we discuss during this free consultation.
For a free legal consultation with a Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accident lawyer serving Hattiesburg, call 800-537-8185
Our Lawyers Know How to Manage Lyft and Uber Accident Claims
For more than 40 years, attorneys from the Morris Bart law firm have provided representation and services to accident victims across the Gulf South, including Mississippi. We understand how these cases work and what it takes to get our clients the money damages they need and deserve.
We take the necessary steps to prove what happened and who was responsible.This is possible because we:
- Obtain all available records, including the police report
- Determine what phase the rideshare driver was in when the crash occurred
- Interview eyewitnesses
- Survey the scene
- Work with accident reconstruction experts
- Call in other experts as necessary
- Analyze the physical evidence
- Document and value their expenses and losses
Once we have a strong case, we can demand a payout from the insurer and negotiate a settlement. A lawsuit may be necessary if they refuse to pay as much as we believe our client deserves.
We are a contingency fee law firm. We never ask a client or their family to pay any upfront fees. Instead, we get paid from the settlement or jury award.
While we offer consultations over the phone, in a location convenient for you, or via video call, we also have a Hattiesburg office located at:
6 Plaza Dr
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Hattiesburg Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accident Lawyer Near Me 800-537-8185
Uber and Lyft Offer Insurance Coverage for Drivers Under Some Circumstances
One of the reasons why many victims of ridesharing accidents ask us for help is because it is often difficult to determine which insurance policy was effective and primary when a crash occurred. While both Lyft and Uber provide coverage for their drivers, there are times when other policies provide primary coverage. This can be challenging to sort out, especially if you are also trying to heal from accident injuries.
To begin, you must understand the phases a rideshare driver moves through while working:
- Logged off the app
- On the app and looking for a rider
- Matched with a rider, going to pick them up
- Rider in the car
As long as the driver is signed into the app, the last three cycles repeat over and over. What phase the driver is in when a collision occurs can affect the insurance coverage available. In general:
- When the driver is not on the app, their auto liability coverage is the only option.
- When they are on the app looking for a rider, their coverage is primary, with contingency coverage provided by the rideshare company.
- When they match with a rider and the rider is in the vehicle, the rideshare company provides at least $1 million in liability coverage as the primary insurance.
We identify the insurance policy or policies available based on the facts of our client’s accident. Then, we build a claim and negotiate with that insurer for a just settlement. This allows our clients to focus on healing and getting their life back.
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Can I Sue the Rideshare Company?
It may be possible to sue the driver or rideshare company, depending on the facts of your case. However, this is not usually necessary. The significant liability policies provided by the ridesharing companies cover most injuries.
If we need to sue, Mississippi law limits how long we can wait. In general, accident victims only have up to three years from the accident date to sue under Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49. Certain circumstances can alter this deadline, so connect with us as soon as possible to be sure.
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You can speak with a lawyer from the Morris Bart law office in Hattiesburg for free today. We want to discuss your rideshare accident and legal options with you. Contact us to learn more.
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