Rideshare Accidents
Las Vegas Rideshare Accident Attorneys
Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft move millions of people around the world every day. However, their increasing popularity has a dark side. Research shows that rideshare services account for about a 3 percent increase in traffic-accident fatalities since 2011. That’s about 987 deaths per day due to the increasing number of rideshare vehicles on the road.
When Uber and Lyft drivers cause accidents, it involves complex legal issues related to liability and compensation, such as: Who is responsible for paying for your damages? How much insurance coverage is available to make you and your family whole? Where do you begin to make a claim with all the different parties involved?
If you were in an Uber or Lyft accident, the quickest way to resolve these issues and get what you and your family deserve is by speaking with our experienced team during a 100% free consultation.
Who is Responsible for My Uber or Lyft Accident?
Uber and Lyft will not pay for losses in every accident. Even if your claim is covered, both Uber and Lyft have insurance liability coverage limits that vary depending on which phase of the trip the driver is engaged in at the time the accident occurred.
If the ridesharing accident occurred after the driver turned on the app, but before they accepted a ride, there is coverage of up to $50,000 for bodily injury per person, $100,000 for bodily injury per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. If the accident occurred after ride matching or while the driver is transporting the passenger, Uber and Lyft have primary liability coverage of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage for passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians. Additionally, Uber and Lyft have $1,000,000 in uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage when another driver is at fault and does not have sufficient insurance.
To discuss these issues with experienced Las Vegas Uber and Lyft accident attorneys, contact the team at Cohan PLLC to protect your rights.
The Cohan PLLC Way
Cohan PLLC prepares every contested matter as if a trial is inevitable because we have the experience to go to the courtroom when necessary, as we have in hundreds of cases and arbitrations. Cohan PLLC has learned over time that this is the best way to present a formidable case to a judge or jury. Our preparedness helps give us an advantage at the negotiating table. This often leads to avoiding a costly trial or appellate process through a favorable settlement or quick disposition.
We take an aggressive approach to every case we handle. We do this based on our experience, having learned to do this work defending Fortune 500 Companies and insurance companies. We know their game because they taught us. At Cohan PLLC, we use this advantage to protect your rights and your family’s future.
The Experience You Need
Being injured by someone else's negligence can cause a feeling of overwhelming confusion. Often, clients come to us because they don't know what to do next. Do they have a claim against anyone? How much can they recover? How can they afford a funeral in the wake of a wrongful death? How can they get the body of a deceased loved one back to their home country? Most of our clients ask an even more straightforward question: How do I ensure my family's stability with all my medical expenses?
Regardless of what kind of accident you were involved in, you are bound to have questions. Cohan PLLC will help you get all the answers. To help during this challenging time, we have compiled some of the most commonly asked questions and provided general answers. Review your legal options with us in a 100% free consultation for specific answers about your case. Call (888) 424-2736 when you've read what you need.