Middlesex County Uber Accident Attorney

People in Middlesex County, New Jersey, and throughout the country have come to rely on Uber and Lyft’s ridesharing services to get them safely from place to place. Though Uber and Lyft are affordable and typically safe means of transportation, Uber and Lyft drivers are only human, and human error frequently leads to accidents. If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident, contact a knowledgeable Middlesex County Uber accident attorney from Stathis & Leonardis for help today.

Uber & Lyft Accident Attorney Serving Clients in Middlesex County & All of NJ

Our legal team is dedicated to helping all those who’ve been injured in accidents here in Middlesex County and throughout New Jersey. If you’re one of them, you shouldn’t hire just any attorney to represent you; you should hire an experienced Middlesex County, New Jersey auto accident attorney who can effectively fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve.

Uber/Lyft’s Liability Coverage – When You Were Hurt Matters

The first thing you should understand about auto accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers is that where and how you were injured matters when it comes to how their liability coverage will compensate you for your injuries. For example, if you were hurt when the Uber or Lyft driver wasn’t yet logged into the rideshare app, this is known as Period 0, and the rideshare companies will not provide you with any liability coverage. This means that you and your Uber/Lyft accident attorney will have to go through the driver’s private insurance, and not Uber or Lyft’s coverage.

That being said, if you were hurt either while the driver was logged in to the app but before accepting a ride, after the driver accepted a ride but before they picked up the individual, or while you were in the rideshare vehicle and en route to your destination, you should be covered under Uber or Lyft’s insurance policy. Uber or Lyft will provide the most in liability coverage (up to $1 million) for those injured as passengers in Uber/Lyft vehicles while en route to their destination.

Your Injury Claim

The foundation of any valid personal injury claim is a strong body of evidence. You and your Uber accident attorney must satisfy the burden of proof, meaning you’ll have to prove you were injured as a direct result of another party’s negligence. To do so, it’s best to collect the following evidence both at the scene of the accident and afterward, if possible:

• Pictures of any damage to vehicles, property, and your injuries
• Witness statements
• A copy of the police report
• The Uber/Lyft driver’s contact information
• Medical documentation regarding your injuries

Contact an Uber & Lyft Accident Attorney Today

The bottom line is that if you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident due to no fault of your own, the time to act is now, and our firm is here to help you through each phase of the legal process ahead. Contact Stathis & Leonardis today to schedule your free initial consultation with our competent and dedicated legal team.