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Beverly Hills Uber and Lyft Accidents

Even though Beverly Hills has a relatively small population of 34,697, there is a massive influx of tourists and residents around Los Angeles who come to the area to shop, dine, and explore the city’s sights. A number of resident and non-residents alike are among the 36% of the Unites States who use ridesharing apps – most commonly for going to or coming back from dinner or a party. Though popular rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are touted as safe ways to get around, rideshare passengers and drivers around them may be at greater risk for injuries from Uber and Lyft accidents than they realize.

Common Causes of Beverly Hills Uber and Lyft Accidents

In Beverly Hills, with limited parking, numerous options for dining and entertainment, and lack of efficient public transportation, Uber and Lyft have become popular, economical methods of getting around town. However, even when using rideshare services, Uber and Lyft passengers as well as drivers around them face risks from poor driving behavior and heavily congested roads. Many factors can cause Uber and Lyft accidents like:

  • Intoxicated driving
  • Distracted driving
  • Driving while intoxicated
  • Unsafe turns
  • Failure to yield
  • Speeding

Driving recklessly or negligent way can cause car accidents and result in serious or even deadly injuries. It’s common to see injuries such as whiplash, broken and fractured bones, neck and back injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. Victims lucky enough to survive can face a lifetime of recovery, lost wages, physical pain, and astronomical medical bills; a moment of negligence can change the rest of someone’s physical and financial future for a lifetime.

Winning Your Beverly Hills Uber or Lyft Case

After a Beverly Hills car accident, you deserve compensation for your injuries. Victims commonly bring a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company for your injuries; a skilled California car accident attorney can negotiate on your behalf with the insurance company and conduct an independent investigation if needed to get the best possible offer on your behalf. However, if a fair settlement isn’t reached it may be necessary to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in court against the wrongdoer and see damages.

In a personal injury lawsuit, you may be awarded damages for injuries such as:

  • Medical expenses
  • Property damage
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning income capacity
  • Pain and suffering

If the accident caused your loved one’s death, you may be entitled to damages in a wrongful death action. Though nothing can bring back your deceased loved one, courts may award you damages to compensate for financial harms you’ve suffered as a result of the death as well as the value of lost companionship, love, and support in the household.

Who Is Liable in a Beverly Hills Uber of Lyft Accident?

Because Uber and Lyft rideshare vehicles are owned and driven by individuals and not corporations, it often gets confusing when determining liability, who pays damages, and whose insurance is involved when an accident takes place. The answer depends whether a rideshare driver was on duty at the time of the accident or currently picking up, transporting, or depositing a paying passenger for Uber or Lyft.

If the at-fault driver was off duty, their personal auto insurance policy – which is required by law on their vehicle – should pay damages up to the limits of the policy. However, if an at-fault driver was on shift then the rideshare company’s insurance policy will cover claims and damages up to a certain level depending on the driver’s status with a passenger. Current laws reflect that:

  • If the driver was on duty but doesn’t have a passenger at the time of the accident – Uber and Lyft have $50,000 bodily injury liability coverage for a person, $100,000 total bodily injury coverage per single accident, and $25,000 coverage for property damage in an accident where their driver is at fault.
  • If a rideshare accident occurred after a driver accepts a passenger ride request but before the passenger has been dropped and competed their ride – both Uber and Lyft will cover the driver with a liability and underinsured or uninsured motorist policy worth $1 million.

If both these situations, if your damages are greater than these insurance coverage amounts, you’ll want to file a suit holding the at-fault driver personally liable for your damages.

What to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident

A car accident is a traumatic event, so it’s understandable you may be unsure what steps you need to take. However, taking a few simple actions can greatly benefit you in the short term and the long run.

  • Notify law enforcement
  • Gather eyewitness information and take photographs of the accident scene
  • Get immediate medical attention even if you believe you weren’t injured
  • Don’t admit fault, apologize, or downplay your injuries
  • Keep records of medical bills, lost wages, and other damages from the accident
  • Contact an experienced Beverly Hills Uber or Lyft accident attorney

Get Help from a Beverly Hills Uber or Lyft Accident Attorney

If you’re injured or lose a loved one as a result of a rideshare accident, it is important to take steps quickly to get the compensation you deserve. To get the help you need and maximum possible recovery, contact Beverly Hills Uber and Lyft accident attorney Alan Daneshrad. Alan and his team have spent years of experience representing victims like you and making sure you’re not bullied into settling for less than your case is worth. Rideshare accidents can be complex because of the different parties involved, but we know how to manage complicated cases and secure favorable results on your behalf.

The skilled team at Daneshrad Law has the knowledge and resources to thoroughly investigate your case and aggressively litigate your claim, but also the compassion to communicate with you and give you peace of mind during your Beverly Hills Uber or Lyft accident or wrongful death case. To learn how we can help we offer a free, no risk, no obligation consultation to talk about your case. Call us at (310) 858-8239, toll free at (888) 881-3529, or complete our online form to schedule your free case evaluation. Let us answer your questions and give you peace of mind to focus on your recovery while we work diligently to get the best possible result for you from an unfortunate situation.

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    How much is my personal injury case worth and will you guarantee success?

    The “value” of your case depends on many factors, such as the extent of your injury, the amount of your medical bills, and your condition after you have finished medical treatments. The calculation also factors in if you in any way contributed to or caused the incident. An attorney will never guarantee any outcome in your case; however, an experienced attorney can give you a fair assessment of the outcome of your case.

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    Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis. Therefore your attorney will only get paid if you get paid. If no recovery is obtained there is no out of pocket cost from you. Most law firms work on a percentage based fee. They usually obtain 33.33% of your final award. Contingency-based cases are very beneficial because they provide access to the courts for those who can’t otherwise afford to pay attorneys fees and the costs of litigation. It also reduces frivolous lawsuits because attorneys will only litigate cases they think they will likely win.

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