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Mr. Trotz has handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Each and every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and many of his clients have sustained traumatic, catastrophic and life-altering injuries.
Taxi cabs are quickly becoming a thing of the past as rideshare services such as Uber continue to gain popularity across Tennessee and nearby states. Rideshare companies provide essentially the same services as taxis but without the hassle of having to call the cab company and wait for a ride. Instead, users can simply download an app onto their smartphones that allow them access to potentially dozens of available drivers at any given time, all with just the click of a button. As the use of rideshare companies increases, so does the number of car accidents involving Uber passengers and other cars on the road. If you have been injured in an Uber accident, you should contact the Memphis Uber accident attorneys at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz to discuss your rights. You may be able to file a claim against your driver, Uber, or the driver of any other vehicle involved, depending on how the collision occurred. Our attorneys can help you seek compensation for your losses by investigating all theories of liability against all potentially liable parties.
Ridesharing has become extremely popular in Memphis and nearby locations as Uber continues to expand. Ridesharing allows you to dine downtown without having to hopelessly drive around searching for a parking spot. It allows you to meet friends without having to park and walk back and forth from the parking garage. Further, it allows you to obtain transportation when and where you need it and avoid the hassles of a rental car. For these reasons, people across Tennessee and the South use the services of Uber on a regular basis.
What happens if you are involved in an accident while riding with an Uber driver? Who is responsible for any bodily injuries or other losses you sustain in the accident? Liability after an Uber crash can be complex so it is important that you contact a knowledgeable car accident lawyer in the Memphis area who is familiar with these types of cases and can discuss your legal rights and the insurance coverage that could be available to you. Whether the driver is responsible or the rideshare company is responsible could depend whether the driver was on the clock. If an Uber driver was on his way to a customer or actively transporting a paying customer, insurance provided by Uber would likely be responsible. The same principles apply if the at-fault driver was working for Uber Eats at the time of the crash. To determine whether the Uber or Uber Eats smartphone app was on or the driver was on the clock, our Uber accident lawyers will take steps to ensure such evidence remains preserved and does not get destroyed in the course of business.
Let’s suppose your Uber driver rear-ends another vehicle and is deemed to be at fault for the accident. Uber provides $1 million in liability coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and death for an accident caused while transporting a passenger or after accepting a ride from a passenger. Lower coverage limits are in place if the driver’s app is on but he has not yet accepted a ride from a passenger. If the app is off, the driver’s personal auto insurance coverage would be in effect.
Now suppose the Uber vehicle is rear-ended by another car. In this scenario, the at-fault driver could be held liable for your injuries with the assistance of an Uber accident attorney in Memphis, and each state has its own laws regarding minimum insurance limits, typically $25,000 per person. What if the at-fault driver is uninsured? In that case, Uber’s commercial insurance would pay your losses, again up to $1 million. If you have uninsured motorist coverage of your own, you may be able to file a claim under your personal auto insurance as well.
Since multiple insurance policies may come into play after an accident involving Uber, it is important that you contact an experienced Memphis Uber accident lawyer who can fight to get you fair compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other losses that you may have suffered. Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, the largest Tennessee-based personal injury law firm, has an experienced team of more than 30 lawyers and 120 support staff members. We have more than 30 years of experience serving accident victims throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Missouri, including in Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Caruthersville, Hayti, Oxford, Starkville, Corinth, Columbus, Tupelo, Meridian, Jackson, Little Rock, and Jonesboro. Call us today at 800-529-4004 or fill out our online form for a free consultation with one of our automobile accident attorneys. NST is the way to go.
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