Spring Hill Uber Accident Lawyer

If you’ve suffered injuries in an accident involving an Uber vehicle, get the legal help you need to pursue financial recovery for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Contact Zervos & Calta, PLLC for a free initial claim evaluation to discuss your legal options with an experienced Spring Hill Uber accident lawyer. With over 60 years of combined experience, we understand the complexities involved in rideshare accidents. Let us handle the details of your case while you focus on your treatment and getting your life back on track.

What Are the Most Frequent Causes of Uber Accidents?

Driving for Uber is a tough job performed by mainly non-professional drivers. There are also many other drivers on the road who can cause collisions with Ubers. These negligent drivers are prone to causing accidents by:

• Speeding
• Tailgating
• Driving while distracted, including using the Uber mobile app while driving or chatting with passengers
• Driving while fatigued or drowsy
• Turning, changing lanes, and pulling into or out of traffic without signaling or checking mirrors
• Failing to yield the right of way
• Disregarding traffic signs and signals
• Behaving aggressively
• Driving recklessly, including excessive speeding or swerving through traffic
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Being unfamiliar with local roads or traffic patterns

What Are Common Injuries from an Uber Accident?

Some of the most common injuries stemming from Uber accidents include:

• Severe lacerations or abrasions
• Broken bones
• Dislocated joints
• Ligament, tendon, and muscle strains, sprains, or tears
• Herniated spinal discs
• Whiplash
• Nerve damage
• Internal injuries and bleeding
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis

What Insurance Coverage Does an Uber Driver Have?

Under Florida law, transportation network companies such as Uber or their drivers must carry primary insurance coverage that applies while the driver operates on Uber’s behalf.
The policy limits of this insurance coverage vary depending on the driver’s status at the time of an accident.

If the driver has logged into the Uber network but has not received a ride request, they have at least:

• $50,000 per person of bodily injury liability coverage
• $100,000 per accident of bodily injury liability coverage
• $25,000 per accident of property damage liability coverage
• $10,000 of personal injury protection (PIP) coverage
• Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage

If the driver has received a ride request or has an Uber passenger in the vehicle, they have:

• $1 million combined liability coverage
• $10,000 of PIP coverage
• Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage

If an Uber driver has not logged into the network when they get into an accident, the driver’s personal auto insurance policy applies.

How Much Might an Uber Accident Be Worth?

If you’ve been hurt in an Uber accident, you could be entitled to compensation for the following:

• Medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses, including hospitalization, surgeries, prescriptions, pain management care, and physical or occupational therapy
• Lost wages from missed work or reduced earnings in a part-time or light-duty role while you recover from your accident injuries
• Lost future earnings and job benefits if you become permanently disabled from work
• Pain and suffering
• Lost enjoyment and quality of life

The amount of compensation you recover in an Uber accident claim will depend on factors such as the severity of your injuries, the number of at-fault parties and injured victims, and the extent of insurance coverage applicable to your losses. A Spring Hill Uber accident attorney can calculate the value of your losses and help ensure you pursue maximum compensation.

Can I Sue Uber for My Injuries?

An employer is usually liable for any accident caused by an employee working for them. For example, if a truck driver caused an accident that injured you, you could sue the carrier the truck driver works for. However, you cannot sue Uber for employer liability because Uber drivers work for the company as independent contractors.

You might have a claim against Uber if you can prove that the company negligently accepted or kept the at-fault driver on its platform, though. Negligence by Uber may include failing to conduct an adequate background check that would have revealed a poor driving record or not firing the driver in response to complaints about their safety behind the wheel.

What Happens If Another Driver Is Responsible for the Accident?

If someone other than the Uber driver caused the accident, you may have several options for recovering compensation. First, Uber’s insurance also provides PIP coverage for passengers in Uber vehicles. You can seek PIP coverage from Uber to obtain some compensation for your medical bills and lost wages, regardless of who caused the collision. But you may also have the right to pursue an auto accident claim against the driver who hit your Uber. Doing so could provide you with a greater range of compensation.

What Should I Do If I Am Involved in an Uber Accident in Spring Hill?

Taking the following steps after an Uber accident in Spring Hill can protect your health and your rights to financial recovery:

• Keep to your doctor’s treatment plan and follow your recovery instructions.
• Request copies of medical records for your treatment and rehabilitation.
• Keep all bills, invoices, and receipts for accident-related expenses.
• Gather your pay stubs or income statements if you miss work or suffer reduced earnings.
• Report the crash to the insurance companies and file a PIP claim.
• Contact a Spring Hill Uber accident lawyer to discuss your options for financial recovery and file your legal claims.

How Long Do I Have to File an Uber Accident Claim?

Florida’s statute of limitations on Uber accident claims typically gives you two years to file a lawsuit. Although two years may seem like plenty of time, you should speak to a Spring Hill Uber accident lawyer as soon as possible. If you file your lawsuit after the limitations period expires on your claim, you may lose your right to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. Your lawyer will be well aware of the deadlines in your case and able to meet them to avoid this possibility.

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