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Rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber make traveling around the city of Albuquerque a breeze. Simply call a driver and be on your way. However, these services are just as likely to get into a car accident as any other driver, and filing a claim against them can get tricky.
At Shapiro Law Team, we have years of experience dealing with rideshare services and fighting for the compensation you deserve. Our team of attorneys is ready to get to work and make sure your case sees justice.
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Since Uber and Lyft drivers are classified as independent contractors rather than employees of the company, it can make proving liability for the accident difficult.
Our team will make sure the right people are held accountable for their actions. There are a handful of potential parties who could be held responsible for the damages, including:
If the rideshare driver is behaving recklessly or negligently behind the wheel, they could be held personally responsible for the damages.
Your rideshare accident lawyer will need to prove how the negligent behavior led to the accident, but you can then file a claim through their personal insurance coverage.
Not every car accident involving a rideshare service is their fault. The other drivers involved in the accident could have acted recklessly and caused the incident, in which case they would be held liable for the damages.
In rare cases, the passengers in the rideshare vehicle could be found liable for the accident. In cases where they’re behaving unruly or impacting the driver’s ability to safely maneuver the car, they could be at fault and therefore responsible for the damages.
There are some circumstances in which our legal team can make the case that the rideshare company is liable for the damages. These companies have a responsibility to hire qualified and professional drivers, and failure to do so could put them at fault. Whether it’s not performing a proper background check on their drivers or a lack of driver training, these could be grounds for liability.
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Rideshare accidents are not as simple as other car accidents. These companies consider their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees of the company, which can impact who your rideshare accident attorney can deem liable for the damages.
Not only that, but the company’s insurance coverage for their drivers varies depending on the driver’s status in the app at the time of the accident.
Drivers get the highest amount of coverage when they are logged in to the app and in the middle of a ride request. This coverage gets limited when they’re waiting for a request, and it goes away entirely if they’re not logged into the company’s app.
If you find yourself in a rideshare accident, remain calm and keep yourself safe. Taking the right steps ensures your safety while making sure you have the evidence you need to file a proper claim.
Here’s what you need to do:
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While car accidents aren’t fully preventable, some driving behaviors can greatly increase the risk.
There are a variety of factors that can lead to a serious rideshare accident in the city, including:
Depending on the severity of the accident, victims can be left with extensive and long-term injuries that follow them for the rest of their lives.
Common rideshare accident injuries we see in Albuquerque include:
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In some cases, it’s possible to sue the rideshare company for the damages from a car accident with one of their drivers. However, our legal team will need substantial evidence that the company’s negligence in one way or another directly led to the accident.
This can be tricky since their drivers aren’t full-time company employees, but our team of personal injury attorneys at Shapiro Law Team will thoroughly investigate your case and look for that connecting thread.
After a rideshare accident, you should first get in touch with the rideshare company to report the incident. Log into the app and follow their instructions for how to report an accident.
From there, the company should follow up with you and potentially pass the claim to an insurance adjuster. Never accept the first settlement offer you get, and contact a rideshare accident attorney at Shapiro Law Team.
Yes, both major rideshare companies offer insurance coverage for their drivers in the event of an accident. However, the amount of coverage depends on the driver’s status at the time of the incident.
If the driver is en route with a passenger, they have up to $1 million in liability coverage. But if the driver is logged into the app and waiting to accept a ride request, the coverage is more limited.
Suing a large rideshare company can get tricky because their drivers are considered independent contractors rather than employees.
This limits their liability for the actions of their drivers, so it can be tough to earn compensation. However, you can still pursue your compensation through the company’s insurance coverage.
In New Mexico, rideshare accident victims have up to 3 years from the date of the accident to file their claim and earn compensation. If you wait longer than 3 years, you waive your right to file a claim and lose your ability to earn compensation.
When you need help after a rideshare accident, Shapiro Law Team is here to help. Our legal team is proud to work with clients throughout Albuquerque and the surrounding areas such as Farmington.
Whether your case involves negligence, medical malpractice, or wrongful death, we’re ready to fight for your rights and make sure you see justice.
Get in touch with us today to start the claim filing process and be on the road to recovery.