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Rideshare usage is on the rise in most major cities all over the country. With this increase in popularity comes a rise in rideshare accidents. If you were involved in a rideshare accident, whether you were a passenger in a rideshare vehicle or your vehicle was struck by a rideshare driver, you must seek legal representation as soon as possible. A ridesharing accident lawyer at the Hines Law Firm can investigate the accident, gather evidence, and help you recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.

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How Can a Rideshare Accident Attorney Help?

We commonly handle rideshare accident cases that include:

Accidents involving negligent rideshare drivers
Rideshare passengers involved in an accident with a negligent driver
Driver hit by a rideshare vehicle
And other types of rideshare accidents.

What Are the Different Rideshare Driving Phases?

Rideshare driving involves different driving phases, each of which can determine who is held liable for damages, the rideshare driver’s insurance, the rideshare company, or another motorist.

Rideshare driving phases include:

Offline Phase

During this phase, drivers are not actively engaged in providing rideshare services. They may be running personal errands or waiting for ride requests. If an accident occurs while the driver is in this phase, the claim may be treated similarly to any other personal vehicle accident, with the driver’s personal auto insurance provider being held responsible for covering damages.

Online Phase

In this phase, drivers are logged into the rideshare app and available to accept ride requests but have not yet accepted a specific passenger request. During this phase, rideshare companies typically provide contingent liability coverage, which may cover damages if the driver’s personal insurance policy does not apply or is insufficient. The coverage limits during this phase are usually lower than when actively transporting passengers.

En Route to Pick Up a Passenger

Once a driver accepts a ride request and is en route to pick up the passenger, the rideshare company’s insurance coverage typically increases. This coverage extends to include bodily injury and property damage liability, as well as coverage for uninsured and underinsured motorists. The coverage limits are typically higher during this phase compared to the online phase.

Transporting a Passenger

When a driver has picked up a passenger and is actively transporting them to their destination, the rideshare company’s insurance coverage is usually at its highest level.

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“Thank you all for the help during the time of uncertainty , very attentive and very professional group of individuals especially Julian who is a very great part of the team. Took time out of his day to reach out to you either through email or phone call. Your questions will be answered. Thank you all for the great help. 🙏🏽”

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“They are an excellent team, they always attended to all my concerns, defending my rights and representing me throughout the process. they always made me feel calm and trusting of them. I highly recommend them. They met all my expectations.”

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What Is Rideshare Insurance?

A rideshare driver is required by law to have auto insurance coverage. However, this insurance coverage typically doesn’t cover liability for auto accidents that occur when a driver is actively working as a rideshare driver. Because of this, most rideshare companies will provide coverage on behalf of their drivers. However, even this coverage payout depends on the facts of the collision.

For example, when rideshare coverage is effective often depends on when the collision occurs and what phase the driver was in at the time of the accident.

Period One

If the driver is waiting for a ride request, a rideshare company can provide primary liability insurance which includes:

$50,000 bodily injury per person
$25,000 property damage per collision
$100,000 bodily injury per collision

Periods Two and Three

If a rideshare driver is on their way to pick up a passenger or is driving a passenger to their destination, a rideshare company will cover up to $1,000,000 in third-party liability.

What Types Of Damages Can I Recover After a Rideshare Accident?

If you were injured in a rideshare accident that was caused by a negligent driver, you may be entitled to the following types of compensation:

Pain and suffering
Past and future medical care costs
Lost wages
Property damage
Loss of earning capacity
Loss of consortium
Loss of quality of life
Loss of enjoyment of life
Emotional distress
Scarring and disfigurement
Permanent disability

When you work with an experienced rideshare accident lawyer at the Hines Law Firm, they will review your case and determine which damages you should pursue and the true value of those losses. They will use this information when negotiating with the insurance company to fight for your right to fair compensation.

If you sustained a permanent injury, they will consult with experts, such as life care planners, medical professionals, forensic accountants, and economists, to determine the cost of future lost earnings, medical treatment, and other related losses.

What Are Common Injuries An Accident Victim Can Sustain?

The severity of an accident victim’s injuries can depend on the point of impact and how fast each vehicle was traveling. At the Hines Law Firm, our attorneys have handled many cases that involved the following types of injuries:

Back injuries
Neck injuries
Chest injuries
Whiplash
Crush injuries
Amputation
Loss of hearing
Loss of sight
Facial injuries
Dental injuries
Broken bones/bone fractures
Spinal cord damage
Traumatic brain injuries
Concussions
Leg and arm injuries
Nerve damage
Internal organ damage

Seeking medical treatment as soon as possible can give your case the best possible chance of success. If you delay medical treatment, an insurance company will use this against you claiming that your injuries aren’t as severe as you say they are or that you were injured at some point after the accident.

By having a medical evaluation as soon as possible after an accident, you can directly tie your injuries to the collision.

What is the Statute of Limitations in Georgia?

An accident victim will have two years from the date of an accident to file a lawsuit against the negligent party. The failure to file within the statute of limitations can result in a case being dismissed, preventing the accident victim from obtaining any compensation for their accident-related losses.

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If you were injured in a rideshare accident that was caused by a negligent driver, contact a ridesharing accident lawyer at the Hines Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation. Let our legal team guide you through the complex legal process, every step of the way and recover the compensation you deserve, as soon as possible. Contact us today to learn more.

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