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Were you recently injured in an accident involving an Uber driver in Austin, TX? Uber is a great way to get around, but there’s no guarantee that your driver will be careful. An experienced Austin Uber accidents lawyer at McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers can help you fight to recover full compensation from the at-fault party.
We bring over 40 years of experience to work in every personal injury case we take on. Our results speak for themselves. To date, we’ve recovered over $500 million in settlements and verdicts for injured victims of Uber accidents, Lyft accidents, rideshare accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and other types of car accident-related accidents. Don’t let the insurance companies decide how much you deserve.
Contact our law offices in Austin, Texas, at (512) 474-0222 to schedule a free consultation today.
If you were injured in an Uber accident, having questions is normal. You might wonder: Can you sue Uber? Whose insurance company covers your expenses? How do you know if an insurance offer is fair?
Our trusted Austin personal injury attorneys are here to offer answers, evaluate your situation, and determine the best way to recover compensation. McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers is home to an award-winning team of attorneys. We’ve earned a perfect Avvo lawyer rating score. Our peers have also recognized us with a Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” designation.
When you hire us, you can focus on your recovery while we:
Our Austin personal injury attorneys are always prepared to take your case to trial if necessary. That said, insurance companies know we’ve been successful in court–and they’re much more likely to offer a fair settlement as a result. It’s never too early to reach out, so give us a call today.
Your Uber accident case is different from other Uber accident cases. While your situation may be similar, your life will be impacted in unique ways. When the insurance company is pressuring you to accept a “standard” settlement amount, it’s always best to contact a lawyer who can help you understand how much you deserve.
When our lawyers are assessing your case value, we’ll consider various factors, such as:
You can learn more about how much your case is worth by calling our Austin Uber accident attorneys for a free consultation. We’ll sit down, listen to your story, and help you identify your losses.
In an ordinary car accident case, you can sue the at-fault driver for damages. Typically, the at-fault driver’s insurance will be your primary source of compensation. If the Uber driver wasn’t logged into their app, your case will proceed like any typical car accident case.
When a rideshare driver is using their vehicle to make a profit, their personal insurance company can legitimately deny claims. It’s also very unlikely that you’ll get a dime from Uber. That’s because Uber classifies drivers as independent contractors, so they can’t be held responsible for their actions.
In the past, getting compensation after a rideshare accident was difficult. Today, state law requires Uber to carry its own commercial insurance policy that protects Uber accident victims. Uber maintains two separate insurance policies. Which policy will apply in your case will depend on the driver’s status at the time of the accident.
If the driver was logged into the Uber app but had not yet taken a ride request, the coverage limits are:
Once the driver has accepted a ride, a more comprehensive $1 million policy is available. The $1 million policy is available while the driver is en route to pick up the passenger and for the duration of the trip.
You can recover economic and non-economic damages in Texas. Economic damages are designed to help you cope with the financial losses caused by an accident, and non-economic damages compensate for the intangible losses and trauma accidents cause.
Our lawyers in Austin will help you recover compensation for any losses you’ve suffered, including economic damages such as the following:
You may also be entitled to non-economic damages, such as:
When the other side tries to minimize your losses, we’re here to help you fight for every available dollar. We know an accident can have a far-reaching impact on your life. Contact us today for more information about how an attorney can protect you during the insurance claims process.
McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers is a contingency fee-based firm. We don’t charge hourly rates or require retainer fees. Instead, our fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement or verdict. This means you don’t pay anything unless we win your case.
Under Texas modified comparative negligence laws, you lose your right to compensation if your share of fault is more than 50%. When you share some blame but less than 50% of the blame, your compensation is reduced by the percentage of fault allocated to you. For example, if you are assigned 20% of the blame, your award will be reduced by 20%.
Uber accidents can lead to severe injuries. Whether you were a passenger, driver in another vehicle, or merely walking down the street in Austin, the potential for serious injuries is always present.
At McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers, we handle all types of injury claims, including:
Seek medical care as quickly as possible after an Uber accident. The record of your medical treatment will be key to providing a link between your accident and injuries. Of course, prompt medical care is also the best way to protect your physical health.
Most rideshare accidents happen because of driver negligence. Uber drivers don’t have to complete any type of special training. They’re just as likely to cause an accident as any other driver.
Some top causes of Uber crashes include:
As a victim, you deserve to understand why your accident happened. Getting to the root cause of the crash will also be critical to proving you deserve compensation.
As with any other motor vehicle accident, Uber accident victims have the burden of proving that someone else caused their injuries. Negligence is typically the relevant legal concept. The four elements of negligence are:
In plain terms, you must prove that someone else failed to exercise a reasonable amount of caution under the circumstances. You must then prove that this failure was the cause of your accident. Finally, you’ll have to establish the damages you suffered as a result.
Texas personal injury laws give accident victims two years to take legal action. If you fail to file a personal injury lawsuit within two years of the accident, you forfeit your right to damages. While there are some nuances and exceptions, they’re rare. It’s always best to consult a lawyer as quickly as possible.
Don’t hesitate to call McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers today if you were injured in an Uber accident. You have rights, and our trusted Austin Uber accidents lawyer can help protect them. We offer free consultations, so get in touch today.
