Edmond Rideshare Accident Lawyers
Oklahoma Uber and Lyft injury attorneys represent injured victims
Rideshare services are convenient means of transport in Oklahoma cities and suburbs, but an accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle can result in injuries to riders and to others on the road. Recovery of damages for such injuries can be complicated by special rules concerning insurance coverage. If you were hurt in such an accident, the Edmond rideshare accident lawyers at Walsh & Franseen can investigate and hold liable the parties whose negligence actions were the cause.
How rideshare accidents happen in Edmond
Drivers of rideshare vehicles may need to navigate congested Edmond highways and roads, such as the I-35, 15th Street and the Broadway Extension. Speeding to meet schedules, fatigue from overwork and distracted driving from Uber and Lyft app usage can make for dangerous situations that result in crashes. Other drivers on the roadways who are careless can cause accidents with rideshare cars.
Who may be liable after an Uber or Lyft crash
Various parties may be at-fault after an Uber or Lyft crash. It may be the rideshare driver, another motorist, a manufacturer of defective parts or a maintenance provider. Our Edmond auto accident lawyers have decades of experience determining fault in motor vehicle accidents. We will gather evidence to build your claim, including digital data from the rideshare app, rideshare driver and company records, dashcam footage, police reports, witness statements and photographs/videos of the scene and vehicles.
Rideshare insurance coverage and policy limits
In accidents in which drivers are at fault, claims may be made against the driver’s personal auto insurance and the rideshare company’s insurance policy. Although Uber and Lyft drivers are independent contractors, Oklahoma law requires that rideshare companies, the driver or a combination of both maintain liability coverage as follows:
- When the driver is available and waiting for a ride request but has not accepted one, coverage must include at least $50,000 for bodily injury or death per person and at least $100,000 for bodily injury or death per accident.
- When the driver has accepted a ride request or is transporting a passenger, there must be at least $1,000,000 in primary liability coverage, which applies until the passenger exits the vehicle.
Some personal automobile policies will not cover a vehicle when it is used for commercial purposes, unless the driver has purchased a special rider providing such coverage. Claims may also be made against the insurance of other drivers involved in the accident if they shared liability.
Common injuries in Edmond rideshare accidents
Passengers and drivers in rideshare vehicles, other motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists can file claims if they are injured due to the negligence of someone else in rideshare accidents. Types of injuries that can occur in such accidents and lead to legal claims include whiplash, bone fractures, head injuries and spinal trauma. Once we determine how your accident happened, our personal injury attorneys will advise you about options for pursuing compensation.
Compensation available after a rideshare accident
Recoverable damages for a rideshare accident can include medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. You may also ask for compensation for future medical costs and reduced earning capacity if your injuries do not allow you to work at the same level going forward. To calculate the value of future damages we work with medical professionals, forensics experts and life-care planners to determine upcoming care you may need and the associated costs. We consult with economists, forensic accountants and vocational experts to help evaluate the worth of lost future income. We strive to get the full amount of compensation you deserve now and in the future.
Contact our Edmond law firm for help with your rideshare accident
Our attorneys at Walsh & Franseen file rideshare accident claims for residents of Edmond and surrounding areas of Oklahoma who have been injured in crashes. Call us at 405-843-7600 or contact us online to schedule a free case evaluation with
