Columbus Uber Accident Attorney
If you were injured while a passenger in an Uber vehicle or you were in another vehicle that an Uber driver hit, you might be confused about your legal rights and options. That’s why Bridger Law Group offers free consultations. Our Columbus personal injury attorneys can discuss your legal rights and options for recovering financial compensation during a free case review. Call us today to get started.
Common Causes of Uber Accidents
Like many people, you might believe that Uber and other rideshare services offer a safe form of alternative transportation. However, Uber drivers have no special training that makes them any safer than any other driver on the roadway.
In fact, some factors could make these drivers more dangerous than the average driver. It’s essential that you understand particular dangers associated with Uber drivers so that you don’t give up your right to pursue compensation after a negligent rideshare driver has harmed you. Call our auto accident lawyers in Columbus for help filing a claim.
Uber accidents can occur because:
- Drivers are fatigued and overworked. Many work for Uber as a second job, so they may not be getting enough rest. This can result in vision issues, impaired judgment, and coordination problems, which can increase the likelihood of an accident.
- Drivers are distracted. They receive many alerts from the Uber app, GPS notifications, and other sources that can divert their attention from the task of driving.
- Vehicles are poorly maintained. Professional drivers may defer maintenance because they can’t make a living if their vehicle is in the shop. Working
- Drivers are inexperienced or new to the area. Uber allows drivers with only one year of driving experience to drive for them. They may also be working as Uber drivers after recently relocating. Being unfamiliar with the area can make them drive the wrong way down a one-way road or distract them while transporting passengers or looking for a rider.
- Drivers may speed or drive aggressively. Drivers are paid per trip, so they may be in a rush to get to the next ride, leading them to speed, drive aggressively, and drop passengers off in unideal locations.
Our experienced Uber accident lawyers can investigate your case to determine who is at fault.
Legal Options Following an Uber Accident
Many rideshare accident victims are confused that they may not have a claim against the rideshare company. Instead, they typically file an insurance claim, based on when the accident occurred during the rideshare transaction, as follows:
While the Driver Was Off the App
If the driver wasn’t actively working at the time the accident occurred, the fact that they are an Uber driver is irrelevant. You file your insurance claim with the at-fault driver’s personal auto policy.
While the App Is On, But There Is No Ride Request
During this phase, Georgia requires rideshare drivers to carry at least $50,000 per person bodily injury liability, $100,000 per accident bodily injury liability, and $25,000 property damage liability coverage.
Once the Ride Is Accepted
After the driver has accepted a ride request and until the driver drops off the passenger, the rideshare company must provide at least $1 million in bodily injury and property damage liability coverage.
Our experienced Uber accident attorneys can investigate your claim and determine which policy was in place at the time of your accident.
Contact Us Today to Discuss Your Case with an Experienced Columbus Uber Accident Lawyer
If you would like to learn about your legal rights and options following an Uber accident, contact Bridger Law Group for a free case review at (404) 482-3330.
