Can You Sue Uber for an Accident If You Were Injured as a Passenger?
Explore Your Legal Options With The Uber Accident Lawyers at Drazin & Warshaw
Although every auto accident case is unique, one certainty applies to virtually every Uber passenger claim: someone else is liable for your injuries. As an Uber passenger, you weren’t the one who took their eyes off the road, violated traffic safety laws, or failed to control the vehicle. And you shouldn’t be the one paying for the actions of a careless driver, either. Injured passengers often ask our attorneys, “Can you sue Uber for an accident?”—and we’re here to not only answer their questions but also provide crucial support throughout the legal process.
As the law firm behind UberHurtMe.com, Drazin & Warshaw has extensive firsthand knowledge of the process of taking legal action against Uber. Justin Drazin specializes in motor vehicle accidents, with a particular focus on catastrophic injuries. Justin has successfully litigated complex issues of liability, standing up to multi-billion-dollar corporations, to ensure that every client receives maximum compensation for their injuries. Motivated by a devastating case for a friend who was injured as an Uber passenger, Justin founded UberHurtMe.com as one of the nation’s leading resources for victims of Uber and Lyft crashes, violence, and sexual assault.
Justin takes a comprehensive approach to each case, passionately representing each client as if they were a member of the family. His success in litigating Uber and Lyft cases has garnered national attention and earned him a formidable reputation throughout the legal industry. Our firm knows what’s at stake in an Uber accident claim: justice, security, and our clients’ ability to live the fullest, healthiest lives possible after an accident.
While Uber and Lyft continue to rake in billions of dollars of profits every year, when you’re injured in an accident, they will do their best to make sure that they do not pay you fairly for the injuries that you’ve sustained. That’s why you need a lawyer at UberHurtMe.com to stand up for what you deserve.
Claims and Lawsuits Arising Out of Uber Accidents
An Uber passenger’s safety is in the hands of the Uber driver. When an Uber driver’s negligent conduct leaves their paying passenger with a significant injury, the victim has a legal right to recover compensation.
To hold Uber accountable for your damages, you need to undertake a formal claims process, including documentation of the incident, injuries, and damages.
Compensation for auto accident injury claims is typically paid through an auto insurance policy.
The claims process can be stressful even in the most straightforward situations, especially when you’re already under considerable physical, emotional, and financial strain due to your injuries.
If your case involves additional circumstances or if Uber or its insurer relies on the types of tactics commonly used to underpay, delay, or deny claims, this process can become even more frustrating—unless you have the right help on your side.
Auto accident claims often enter litigation, which is the process by which disputes are resolved through the court system. Litigation requires formal legal filings, beginning with a complaint that initiates a lawsuit. There are multiple stages of the litigation process and legal proceedings, such as depositions, for which it’s valuable to have the guidance of dedicated Uber accident lawyers on your side.
It’s important for anyone who is injured in an Uber or Lyft accident to contact a lawyer immediately. There’s evidence that needs to be collected and communications that need to be properly done so that Uber and Lyft don’t take advantage of you after you’ve been injured.
When Can You Sue Uber for an Accident?
There are many types of conduct that could result in liability for an Uber accident. Our Uber accident lawyers seek to hold the corporation accountable for its agents’ negligence, which may include:
- Excessive speed
- Tailgating, or following too closely
- Failure to yield
- Failure to obey traffic signs and signals
- Failure to maintain lane
- Failure to maintain control of the vehicle
- Failure to follow traffic safety laws
- Driver inattention, such as distracted driving resulting from the use of the Uber app or GPS app
- Impaired driving
In some instances, passengers may be well aware of the Uber driver’s negligence, having watched anxiously—and helplessly—as the motorist put their safety at risk. In other cases, it can take a thorough investigation by your Uber accident lawyers to identify all of the ways an Uber driver’s negligence contributed to the collision.
Holding Uber Accountable for Injuries to Passengers
To hold Uber accountable for an injured passenger’s Uber accident claim, our Uber accident lawyers review all details of the crash and focus on collecting evidence to support your claim. Evidence of liability for an Uber accident may include:
- A police report
- Screenshots of your Uber ride request and progress
- Accounts of any witnesses to the crash
- Accounts of the drivers involved in the collision
- Dashcam or video surveillance footage of the crash
- Any photos of the accident scene, debris, damage to vehicles, and visible injuries
- Opinions obtained from accident reconstruction specialists and other types of expert witnesses
- Medical records establishing the injuries resulting from the crash
It’s important to make sure that in an Uber or Lyft accident, in addition to drivers being held to account, that the corporate entities are also held responsible for the injuries that they’ve caused to their customers, pedestrians, and other motorists.
To strengthen your case against Uber, we’re prepared to conduct a meticulous investigation, analyzing every detail and consulting with expert witnesses when appropriate.
A History of Taking Legal Action Against Uber in Passenger Injury Cases
At Drazin & Warshaw, we have a reputation for standing alongside our clients in all legal proceedings. We’ve taken strong legal action against Uber, disrupting efforts to avoid liability, reduce compensation amounts, or deny our clients their day in court.
In an accident with Uber or Lyft, you have different policies that may not be standard for typical car accidents and, potentially, state-specific concerns like mandatory minimum insurance requirements. UberHurtMe.com provides the information victims of Uber accidents need from day one through the end of their trial.
Our firm has refused to back down when legal issues get challenging—because we know that our clients’ futures depend on receiving the financial resources they need to recover, physically and financially, from an accident.
Contact the Experienced Uber Car Accident Attorneys From Drazin & Warshaw Today for Help Suing the Corporation for Passenger Injuries
An injured Uber passenger deserves skilled, reliable assistance throughout the legal process without having to take on an additional financial burden. To ensure all victims of Uber accidents can receive the professional guidance they need, the Uber accident lawyers at Drazin & Warshaw represent the injured at no upfront cost.
With our free initial consultations and contingency-based representation, you can have all the advantages of a team of experienced Uber injury attorneys dedicated to your case without adding to the financial stress caused by the accident.
Disclaimer: This blog is intended for informational purposes only and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. It should not be considered as legal advice. For personalized legal assistance, please consult our team directly.
