What Compensation Can I Expect After an Uber Auto Accident?

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No one sets out to get injured, but the reality is all too common for passengers riding in an Uber. What was meant to be simple transportation from Point A to Point B has now resulted in injuries, missed time off work, costly medical bills, and confusion. How are you going to pay for all of this? Furthermore, what kind of compensation can you expect after an Uber auto accident?

The answer, according to Justin Drazin (the founder of UberHurtMe.com), depends on the severity of your injuries and how your case is presented. Motivated to create UberHurtMe.com by personal circumstance, he is dedicated to holding this rideshare company liable for the role their negligence has played in causing injuries and will fight to get you the compensation you need on the road to recovery.

Types of Compensation You Can Recover After an Uber Crash

After you’ve been injured in an Uber auto accident, the compensation you receive is intended to make you whole. In other words, it’s designed to cover the entire scope of your losses, not just your medical bills.

Here’s what you may be able to recover:

Medical Expenses

Following your Uber auto accident, you may be able to recover compensation that covers all of your medical expenses, including:

Hospital visits and/or stays
Prescription medication
Surgeries related to your accident
Rehab and physical therapy
Future medical expenses in the case of a long-term injury

Lost Wages

In many cases, your Uber accident injuries will force you to miss time off work and subsequently lose out on wages. Even if you were to get temporary disability, it still only pays 85% of your weekly salary for up to 26 weeks, creating a significant financial burden for you and your loved ones.

As such, your personal injury lawyer will be able to include lost wages in your claim for compensation. This can include lost wages while you’re recovering, as well as reduced earning capacity and lost future earnings if your ability to return to work changes or if doing so becomes impossible.

Pain and Suffering

Uber accidents don’t just leave physical damage; they can create emotional damage, too. Thankfully, New Jersey lets you recover both economic and non-economic losses, which include pain and suffering.

Pain and suffering can include everything from having anxiety getting behind the wheel to the loss of enjoyment you may now have if the injury left you unable to perform your daily activities.

Property Damage

Depending on the details of your case, you may also be able to recover compensation for property damage. This could include the cost of repair or replacement of your vehicle if you were struck by an Uber driver, or if any personal property was damaged while traveling as a passenger. Examples include laptops, cell phones, or anything else you were traveling with at the time of the crash.

Wrongful Death Damages

If your loved one died as a result of an Uber auto accident, you can include wrongful death damages in your claim for compensation. If awarded, this compensation can go toward funeral and burial costs, as well as a loss of consortium and financial support.

How Your Personal Injury Attorney Can Help Maximize Compensation Following an Uber Auto Accident

Despite how Uber markets itself, the corporation is in the business of protecting its bottom line, which means doing everything possible to delay or deny your claim for compensation. Whether Uber is trying to deny liability by claiming that the driver violated one of the company’s policies, or arguing that your injuries are not as severe as you say, you can’t trust Uber to do the right thing.

This is why you need to have a fierce advocate on your side to hold the corporation accountable. Your attorney will:

Review the fine print on all relevant insurance policies to ensure that all avenues of compensation are pursued
Collect important evidence that supports your claim, including witness testimony, medical records, and police reports
Use medical records and expert testimony to challenge claim denials head-on
Bring in experts, including physicians, accident reconstructionists, and economists, to calculate the full extent of your losses
Communicate with insurance carriers and negotiate for fair compensation
Take your case to court, if necessary

Having an attorney experienced with Uber and how the company operates can help you pursue maximum compensation. Justin Drazin knows exactly the kind of tactics Uber will use to get out of paying you the money you’re owed after being injured by one of their drivers. As the founder of UberHurtMe.com, Mr. Drazin is in your corner and unafraid to go up against this corporate giant.

Don’t Face the Financial Stress Alone; Let Drazin & Warshaw Fight for Maximum Compensation After an Uber Accident

If you were injured while riding in an Uber and are now facing mounting medical bills, don’t wait to get in contact with an experienced personal injury lawyer like Justin Drazin. With experience going up against large corporate entities like Uber, he knows how to combat the common tactics they use to delay and deny claims for compensation.

Don’t wait another moment. Schedule a free consultation with personal injury attorney Justin Drazin by calling 732-333-8141 or submitting our online contact form. He is here to answer your questions and get you the help you need in the fight against Uber.

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.