Why Firms Like Drazin & Warshaw Are Leading the Fight in High-Profile Rideshare Accident Cases

Amid all the headlines about major car accident verdicts and settlements, one pattern continues to stand out: how personal injury law firms are at the forefront of this fight against big, multi-billion dollar corporations. This trend was highlighted in a recent article by AInvest, titled “The Rise of Personal Injury Law Firms in High-Profile Car Crash Settlements,” in which Drazin and Warshaw was mentioned.

Drazin and Warshaw is a leader in the fight for accountability from major corporations such as Lyft and Uber who have a history of prioritizing profits over passenger safety. The article by AInvest specifically referenced our brand, UberHurtMe.com, the nation’s leading resource for victims of rideshare accidents. Below, we share insights from the article and how a skilled personal injury attorney can help you if you were injured in a Lyft or Uber accident in New Jersey.

Article Highlights Major Flaws Within the Insurance System

The rideshare industry, while revolutionary, is also severely flawed. Whether it’s classifying their drivers as independent contractors or mandating arbitration, these companies do everything in their power to skirt liability in the event of an accident. While this may be a common move among big corporations who are only concerned about their bottom line, the reality is that it leaves those with life-changing injuries in the lurch.

This issue was the focal point of the AInvest article, which highlighted how often victims are forced into arbitration, with limited opportunities for appeal, simply because they agreed to the company’s terms of service. Back in March, we reported on a New Jersey couple who was forced into arbitration simply because they signed up to use the Uber Eats delivery service.

Personal Injury Firms Are Addressing These Challenges

These types of cases aren’t isolated, but they continually show the difficulties victims have in pursuing (let alone securing) the money they need to recover. It’s because of these legal complexities, however, that established personal injury firms and legal tech startups are addressing these challenges, offering assistance in the form of statute of limitation tracking, automated claims analysis and decoding arbitration clauses.

Our sister site, UberHurtMe.com is leading this initiative, offering in-depth resources including overviews of Uber’s certificates of liability insurance, mandatory minimum insurance coverage requirements for Transportation Network Companies, and guides that answer the most common questions victims have about filing a claim. Our goal is to help you navigate the rideshare insurance system with ease.

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You Get the Money You Need Following a Rideshare Accident

Rideshare accidents are usually complex, so hiring a lawyer with experience dealing with companies like Lyft and Uber is critical to safeguarding your rights. Your personal injury lawyer can:

Identify the insurance policies involved, including the rideshare driver’s personal coverage and the company’s liability policy. For example, in New Jersey, Uber offers up to $1.5 million in liability coverage for passengers and other drivers injured. However, getting this without legal help is not easy.
Investigate whether the rideshare company contributed to the crash. For example, if they hired a negligent driver due to insufficient background screenings.
Preserve digital evidence from your trip, including routes, timestamps, trip histories, GPS data, and dash-cam footage that may otherwise disappear without a preservation letter.
Challenge rideshare companies on their arbitration clauses, especially if the clause was one-sided or had hidden or deceptive terms.
Handle communication with insurance companies, who without legal representation, may try and delay or deny your claim, or in some cases, underpay what you truly deserve.
Build a strong case for compensation using the same evidence-driven approach that the AInvest article notes law firms like ours are known for.

The important thing to remember is that, while rideshare companies are concerned about profits over safety, your attorney is concerned with protecting you…not some big corporation.

Don’t Face the Rideshare Company Yourself. Let Drazin and Warshaw Help

UberHurtMe.com founder Justin Drazin understands the tactics Lyft and Uber commonly use to downplay their victims’ injuries and pay them less than what they are owed. He will thoroughly investigate your case, negotiate with the insurance company, and answer your questions so you know what’s going on at every stage of the process.

Don’t face the aftermath of a rideshare accident alone. Personal injury attorney Justin Drazin and the entire Drazin and Warshaw team is here to help. Call us today at 732-333-8141 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation. We work with clients all throughout New Jersey, including Hazlet, Red Bank, Scotch Plains, and Union.

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.