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Uber, Lyft, and similar rideshare services have become popular in recent years. However, with the growing number of rideshare vehicles on the road, accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers have also increased. These crashes can lead to complicated legal issues, especially when it comes to determining who is liable and how victims can recover compensation. At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., our Coppell rideshare accident attorney works with people injured in accidents with rideshare drivers understand their legal rights and address the damages they have suffered.

Unlike many other types of car accidents, rideshare injury claims may involve several different parties, including the driver who was driving for Uber or Lyft, the rideshare company, and one or more insurance companies. Additionally, because rideshare drivers are classified as independent contractors rather than employees, determining who may be held legally responsible for an accident is not always straightforward. A lawyer with experience handling rideshare accident claims can help untangle these issues.

Why Rideshare Drivers May Cause Car Accidents

Uber and Lyft drivers are required to follow the same traffic laws as all other motorists. However, the nature of their work often puts them in situations where they may be more likely to engage in unsafe driving. Common reasons rideshare drivers may cause accidents include:

  • Distracted Driving: Rideshare drivers rely heavily on smartphone apps for navigation, trip requests, and communication with passengers. Constantly interacting with these devices can pull their attention away from the road.
  • Frequent Stopping or Sudden Maneuvers: In an effort to pick up or drop off passengers quickly, drivers may make abrupt stops, double-park, or swerve across lanes without warning, increasing the risk of a collision.
  • Unfamiliar Routes: Rideshare drivers often travel in areas they do not know well. Relying entirely on GPS directions may lead them to take last-minute turns, make erratic lane changes, or take other unsafe actions.
  • Fatigue: Many rideshare drivers work long hours, or they may operate during late-night shifts and high-demand periods. Fatigue can affect Lyft and Uber drivers, and it can lead to slower reaction times and impaired judgment.
  • Speeding or Aggressive Driving: To maximize income, some rideshare drivers may speed or rush between rides to fit more trips into a shift. Reckless behavior can increase the likelihood of a collision.
  • Inadequate Driver Screening or Training: While rideshare platforms conduct rudimentary background checks, they may not take steps to ensure that every driver has the necessary experience or driving skills to handle challenging traffic conditions safely. When they allow inexperienced drivers or people with a history of unsafe driving to transport passengers, they may put people at risk of suffering harm in accidents.
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How a Driver's Classification May Affect Liability for a Car Accident

One of the most complex legal issues that can affect rideshare accident cases is the classification of Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors. Since they are not considered to be employees of rideshare companies, this classification may affect whether Uber or Lyft can be held directly responsible for a driver's negligent actions.

Because rideshare companies do not employ their drivers in the traditional sense, they often argue that they are not liable for accidents caused by those drivers. However, both Uber and Lyft are required to provide liability insurance coverage that applies during different stages of a rideshare trip.

Coverage will generally depend on the driver's status at the time of the accident:

  • App Off: If the driver is not logged into a rideshare app and is using their vehicle for personal reasons, only their personal auto insurance will apply.
  • App On, No Ride Accepted: If a driver is logged into a rideshare app but is waiting for a passenger to request a ride, Uber and Lyft provide limited insurance coverage.
  • Ride Accepted or Passenger on Board: From the moment a ride is accepted until the passenger is dropped off, rideshare companies provide liability coverage that may be as high as $1 million. This coverage may apply to injuries suffered by passengers, pedestrians, and others who suffer harm in a crash with a rideshare driver.

This insurance structure can complicate the claims process, especially if there is a dispute over the driver's status when the crash occurred. Our Coppell rideshare accident lawyer can take steps to determine the applicable insurance policies and take steps to ensure that an injury victim will receive the proper coverage.

Recovering Compensation After a Rideshare Accident

Following a collision involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle, an injury victim may be entitled to compensation for a wide range of losses. A personal injury claim can cover both the economic and non-economic damages suffered in an accident.

Economic damages include financial losses that have occurred due to a person's injuries. They may include expenses related to medical care, including emergency care, hospital treatment, surgeries, medications, and rehabilitation. A victim may also be compensated for the wages they have lost due to their injuries.

Non-economic damages include the effects that injuries have had on a person's life that do not necessarily involve financial losses. They typically involve compensation for a person's pain and suffering, including any diminishment in their quality of life.

Our attorney can work with a victim to document the losses they have experienced and calculate the full value of their claim. Insurance companies may attempt to minimize a claim or offer a settlement that does not reflect the extent of a victim's damages. Our lawyer can handle negotiations, ensure that a claim is supported by strong evidence, and, if necessary, file a lawsuit to secure compensation through the courts.

Contact Our Coppell, TX Uber/Lyft Accident Lawyer

When a car accident has been caused by an Uber or Lyft driver, victims may experience serious physical, emotional, and financial challenges. At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., we can help victims take the right steps to protect their interests and obtain financial compensation for their damages. Arrange a free consultation by contacting our Coppell rideshare accident injury attorney at 214-221-5800.

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