If you’re in an out-of-state Lyft accident, take a deep breath. Getting in a car accident can feel overwhelming and scary, but keeping calm will help you take the proper steps to keep yourself and others safe. Know what you need to do and try to keep a level head. Here are the basic steps you should take immediately after a rideshare accident:
What to Do Immediately After the Accident
Insurance can get tricky when it comes to rideshare accident compensation. Uber and Lyft consider their drivers as independent contractors, meaning they aren’t official employees of the company. This makes insurance coverage and your compensation more complicated.
Uber or Lyft’s insurance policies cover drivers in specific stages or “periods” of the rideshare process. If the accident occurs in a period where the company’s insurance won’t cover it, then the driver needs to use their personal auto insurance policy. Coverage periods for Uber and Lyft drivers include:
Every state has a statute of limitations for Uber accidents. This is a deadline to file your claim and receive compensation. It’s important to know the statute of limitations for the state in which the accident took place, as that’s the deadline that needs to be met. Not the state you live in, but the state where the accident happened.
If you don’t file your claim before the deadline, a judge will dismiss your case. This means you won’t receive any financial compensation for the damages. The sooner you file your claim, the sooner you’ll receive compensation.
As of August 11, 2020, Uber drivers in the state of California are now considered employees of the company. Instead of independent contractors, drivers now have access to minimum wage, healthcare, unemployment benefits, and paid leave. This is only for Uber drivers in California.
What does this mean for car accident claims? Uber’s liability for rideshare accidents in Los Angeles has gone up, and the specific changes have yet to be seen. Regardless, reliable Uber accident lawyers in California will fight for your right to maximum compensation.
Up until this point, Uber’s $1 million liability coverage and $1 million uninsured or underinsured coverage policies could only apply in specific circumstances. More specifically, the Uber driver needed to be logged into the app. This means they had to either be waiting for a passenger, en route to pick them up, or driving with the passenger in the car.
If the following requirements were met, then Uber would cover part of your financial compensation.
After a rideshare accident, make sure you’re safe. If you’ve been injured, seek immediate medical attention. Once you know you’re stable, follow these steps to file a claim:
Out-of-state Uber and Lyft passengers face unique challenges that come with using these rideshare services. These challenges make the rideshare process more difficult and frustrating. Some of these challenges include:
Determining Uber or Lyft driver accident liability impacts your compensation amount and who covers it. If the Uber or Lyft driver is found at fault for the accident, then the company’s contingency policies will cover part of the accident. This only applies if the driver’s auto insurance is not enough to cover the damages.
These contingency policies cover up to $50,000 per person who was injured in the accident, $100,000 for the total bodily injuries in the accident, and $25,000 for any damage to personal property.
As an out-of-state Uber accident victim, filing a personal injury claim can be confusing and frustrating. You may not know your Uber passenger rights or how the claim process works in California. You need a team of Uber or Lyft crash attorneys in LA to help.
Compass Law Group, LLP will help you every step of the way. We’ll work with you to make the process as smooth as possible, even when you return to your home state. Our team values open communication and superior service so you stay informed as we work on your case.
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Looking for a rideshare accident attorney in Los Angeles? Compass Law Group, LLP is ready to take on your case. We have experience working cases involving Uber and Lyft, and we’ll use our expertise to get you the compensation you deserve. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win your case.
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8200 Wilshire Boulevard, 4th Floor. Beverly Hills, CA 90211
866.765.6051
8200 Wilshire Boulevard, 4th Floor. Beverly Hills, CA 90211
866.765.6051
8200 Wilshire Boulevard, 4th Floor. Beverly Hills, CA 90211
866.765.6051
8200 Wilshire Boulevard, 4th Floor. Beverly Hills, CA 90211
866.765.6051
8200 Wilshire Boulevard, 4th Floor. Beverly Hills, CA 90211
866.765.6051