Rideshare Accident Attorney in Atlanta

You don’t expect to end up in the hospital when you climb into an Uber or Lyft. But unfortunately, it happens more often than you think. After you’ve been hurt in an accident involving a rideshare driver, you’ll quickly realize how complicated the situation is. Who’s fault is it? The rideshare driver? Another motorist? How will you get compensated for your injuries?

The Scott Pryor Law Group has all the answers to your questions. We help victims of rideshare car accidents in Augusta with filing a personal injury claim and fighting for fair compensation. If you’ve been injured in a rideshare accident, our team is ready to assist you.

• Will Insurance Pay for a Rideshare Accident?
• Which Injuries Let Me Seek Compensation in  Rideshare Accident Case?
• Damages Available After a Rideshare Car Accident
• How to Prove a Rideshare Accident Claim
• What to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident in Georgia
• Our Attorneys Can Help You with Your Rideshare Accident Claim

Will Insurance Pay for a Rideshare Accident?

Whoever is at fault in a car accident is responsible for financial damages, according to Georgia law. However, determining who’s at fault (and who will pay) in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft is complex. If the responsible driver wasn’t a rideshare driver, there personal insurance could cover it. However, the rideshare company might be partially responsible for paying also, depending on the circumstances of the accident.

Companies like Uber and Lyft offer varying amounts of insurance coverage based on when exactly the accident happened.

1. The rideshare driver is logged into the app but hasn’t yet picked up a rider. The policy limits in this situation are $30,000 for property damage, $50,000 for bodily injury liability per person, and $100,000 per accident.
   
2. The rideshare driver accepted a trip and is on their way to pick up the rider. In this situation, policy coverage is up to $1 million in auto insurance and $1 million in uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance.
   
3. The rideshare driver has picked up the passenger and has them in the car. This situation offers the same limits as the second situation: $1 million in auto insurance coverage and $1 million in uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

It could seem like rideshare companies are capable of covering more than enough for rideshare accidents, but that’s usually not the case. They frequently try to deny liability or devalue claims so they don’t have to pay. If you’re going to have to go up against Uber or Lyft, you want an Augusta personal injury attorney on your side.

Which Injuries Let Me Seek Compensation in  Rideshare Accident Case?

If you got hurt in a rideshare car accident and had to get medical attention, you can seek damages. Some of the most common injuries are:

• Lost limbs
• Soft-tissue injuries (sprains, strains, whiplash)
• Broken bones
• Spinal cord trauma
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Lacerations
• Organ damage

Damages Available After a Rideshare Car Accident

Paying for your extensive medical bills or property damage after a car accident can seem overwhelming—especially when you’re dealing with rideshare corporation like Uber or Lift. If you file a personal injury claim, however, you may be able to recover some of the damages you suffered.

Some examples of compensation you may be able to get are:

• Medical expenses: Hospital bills, doctor’s visits, medications, rehabilitation, etc.
• Lost wages: Pay you didn’t receive because you were unable to work due to your injuries.
• Lost earning potential: Pay you won’t be able to receive in the future because you can no longer do your job due to your injuries.
• Pain and suffering: Chronic pain, permanent disability, mental anguish, and mental health disorders that result from the accident.
• Property damage: Damage to your car, smartphone, laptop, or other belongings.
• Wrongful death: Your loved one was killed in a rideshare accident.

How to Prove a Rideshare Accident Claim

If you want to win your car accident claim, you’ll have to prove that the the at-fault party caused the collision, which led to the damages you’ve suffered. Proving this fact requires significant fact-finding and evidence-gathering, which takes time and skill to do correctly.

Our team can investigate your claim for you and strengthen your case. We’ll do a thorough investigation and gather as much information as possible to improve the chances that you get compensated for your injuries.

Some examples of the evidence The Scott Pryor Law Group gathers for your rideshare accident claim include:

• Police report from the accident
• Witness statements
• Medical records
• Photographs and videos from the accident scene, the damaged vehicle(s), and your injuries
• The phone records of the driver
• Expert testimony from accident reconstruction specialists or medical experts

What to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident in Georgia

If you want your personal injury claim to be successful, you should take the right steps after your rideshare car accident.

1. Seek Medical Help

Immediately call emergency services if you or anyone else needs medical attention. If you didn’t have any serious injuries from the accident, you may not have come away completely unscathed. You should get a medical examination in the days following the accident as you might have been injured, but the symptoms just didn’t show up right away.

2. Call the Police

When you file a personal injury claim, you need to know who the at-fault party is. To prove they were at fault, you need documented evidence. One crucial piece of evidence that will lend support to your case is a police report.

3. Collect Information

Take some time to assess the scene of the accident. Notice weather conditions, road hazards, traffic conditions, and whether there are video cameras at nearby intersections or cars. Write down these details if you can, as they’ll be a tremendous help to your legal team later. Get contact info from the other people involved in the accident and any witnesses too.

4. Take Photos and Videos

If your smartphone is undamaged, use it to take photos of the damaged vehicles or minor injuries on the scene. Also, take photos of the surrounding area, so that your attorney has a good idea of what the accident scene looks like.

5. Contact a Personal Injury Attorney

Investigating your accident will take a great deal of time—and it’s only a piece of the process. There’s also dealing with the insurance company and possibly suing the at-fault party. Call an attorney that’s dealt with rideshare accident cases in Augusta before so they can handle all the details for you.

Our Attorneys Can Help You with Your Rideshare Accident Claim

With our experience representing Augusta car accident victims, we can help you navigate the complex process of filing a rideshare accident claim. Here’s what you can expect from us:

• Collecting evidence, reviewing police reports, and doing a thorough investigation of the accident
• Determining who was liable for the accident
• Communicating with the insurance company for you

• Negotiating a settlement with the insurance company to get you fair compensation
• Representing you in court if the insurance company doesn’t agree to a fair settlement

Our number-one priority is protecting the rights of accident victims in Augusta. We understand the challenges you face after a car accident and we want to help you get your life back on track as much as possible.

Contact our Augusta personal injury firm to discuss your Lyft or Uber car accident and get the dedication representation you deserve.