Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies offer affordable, on-demand rides at the tap of a button. When rides go wrong, however, riders and others can end up with serious injuries. If you were injured in a Henderson Uber or Lyft accident, the Las Vegas personal injury lawyers at The Janda Law Firm can help you seek fair compensation from the at-fault party. A driver, rideshare company, or another entity may owe you money for your damages. Get advice from our rideshare car accident attorneys today at (702) 758-8888. Initial consultations are free and confidential.
Why Choose Our Henderson Uber & Lyft Injury Lawyers?
- We are unique in that our lead lawyer is a neurologist-attorney. His medical background gives him insights into how personal injuries impact clients, as well as how to present complex medical evidence to insurance companies and juries.
- We always prepare cases as if they are going to trial. While most personal injury claims settle without going to court, preparing them for trial enables us to ensure thorough and well-researched legal strategies to achieve maximum compensation.
- We help clients financially by taking cases on a contingency fee basis. Our Henderson injury lawyers charge nothing for their services unless they win a compensatory award for their clients.
Why You Need a Henderson Uber/Lyft Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has serious injuries from the negligence of an Uber or Lyft driver, hire an attorney to help you protect your rights. Without legal representation, the rideshare company’s insurance provider may try to take advantage of you or engage in bad faith practices. A lawyer can stand up for your rights as an injured passenger or another victim during settlement negotiations or an injury trial. If your case goes to court, your Lyft and Uber lawyer can use aggressive litigation strategies to fight for the best possible results.
Your Rights After an Uber or Lyft Accident In Henderson
Nevada uses fault-based insurance laws to resolve car accident claims. Under a fault-based system, the at-fault party will be financially responsible for causing victims’ injuries and damages. Cases involving transportation companies such as Uber and Lyft are different. Rather than only having the right to file a claim against the at-fault driver, you may have the right to hold the company liable. Both Uber and Lyft have $1 million insurance policies they split into three different periods.
- Period I. The driver logged into the Uber or Lyft app and is waiting for a ride request. Both companies offer $50,000 in bodily injury liability insurance per person, $100,000 per accident and $25,000 in property damage liability during Period I.
- Period II. The driver accepted a ride and is en route to pick up the rider. Uber and Lyft’s full $1 million policies cover damages drivers cause in Period II.
- Period III. The driver has paying riders in his or her vehicle and is on the way to the destination. The rideshare company’s full insurance policy is in effect in Period III.
If the Uber or Lyft driver was not in any of these periods, your claim will look like a typical car accident case. The driver’s personal policy will cover your damages. In Periods II and III, you may be able to recover compensation from the driver’s personal policy first, then the rideshare company’s insurer. Attorney Paul Janda can help you navigate a complex Uber or Lyft injury claim in Henderson.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation With A Henderson Rideshare Attorney
Rideshare companies want to protect their investors, bottom lines, and reputations. They may try to refute liability for accidents their driver’s cause. Contact our Lyft & Uber lawyers at The Janda Law Firm right away after suffering injuries in an Uber or Lyft accident to protect your rights. We can investigate your crash and inform you of your legal options. Schedule a free consultation by contacting us online or calling (702) 758-8888.