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.
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.
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.
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.
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.