Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyers

As more and more people in Milwaukee and other cities in Wisconsin turn to ridesharing services for transportation around town, the frequency of traffic accidents involving Uber drivers and Lyft drivers has increased. If you were injured in an accident while driving or riding in an Uber or Lyft, call us for a free case evaluation.

Uber and Lyft Injury Attorneys

Have you been injured while a passenger or driver in an Uber or Lyft rideshare in Milwaukee? If so, you should set up a free attorney consultation to understand your legal options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for your injuries from the rideshare service that you were using. A rideshare car accident attorney at Gruber Law Offices, LLC can review the details of your accident and explain your legal options.

You should not have to pay the medical bills if a rideshare accident caused your injuries. Once you have connected with an injury attorney at Gruber Law Offices, we are confident that you will feel that your Uber accident claim or Lyft injury claim is in capable hands. Our founder and CEO David Gruber is listed in Top 100 Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only group of outstanding trial lawyers in each state. Attorney Gruber has assembled a dedicated legal team that has compiled a record of high value settlements for clients.

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What are my rights as a passenger injured in an Uber or Lyft accident?

Uber and Lyft are the two largest ridesharing companies. Passengers use smartphone apps to summon a ride with an Uber driver of Lyft driver. The companies contract with drivers who use their personal vehicles to carry riders to their destinations. The use of personal vehicles to provide taxi-like transportation means that different insurance policies may apply, depending on whether the ridesharing driver was on the clock when the accident happened.

As a passenger, you have a legal right to seek compensation under Wisconsin law if you are injured in a car crash as a result of the carelessness or recklessness of an Uber rideshare driver or a Lyft driver or of another motorist.

You have a right to have an attorney evaluate your legal options and assess your present and future medical expenses and lost wages related to the rideshare accident.

Can I sue Uber if I was injured while an Uber passenger?

If you are injured in a car crash while being transported by an Uber driver in Milwaukee, your legal options will depend on the facts of the accident. If the Uber driver was at fault in the crash while carrying you as a passenger, you may have an injury claim against the $1 million liability insurance and bodily injury coverage that Uber provides its drivers.

If another driver crashed into the Uber vehicle in which you were a passenger and caused your injuries, then you may have a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance.

Determining liability can be complicated in ridesharing accidents caused by an Uber driver or Lyft driver. It is important to have a knowledgeable Milwaukee rideshare injury lawyer review the details of your accident and offer guidance about your legal options. Understanding your options allows you to make a well-informed decision about how to proceed.

The attorneys at Gruber Law Offices have used our effective advocacy to help many injured people recover physically and financially after serious accidents.

Are rideshare passengers covered by Uber insurance?

Both Uber and Lyft carry auto liability coverage for injuries to rideshare passengers caused by the ridesharing driver. Both Uber and Lyft maintain coverage of up to $1 million per accident. For example, if an Uber driver who is transporting you disregards a stop sign or traffic light and causes a collision and you are injured, then you would have a claim against Uber’s insurance coverage.

Uber also requires its drivers to carry personal auto insurance in compliance with Wisconsin law. In addition, some Uber drivers may carry commercial auto liability coverage on their vehicles. Generally speaking, the individual driver is personally liable for any accidents that he or she causes, unless the driver is logged onto to the rideshare service and is in the process of transporting a passenger or in route to pick up a passenger.

When our accident lawyers represent passengers injured in Uber or Lyft accidents, a significant part of the accident investigation is identifying all the insurance policies that may be available to provide compensation. The availability of multiple insurance policies may increase the pool of insurance money available to reimburse you for your losses.

Do I need to hire an Uber accident lawyer to handle a rideshare injury claim?

Ridesharing accident claims can be more complicated to resolve because multiple insurance companies may be involved. If you try to deal on your own with the insurance company or companies involved, the insurers may give you the runaround or try to take advantage of your lack of familiarity with the claims process. It can be extremely frustrating trying to deal with uncooperative insurance companies that do not want to pay.

Insurance companies will recognize that you are serious about being treated fairly if you have a strong lawyer advocating for you. A lawyer who has handled Uber accident claims can be helpful in determining who should be held accountable for your injuries. An experienced rideshare accident attorney will have a better sense of the fair value of your Uber injury claim and will be in a stronger position to negotiate with the insurance companies for maximum compensation.

There is a time limit, known as the statute of limitation, on filing an accident claim in Wisconsin. That makes it important to contact an attorney without delay if you have sustained an injury in a rideshare accident.

It is always best to speak with an Uber accident attorney before discussing your claim with the insurance company or signing anything presented by the insurer. Our slogan at Gruber Law Offices is “One call… That’s all!” Our dedicated legal team with handle all the details of your accident claim so you can focus on your recovery. We will work hard to achieve a successful outcome for you.

Tony

Actual Client

A gentleman ran a red light broadsided my front end and flipped my truck. Gruber Law treated me with so much respect. When I called Gruber Law Offices I wasn’t sure, but when I was done I was overwhelmed and overjoyed with happiness with how they handled my case.

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