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Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed transportation, offering convenience and often safer alternatives to driving under certain circumstances. However, when accidents involving rideshares occur, they can be significantly more complicated than standard car accidents. Navigating the unique challenges of these cases often requires the knowledge and experience of a skilled legal professional.
At Raposo & Lukacs, our legal team pursues personal injury claims and lawsuits on behalf of clients who have suffered physically, emotionally, and financially from negligence-based accidents. We offer highly effective legal help to hold liable parties accountable and pursue the damages you are entitled to in the wake of such accidents.
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Rideshare Accidents in Miami
Like other car accidents, rideshare accidents have many causes. These can include:
However, rideshare accidents can involve multiple layers of responsibility and insurance policies, making them more complex than traditional motor vehicle crashes. Determining liability is often challenging, as it requires carefully assessing the involvement of the rideshare driver, other motorists, and the rideshare company itself.
Additionally, the rideshare driver’s status at the time of the accident—whether they were waiting for a fare, en route to a passenger, or actively transporting someone—plays a crucial role in determining which insurance policies apply and to what extent.
Who Can Be Liable in a Miami Rideshare Accident?
Depending on the circumstances, liability for a ride-sharing accident can rest on several parties.
These include:
The rideshare driver – If they were negligent, distracted, or violating traffic laws.
Other drivers involved in the crash – Negligent driving by a third-party motorist may have caused or contributed to the accident.
The rideshare company – Companies like Uber and Lyft may bear some responsibility if they failed to vet the driver properly or if technical issues with their platform contributed to the crash.
Vehicle manufacturers – If a defect in the rideshare vehicle, such as faulty brakes, airbags, or other mechanical failures, contributed to the accident, the manufacturer may be responsible for contributing to the crash.
Identifying the liable party requires thorough investigation and assertive legal representation to pursue rightful claims.
Those who can be injured in these accidents can include:
Rideshare passengers – Often the most vulnerable parties in these accidents, as they rely on the driver for safety.
Other motorists – Drivers and passengers of other vehicles involved in the crash may sustain significant injuries.
Pedestrians and cyclists – These parties can suffer severe, life-altering injuries in rideshare collisions.
Whether you are a passenger, fellow driver, pedestrian, or cyclist, you deserve fair compensation for your injuries and damages.
Insurance Considerations in Rideshare Accidents
Rideshare companies provide insurance coverage for their drivers, but the extent of this coverage depends on the driver’s status at the time of the accident:
Offline or off-duty. The rideshare driver’s personal auto insurance applies.
Available or waiting for a ride request. Limited coverage from the rideshare company may take effect, typically including $50,000 per person for bodily injury and $100,000 per accident.
En route to pick up a passenger or during a ride. The rideshare company’s full commercial insurance policy typically applies, often providing up to one million in liability coverage.
If the rideshare accident was caused by another party, such as another motorist or a vehicle manufacturer, due to a defective part, pursuing compensation may involve filing a claim against that party’s insurance or initiating a product liability lawsuit.
It is vital to gather evidence, such as police reports, witness statements, and accident reconstruction data, to establish liability. Working with an experienced law firm gives you access to these resources, giving your claim the support you need to pursue the compensation you deserve.
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The Benefits of Legal Representation in Miami Rideshare Accidents
Understanding which coverage applies to your accident and how to access it can be complex. At Raposo & Lukacs, our mission is to help you secure the compensation to which you are entitled, from past and future medical expenses to lost income, pain and suffering, and other relevant damages.
We can help by:
Thoroughly investigating the circumstances of the accident to identify all responsible parties.
Navigating the complexities of overlapping insurance policies to pursue full and fair compensation.
Negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf to prevent undervaluation of your claim.
Building a solid legal case and representing you in civil court if necessary.
Our team understands how traumatic and debilitating traffic accidents can be and is committed to providing the advocacy you need. We personally meet with you to fully understand the impact of your accident and injuries. Our attorneys have recovered over $10 million in client settlements and verdicts.
Contact us today at (305) 575-2177 for a free case evaluation with a Miami rideshare accident attorney.
