Uber and other rideshare companies have changed the way we reach destinations during travel and within our home communities. This global phenomenon puts convenient, comfortable transportation literally at our fingertips with the simple swipe of an app. However, one research study out of Chicago shows an overall increase in car accidents by as much as three percent since the rise of the rideshare.
When you’ve suffered serious injuries in an Uber accident in Everett or the surrounding area, call the experienced Everett car accident attorneys at Wells Trumbull for the personalized representation that your unique case deserves.
Why Choose Us as Your Uber Accident Lawyers in Everett?
The legal team at Wells Trumbull is a results-oriented team of client advocates who understand the personal importance of winning a case for every client and their family. Injury victims face hardships with rippling effects throughout all aspects of their lives. When the accident occurs during an Uber ride or in a collision with an Uber vehicle, the claim presents unique challenges. We offer advantages in an Uber accident case with the following qualities:
- A team-based approach that combines the sharp legal minds and valuable resources of our entire firm behind your case
- Individualized attention from an attorney dedicated to your compensation claim
- A free consultation and contingency-based payment so you pay nothing until we recover your compensation
Our case results speak for themselves, including recent notable wins like the recent $2.1 million jury verdict in a car accident case, and a $4.4 million verdict for a woman injured in a car accident after insurance denied her claim. We’ll negotiate from an evidence-based position of power to secure the maximum settlement or else our experienced trial lawyers will litigate your case in court for a large jury award.
Why Are Uber Accident Claims Challenging?
When an Uber driver is at fault for an accident, it often results in insurance company disputes due to the tiered structure of their required insurance coverage. Uber compels their contracted drivers to carry insurance with different coverage levels in place depending on the stage of the ride. The rideshare insurance structure works as follows:
- When an Uber driver is using their car for personal reasons, their private auto insurance policy provides coverage
- when the driver turns on their rideshare app and looks for a booking, the lower-tiered coverage takes effect, providing up to $25,000 in property damage, $50,000 per person for personal injury, or $100,000 total coverage per accident
- Once the driver has a passenger booked, during their drive to the pickup point, and throughout the rideshare trip with the passenger in the car, the top-tier coverage is available with up to $1 million in coverage per accident
Investigating an Uber accident requires the typical investigation into the cause of the accident to prove negligence and an additional investigation to file a claim against the appropriate policy so the insurance company doesn’t dispute or deny the claim.
What Damages Are Available In an Uber Accident Case in Everett
Car accidents cause serious injuries with impacts on all aspects of the victim’s life ranging from temporary inconvenience and a few lost work days to facing a lifetime of pain and disability depending on the severity of the accident. Compensation for the following damages may be available in your case:
Medical costs, future medical expenses, and out-of-pocket expenses
- Lost income, future income loss, and diminished future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Other non-economic damages that apply to your unique case such as loss of enjoyment of life, emotional injury, loss of limb, or loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death
Insurance companies are not on the injury victim’s side after an accident but commonly protect their profits at the expense of a full payout. An Everett Uber accident attorney from Wells Trumbull is ready to protect your best interests and secure maximum compensation in your case.
Call the Everett Uber Accident Lawyers at Wells Trumbull
After a serious car accident, your best path forward is with an experienced Everett injury lawyer, particularly when dealing with rideshare insurance after an Uber car accident. Contact Wells Trumbull today so we can take prompt action on your behalf and then direct all communication with the insurance company to your lawyer.