FAQs Category: Uber Accident

Before the advent of ridesharing, traffic accidents were at an all-time low. Since that time, however, the number of auto accidents has been rising about two to three percent each year. That doesn’t automatically lay the blame at the feet of rideshare companies, but it’s an interesting correlation between the increase in rideshare cars on the […]

Uber accidents are no different than other auto accidents insofar as drivers and passengers can suffer serious injuries. Most of the time, rideshare passengers in rideshare vehicles ride in the backseat. Many types of accidents can affect backseat riders, including rear-end collisions, broadside collisions, and more. The most common types of auto accident injuries include: Head and traumatic […]

In a “regular” auto accident that doesn’t involve rideshare companies, the at-fault party is responsible for reimbursing the victim’s medical bills. But what happens when an Uber driver is the at-fault party? Will Uber pay for your medical bills? The answer to that question depends on two factors: Fault. Uber will pay for medical bills […]

If an Uber driver who is not signed in to the Uber app causes a crash, the standard accident protocol is in order—just exchange contact and auto insurance information with the other party. However, if the Uber driver is signed into the Uber app, Uber’s insurance coverage may or may not kick in, depending on […]

Uber offers insurance for its drivers and anyone they get in an accident with—but only in certain situations. Here are the parameters for when Uber’s liability insurance may be available: If the driver is offline: Uber does not offer liability insurance coverage in this instance. The only coverage he or she likely has is from personal […]

When an Uber driver is liable for an accident that leaves you with an injury, you can file claims for property damage as well as physical damages. Additionally, you may file claims for mental and emotional damages. Here are some of the common damages you may be eligible to claim, depending on the circumstances of your injury: […]

As each case has unique circumstances, the compensation victims obtain can vary widely. For cases in which injuries are relatively minor, payouts may be as little as a few thousand dollars. More serious injuries, particularly those requiring surgery, can result in compensation of tens of thousands of dollars or more. Some of the factors that […]

Yes. You most certainly should seek legal counsel to handle your Uber accident claim. Even if a representative from Uber tells you they are paying the policy limits for an injury, you should still get an attorney. Note that nearly all insurance companies will pay the policy limits for a badly injured person. By accepting […]

An Uber accident attorney can conduct a thorough investigation into your accident to obtain evidence that bolsters your case. Additionally, they can file all the right documents with Uber’s insurance company to increase the odds that you’ll receive a higher compensation payout. Perhaps most importantly, an experienced Uber accident lawyer can negotiate on your behalf […]

If you hire Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC to handle your case, you’ll pay nothing unless we successfully obtain financial compensation for you. That’s because we work on a contingency fee basis. In other words, you won’t pay for any fees or expenses unless we win your case, either through a financial settlement or […]