When you ride in an Uber or a Lyft, you trust the driver to follow all traffic laws and keep you safe while in their care. Unfortunately, rideshare drivers often drive distracted or recklessly, causing their passengers serious harm. If you have suffered injuries due to the negligence of a rideshare driver or at the fault of the rideshare company, you deserve top-notch representation from our Minneapolis rideshare accident lawyers with the experience and skills to take on your case.
Our professional team at Knutson + Casey has helped Minneapolis victims for over 30 years, so we are well-versed in Minnesota laws and rideshare policies that impact your case. These cases often involve multiple parties and insurance companies, so they may be quite complicated. We are here to help you fully understand rideshare insurance policies, how these accidents differ from others, and what damages you may recover.
In a typical car accident between two drivers, both parties exchange insurance information to determine fault and damages. In rideshare accidents, the companies hold insurance policies that come into effect when a driver causes an accident. However, these policies have complications since they only apply in certain situations. Our Minneapolis rideshare accident attorneys may be able to help you understand your rights in rideshare car accidents and how much you may recover.
Additionally, when involved in a rideshare accident, you may pursue legal action against the company, depending on your case details. If the company itself did not properly train their employees or take proper care in the hiring process, and this negligence resulted in your injuries, you may have a case against them.
If you sustain injuries while riding in an Uber or a Lyft, both companies have insurance policies for these situations. These policies are the same for each company, and they include the following coverage:
This coverage applies to situations where the rideshare driver was waiting for a ride request. If the rideshare driver was going to pick up a passenger or if they had a passenger in the car already, the coverage increases to $1,000,000. We understand these policies may be confusing, and negotiating with insurance companies is not easy. Fortunately, we may speak on your behalf and use innovative legal strategies to achieve a fair settlement.
The costs of treatments and life accommodations after a rideshare accident may be expensive. Your losses deserve recognition and compensation. Depending on the severity of your injuries and the circumstances of your case, you may recover the following damages:
We do everything we can to give you the best chance to achieve a fair settlement. You may also take steps after the accident to benefit your case. Taking photos and videos of the scene and your injuries and writing down witness information may strengthen your case. We may also gather evidence like video footage and police reports.
Additionally, you should know Minnesota is a comparative negligence state, meaning each party is assigned a percentage of fault for the accident, and that percentage is deducted from their damages. Those over 50% at fault are not eligible for any compensation. Insurance companies often try to assign unfair fault percentages to victims to give them an unfair settlement. Our experienced Minneapolis rideshare accident attorneys understand this and fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve.
Uber and Lyft may be convenient ways to get around your city, especially if you do not have a car. However, they may be dangerous. Rideshare drivers have to pay attention to the road, their phone, and their maps, which could cause them to get distracted and cause an accident. If you have suffered injuries due to the negligence of a rideshare driver or a rideshare company, our talented legal team at Knutson + Casey may take on your case and fight for your rights.
Due to the complex nature of rideshare accident cases, contacting an experienced Minneapolis rideshare accident lawyer is imperative. Our team has been in the industry for over three decades and has helped thousands of Minneapolis victims seek justice and compensation. We are prepared to take on any case and do our best to settle it outside of court. For more information and to schedule a free consultation, fill out our contact form or call (507) 344-8888.