Portland Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyers

EXPERIENCED UBER AND LYFT ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING INJURED PERSONS IN THE GREATER PORTLAND, OREGON AREA

Two of the most popular ride-sharing services are Uber and Lyft. There’s little doubt that Uber and Lyft make it easier for people to get around. However, when they’re involved in an accident, injured accident victims are often confused as to where they can turn for help.

Victims of Uber and Lyft accidents often face a long road to recovery. Even worse, it can be challenging to determine who bears liability after an Uber or Lyft crash. Often, the driver may not have insurance, or the insurance may not be adequate to cover the damages suffered by the victim. If the driver had accepted a ride at the time of the accident, Uber and Lyft could bear liability for the crash.

If you suffered an injury in an accident with an Uber or Lyft driver, it can be essential to seek experienced legal help. An experienced Portland Uber and Lyft accident attorney can help you navigate the complex issues involved in these cases and fight for fair compensation. You can contact us today by filling out a contact form, or calling now (360) 695-4244 to schedule a free consultation.

Why Choose Our Portland Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyers

For nearly 40 years, our Portland personal injury attorneys have helped victims of accidents get back on their feet again. We know the tactics that insurance companies and large rideshare companies use to try and reduce their liabilities. This knowledge and experience enable us to fight back to get our clients fair compensation.

Our Portland injury attorneys will assess the facts of your case to determine whether Uber or the driver should be held responsible. If Uber is at fault, we will advocate for you.

Who is Liable After a Uber or Lyft Accident?

When it comes to third-party liability, Uber and Lyft accidents are complicated. Many factors can affect who faces responsibility for damages sustained in a rideshare accident

Uber and Lyft require all its drivers to maintain personal auto insurance policies that meet specific minimum requirements. However, the drivers are generally considered independent contractors, not company employees. This means that Uber and Lyft are not usually liable for accidents caused by its drivers when they are not directly working.

However, Uber and Lyft can face liability if the driver was acting within the scope of their employment when the accident occurred. Employment can include carrying passengers, having their app on, and driving en route to pick up an accepted ride.

After a rideshare accident, the insurer of the at-fault party pays damages to the victim of an accident. However, if the at-fault driver does not have insurance, or if their insurance is insufficient to cover the costs of the accident, Uber or Lyft’s insurance policy may come into play. This policy covers accidents that occur while a driver is logged into the app and available to accept fares.

If an accident occurs while a driver is logged into the app but has not yet accepted a fare, their insurance policy will be the primary coverage. However, if the accident occurs while the driver is en route to pick up a fare or has a fare-paying passenger in the vehicle, Uber or Lyft’s insurance policy will provide primary coverage.

Uber or Lyft’s insurance policies only cover accidents that occur while the driver is logged into the app and available to accept fares. If an accident occurs while the driver is off-duty or has the app logged out, Uber’s insurance will not apply. In these cases, the driver’s personal auto insurance policy should cover any damages sustained.

Understanding how rideshare liability works is not easy. For this reason alone, it can be important to speak to an experienced Uber or Lyft rideshare accident lawyer. At Schauermann Thayer, our Portland rideshare accident lawyers can help you determine who bears fault, so you can collect fair compensation.

Contact Our Portland Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyers Today

At Schauermann Thayer, our Portland rideshare accident attorneys can represent you after an accident with an Uber or Lyft driver. Whether you’re the passenger, the driver, or another driver, we can help you seek fair compensation from Uber or Lyft when applicable.

Contact Schauermann Thayer to explore your legal options in a free consultation. You can contact us today by filling out a contact form, or calling now (360) 695-4244 to schedule a free consultation.