Uber/Lyft Injuries & Assaults
Uber/Lyft Injuries & Assaults
Traut Injury Law has handled numerous injury and assault cases that occurred while you were in an Uber or Lyft vehicle.
Here are a few legal avenues we can pursue on your behalf:
Personal Injury Claim Against the Driver
- If the driver was at fault for an accident, you may file a personal injury claim against the driver. Uber and Lyft drivers are considered independent contractors, but they are still responsible for ensuring passenger safety.
- If you were assaulted by the driver, you may file a personal injury or civil lawsuit for damages based on the assault. The driver could be held responsible for any physical or emotional harm caused.
Claim Against Uber or Lyft
- Company Liability: While Uber and Lyft often disclaim liability due to their drivers being independent contractors, they still may be held responsible if they failed to exercise reasonable care in their hiring or background check processes.
- Insurance Coverage: Both Uber and Lyft provide substantial insurance coverage for passengers.
The coverage includes
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- Up to $1 million in liability coverage while a passenger is in transit.
- Coverage also for injuries if another driver was at fault, or uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
Negligence Claim Against Uber or Lyft
- If Uber or Lyft failed to screen their drivers properly, or if the driver had a history of dangerous behavior that was ignored, you may have grounds to claim that the company was negligent.
- You might also claim that the company didn’t act reasonably to protect passengers after receiving complaints about a particular driver.
Assault Related Claims
- Criminal Charges: If you were assaulted by the driver, the driver could face criminal charges. You should first report the incident to the police, and a criminal investigation may lead to prosecution.
- Civil Suit: In addition to the driver being prosecuted criminally, you may also file a civil lawsuit to seek compensation for your injuries, emotional distress, medical expenses, and lost wages.
What You Need to Do
- Document the Incident: Keep a record of the event, including the driver’s name, license plate, ride receipts, and any correspondence with Uber or Lyft. Take photographs of the vehicle damage and driver.
- Report the Incident: Immediately report the incident to the rideshare company and local authorities.
- Consult a Lawyer: Contact Traut Injury Law to speak directly with one of the three Traut lawyers to advise you on the specifics of your case and your legal options.
The success of your case may depend on the details of the incident, local laws, how well Uber or Lyft complied with their duty to ensure passenger safety, and most importantly, having a law firm that is experienced in handling these claims. Traut Injury Law is that firm.
