Media Uber & Lyft Accident Attorney

Both Uber and Lyft are well-known companies in and around the Philadelphia and Media areas. Generally, anybody who takes an Uber or Lyft ride gets to their destinations safely. However, there are times when accidents involving rideshare vehicles occur. At the Dan Doyle Law Group, we are here to help when you need an Uber or Lyft accident attorney in the Philadelphia or Media areas. Our lawyers have the resources necessary to conduct a complete investigation into your case in order to recover any compensation you may be entitled to.

Uber and Lyft accidents can injure various parties

It is worth pointing out that, while Uber and Lyft rides may seem safer than other types of transportation, the reality is that rideshare drivers have the exact same amount of driver training as anybody else on the roadway. There are no special certification or training requirements to become a rideshare driver. Accidents involving Uber and Lyft vehicles do occur, and they can injure various parties. This could include:

• Passengers inside the Uber or Lyft vehicles
• Drivers and passengers in other vehicles involved in the accident
• Bystanders (including pedestrians and bicyclists) struck by a rideshare vehicle

Understanding insurance liability in Uber and Lyft crashes

Determining liability in the aftermath of a rideshare accident is just as important as determining liability in any other vehicle crash in Pennsylvania. However, even if a rideshare driver is at fault for the accident, determining which insurance carrier pays for injury and damage expenses can be complicated. Both Uber and Lyft handle insurance in these cases on a tiered basis.

• If an Uber or Lyft driver causes a crash when they are not signed into the app to work, the incident will be handled like any other crash in Pennsylvania. The driver’s personal insurance carrier will be required to handle expenses.
• If an Uber or Lyft driver causes a crash when they are signed into the app to work, but they do not have a passenger, the driver’s personal insurance carrier will still be responsible for covering expenses. However, if the personal insurance carrier denies a claim or the policy limits are not sufficient for the damages, both Uber and Lyft will provide supplemental coverage.
• If an Uber or Lyft driver has a passenger, or is on the way to pick one up, at the time a crash occurs, both companies have a $1 million liability insurance policy designed to cover anybody involved in the crash.

Call our attorneys for a free consultation of your case today

If you or somebody you care about has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle, contact an attorney as soon as possible. At the Dan Doyle Law Group, our goal is to investigate your case in order to secure any compensation you may be entitled to. This could include:

• Full coverage of medical expenses related to the incident
• Lost income if you cannot work while you recover
• Any household out-of-pocket expenses
• Pain and suffering damages
• Loss of personal enjoyment images

When you need a Philadelphia or Media Uber or Lyft accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling 215-987-3730.