According to the Chicago Tribune, the benefits of ridesharing have come with some downsides—namely, an increase in traffic density, which could plausibly lead to a greater number of accidents. The more frequently you ride in an Uber, Lyft, or another vehicle that qualifies as ridesharing, the greater your chances may be of getting in an accident. If you or a loved one were in an accident while taking a ridesharing service, then you could have a right to pursue compensation through a lawsuit.
If you want to learn more about ridesharing lawsuits or begin your legal action with the help of a Joliet ridesharing car accident lawyer, call our team at The Kryder Law Group, LLC today at (312) 223-1700 for a free consultation.
You may have experienced the anxiety that arises when you realize your Uber driver or Lyft chauffeur is not quite as conservative with their decision-making as you would prefer. Such an instance can make you realize instantly something that you may have taken for granted: Ridesharing drivers are susceptible to being in accidents.
In order to drive with Uber, for example, you generally need only:
These are all important—if basic—driver criteria. You will notice that there is no driver skill test, vehicle safety checks, or other requirements that would better ensure the safety of those who rely on ridesharing services such as Uber or Lyft. While it is important that all drivers are required to show proof of insurance, insurance may not be enough when you are injured in a ridesharing accident.
All ridesharing drivers who are complying with the rules of the service must have their own insurance. In addition, Uber maintains a variety of different coverages for drivers, riders, and those who may be involved in an accident but are underinsured or uninsured.
If you were a passenger in a ridesharing vehicle involved in an accident, there could be several lapses in the driver’s insurance that may inhibit your ability to obtain compensation. Uber’s various forms of coverage (and those available on other ridesharing platforms) may not be valid if:
While Uber drivers are generally covered for injuries they cause to passengers such as yourself, as well as other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, there is no guarantee that insurance will cover your various losses. If you find yourself or your loved one facing injuries, lost income, or other losses after an Uber accident, you may want to consider the merits of a lawsuit.
You could be eligible to bring a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against a ridesharing driver if:
According to the United States Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as many as 94% of crashes can be linked to the behavior of a driver, and that figure may be even higher when accounting for possible statistical error. If you were in a ridesharing accident, consider possible causes of your accident, which could include:
There could be one or more reasons why insurance does not cover your losses. If you want to learn more about possible legal avenues for you to pursue compensation, call our team at The Kryder Law Group, LLC today at (312) 223-1700 for a free consultation.
According to the State of Illinois website, Joliet is among the five most populous cities in all of Illinois, so it stands to reason that it has its fair share of car accidents each year. If you were involved in a ridesharing accident, you may be able to find a lawyer to help you bring your case, especially considering the intricacies that may come with a ridesharing-related collision.
Should you choose to accept assistance from a lawyer, you may do so because:
Lawyers can generally handle all of the legal responsibilities that may come with a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Specifically, such responsibilities may include:
There may be several factors at play in a ridesharing-related lawsuit that are not present in litigation that does not involve a ridesharing service. A Joliet ridesharing car accident lawyer’s job will be to consider these factors while helping you pursue any compensation that you could be entitled to.
If you want to speak to a legal professional about a possible ridesharing-related lawsuit in the Joliet area, call us at The Kryder Law Group, LLC today at (312) 223-1700 for a free consultation.
The statutes of limitation for both personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in Illinois are generally two years from the date of the accident. You may want to call regardless of how much time has passed since the accident, as there may be exceptions to these statutes.