If you’ve taken a rideshare, you might have done so to be safe. You might have had a few drinks, you’re in an unfamiliar place, or you just didn’t feel like driving. Unfortunately, your driver or another party was careless, and now you’ve been injured in a car accident.
If you believe your rideshare driver was responsible for your accident, you might be worried about your legal options to get compensation. If they were responsible, though, you may have options to seek compensation for your losses.
Rideshare drivers are unique because they were likely at work when the accident happened, which would normally mean that their employer was liable for their actions. Unfortunately, rideshare drivers aren’t so simple.
Rideshare drivers are listed as independent contractors, which means their employer isn’t responsible for their actions. Instead of suing the employer, though, you may be able to rely on the rideshare driver’s insurance.
These drivers are required to carry insurance, which should cover up to one million dollars if you were a passenger. If you’re concerned about getting the settlement you deserve through the insurance company, you may need a Brooklyn car accident attorney for your claim.
While you may have notified the proper people and contacted the insurance company, you might still struggle to get the compensation you’re due for your rideshare accident injuries. The responsible party may try to put the blame on someone else, keeping you from your compensation.
While it can be difficult to put the blame on you, the driver or insurance company may try to avoid paying for your injuries. Unfortunately, that leaves you to deal with the aftermath of the accident without compensation for your losses.
If this happens, you may need a lawyer’s help to prove the driver was at fault. For example, they may have been taking phone calls, distracted, or even driving aggressively at the time. Your testimony, video footage, and expert witnesses can all help you prove that the rideshare driver was at fault.
If you’ve been injured while taking a rideshare, you may be worried about what you’ll do about the costs of your injuries. You’re suffering for someone else’s injuries, and that can make it tough to sue the right people and get compensation for your injuries.
Fortunately, you may have grounds to sue your rideshare driver after a car accident. Those funds can help you recover from your losses after your accident, but the responsible party might not be so willing to pay for your recovery.
In these cases, you may need the help of a lawyer from Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP. Your attorney can help you get started with a free consultation, where we can discuss your opportunities for recovery and how your attorney can help. To get started, reach out by calling 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or by visiting our website for more information.
Accidents happen, while being an accident victim may be unavoidable, choosing the wrong attorney is not. The experienced team of lawyers at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP have more than 15 years of handling highly complicated personal injury claims. Contact our personal injury attorneys to learn how we can help you secure the compensation you are entitled to get back on your feet. 1800-842-8462... View full business profile here: Profile Report: Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP
