Lancaster Uber Accident Lawyer

Did you or a family member suffer injuries in a car accident involving an Uber vehicle? Under personal injury laws in Lancaster, PA, you may be entitled to significant compensation. An experienced Lancaster Uber accident lawyer at Marzzacco Niven & Associates can help you pursue compensation for things like your pain and suffering, medical bills, and more.

Our lawyers have over 120 years of experience in personal injury and workers’ compensation laws. In fact, we’ve recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of injured clients like you since our personal injury law firm was founded.

If you were hurt, you shouldn’t have to bear the costs alone. Contact our law office in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at (717) 616-2954 to set up a free case review right away.

How Marzzacco Niven & Associates Can Help After an Uber Accident in Lancaster

How Marzzacco Niven & Associates Can Help After an Uber Accident in Lancaster

Financial expenses can quickly start to pile up after an accident. The financial strain can easily become overwhelming when you’re recovering from a serious injury. An experienced Lancaster personal injury lawyer can help ease that burden.

At Marzzacco Niven & Associates, we’ve been fighting for accident victims for decades. Our award-winning lawyers have been recognized for their legal representation by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers of America.

When you hire our team, you’ll have a lawyer to:

  • Identify all sources of insurance coverage
  • Determine who was responsible for the accident
  • Gather evidence in support of your case
  • Accurately determine the value of your case
  • Bring in respected experts when necessary to strengthen your personal injury claim
  • Handle all insurance negotiations and paperwork

It may be tempting to accept a quick insurance settlement offer and walk away. That can be a mistake. Many accident victims later discover that their costs exceed the compensation they receive. 

Our Lancaster personal injury attorneys can stop the insurance company from taking advantage of you. We will assess your case for free, so all you have to do is give us a call to get started today.

How Often Do Uber Accidents Occur in Lancaster, PA?

Millions of Americans rely on Uber for transportation. However, it can be difficult to find information on whether ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft are actually safe. Uber itself released a safety report showing that their drivers’ fatal accident rate was half the national average.

On the other hand, independent studies have reached different conclusions.

A recent study using National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) data evaluated the impact of Uber and Lyft on traffic accidents. That study found that fatal traffic accidents increased by between two and four percent each year since rideshare services became available in the U.S.

How Much Money Is My Lancaster Uber Accident Case Worth?

One of the most common questions our lawyers hear is, “how much is my personal injury case worth?”

The reality is your case value depends on many different factors, including:

  • How severe your injuries are
  • The cost of your present medical treatment and estimated future costs
  • The value of your lost wages and income
  • Whether the injury impacts your ability to work after you recover
  • Your physical and emotional suffering
  • The strength of your negligence case

In Uber accident cases, the amount of insurance coverage that is available can significantly impact your case value. Uber drivers are independent contractors who drive their own vehicles to make a profit. Both of these facts have (at least previously) created a difficult situation for accident victims.

While companies like Uber and Lyft can be liable for the negligence of employees, they avoid liability when drivers are classified as independent contractors. The Uber driver’s personal insurance company could avoid liability because the vehicle is being used for a commercial purpose.

Today, however, Pennsylvania laws require rideshare companies to purchase commercial insurance. These policies are here to protect victims in a crash. 

How Much Insurance Coverage Is Available in My Uber Accident Case?

The amount of insurance coverage that is available in your case depends on the driver’s status when the accident occurred.

Driver Is Available and Waiting for a Ride Request

If the Uber app is turned on and the driver is available to take passenger requests, the following coverage limits apply under Uber’s policy:

  • $50,000 in bodily injury coverage per victim
  • $25,000 in property damage coverage per accident
  • $100,000 in bodily injury coverage per accident

This third-party coverage. That means it only applies if your own insurance is insufficient to cover your damages.

Driver Has Accepted a Passenger Ride Request

If the accident occurs while the driver is en route to pick up a passenger and during rides, the following coverage limits apply:

  • $1 million in third-party liability coverage
  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
  • Contingent comprehensive and collision up to the actual cash value of the car (a $2,500 deductible applies)

This more generous policy applies until the ride is ended in the Uber app. It is also available to protect any accident victim, regardless of whether you were an Uber passenger, third-party driver, or even a pedestrian.

Uber Driver Is Offline

When the Uber driver is not logged into the Uber app, the case is treated like any other motor vehicle accident. The driver’s personal auto insurance may be available to cover your damages.

What Damages Are Available to Uber Accident Victims in Lancaster?

Once you prove which insurance policy is available in your case, you’ll also have to prove the types of damages you sustained in the accident.

Uber accident victims are often entitled to compensation for:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Reduced earning potential
  • Loss of consortium
  • Rehabilitation 
  • Lost wages
  • Property damage
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Disfigurement
  • Scarring
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Inconvenience 
  • Anxiety, depression, and PTSD

Is the insurance company challenging your right to fair compensation? Do you have questions about your rights? Contact our legal team to schedule a free consultation with a Lancaster Uber accident attorney who can help.

Can I Still Recover Damages If I’m Being Blamed for an Uber Accident in Pennsylvania?

If you share some blame for the accident, your right to compensation can be impacted. Under Pennsylvania comparative negligence laws, victims can recover damages if they are less than 51% liable for the accident. Once the victim’s share of blame reaches 51%, they’re completely barred from seeking compensation.

Shared fault laws are important even if you were less than 51% responsible. If you were even slightly to blame, your settlement could be reduced in proportion to your share of fault. 

We’ll Work To Recover Compensation for Each of Your Uber Accident Injuries

Our lawyers at Marzzacco Niven & Associates handle a wide range of personal injury cases.

We often represent victims who have suffered:

Our car accident attorneys in Lancaster are ready to hear your story, so call for a free case review today.

Common Causes of Uber Accidents in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Rideshare drivers are only human. They make mistakes like anyone else. That said, they also tend to spend more hours behind the wheel than your average driver–meaning that they’re especially prone to becoming fatigued or distracted.

Some of the most common causes of Uber accidents include:

  • Distracted driving
  • Driver fatigue
  • Speeding 
  • Failing to yield the right-of-way 
  • Tailgating and aggressive driving
  • Unsafe maneuvers
  • Running a stop sign or red light
  • Operating the Uber vehicle under the influence of drugs
  • Drunk driving
  • Failure to maintain the Uber vehicle

It’s important to establish the cause of the accident. That way, our Lancaster car accident lawyers can identify all parties who played a role in causing your accident and injuries.

How Do I Establish Negligence After an Uber Accident in Pennsylvania? 

Regardless of the rideshare accident cause, most Uber accident cases are based on negligence.

To prove negligence, you must present evidence to prove:

  • The at-fault driver owed you a legal duty of care
  • They breached the duty of care
  • The breach caused the accident
  • You sustained some type of damages in the accident

Our car accident lawyers in Lancaster are experienced in handling these types of car accident cases. We’ll investigate and gather police reports, witness statements, video footage, and even data from the Uber app to prove your case.

How Much Time Is There To File a Lawsuit After an Uber Accident in Pennsylvania?

The statute of limitations in Pennsylvania personal injury cases is two years. If you fail to file within two years of the accident, you lose your ability to sue for damages.

Contact a Lancaster Uber Accident Lawyer for a Free Case Review

Do you have questions about your right to compensation after an Uber accident? Contact Marzzacco Niven & Associates today. With our Lancaster Uber accident lawyers on your team, you’ll greatly increase your chances of recovering the maximum compensation you deserve.

Visit Our Law Office in Lancaster, PA

Marzzacco Niven & Associates
2173 Embassy Dr Ste 123, Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 616-2954

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