Rideshare services are convenient, affordable, and very popular. Whether you are driving for one of these companies, use them to get around, or just share the road with them, it is important to understand how a rideshare company’s involvement impacts a crash claim.
The attorneys at Maschka Personal Injury are familiar with Uber accidents and transportation network company (TNC) laws in Mankato. Contact us if you suffered injuries in an Uber, Lyft, or rideshare wreck.
Driving for a transportation network company like Uber has become a common way for people to make extra money. However, it comes with risks. Discuss your situation with an attorney if you get into an accident while driving for Uber.
After a collision, your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage will cover some of your damages, regardless of who was at fault. However, PIP may not cover all of your lost wages, and it also does not cover pain and suffering. This is why it can be beneficial to file a personal injury claim if you meet the statutory threshold under Minnesota Statute §65B.51.
Our lawyers can explain relevant transportation network company laws in your Mankato Uber accident case and determine if you are eligible to file a personal injury claim.
When you get into a crash with an Uber driver, or an Uber driver’s vehicle hits you while you are cycling or walking, you may be able to access Uber’s commercial insurance policy under transportation network company laws. However, Uber’s insurance coverage will only cover your injuries if the accident was caused by the Uber driver.
Minnesota Statutes §65B.472 requires transportation network companies like Uber to have insurance that covers people injured by their drivers. If the driver was logged into the app but did not accept a ride, Uber may cover up to $50,000 for injuries per person and $100,000 per accident. If the driver was heading toward a pickup or had accepted a passenger, the company may cover up to $1 million.
Uber typically defends crash claims aggressively, so it is critical to have a skilled lawyer advocating for you. Work with an experienced attorney if you were injured in an incident involving an Uber. They can request the driver’s cell phone records to confirm their status when the accident occurred and aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve.
If you were an Uber passenger when the crash occurred, the company’s commercial policy may cover your injuries, depending on the facts of the accident.
Your PIP will provide your initial coverage. When your injuries meet the threshold to bring a legal claim, you can seek payment of all your injury-related expenses and pain and suffering damages. Our attorneys can review your medical records to ensure your accident-related injuries support a legal claim for damages.
If a party other than the Uber driver was responsible for the crash, Uber may resist paying and direct you to seek damages from the responsible party. When Uber’s driver is responsible, the company’s insurance policy should pay your claim, but settlement negotiations may be contentious.
Given the nuances regarding transportation network company (TNC) laws in Mankato, it is vital to consult with an Uber accident attorney to ensure you understand your rights after a collision.
If you get into a wreck and Uber is involved, contact our experienced attorneys for help. At Maschka Personal Injury, we handle cases involving Uber accidents and transportation network company (TNC) laws in Mankato. Our office is in Mankato, but we represent clients throughout the area, so get in touch with us today to discuss your Uber accident.
