While rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft offer convenience, they are not immune to accidents. If you suffer injuries or lose a loved one in a rideshare accident, you can recover the compensation you deserve. Still, there are some legal challenges that an experienced rideshare accident attorney can help you with.
Determining Liability
One of the biggest challenges in a rideshare accident case is determining liability. Those who may be liable for your injuries include the rideshare company, the driver, another motorist, or even a pedestrian or bicyclist.
Insurance Coverage
Rideshare companies and drivers must provide insurance for their vehicles. However, whether you can recover from a driver, the company, or a third party depends on several factors, including the driver’s duty status.
Complex Legal Issues
Sometimes, complex legal issues could arise in rideshare cases. These are issues you don’t usually see in regular car accidents and could include the status of the driver (employee or independent contractor) or the rideshare platform arguing that it is only a technology platform that connects drivers and riders.
Multiple Defendants
In some cases, more than one person or entity may be responsible for your injuries. You may be able to recover the compensation you deserve from a combination of the driver, the rideshare company, or a third person. The case could become even more complicated if a business entity’s driver caused or partially caused the accident.
Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations could run out depending on your state or where you file your claim. All states have a limited amount of time for you to bring your case—and some are as little as a year. A lot has to happen in the time you have to start your claim, including obtaining medical records and an investigation of the accident.
Where to Find a Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Lakewood, CO
The Frickey Law Firm serves Lakewood and the surrounding areas in Colorado. To find out more about rideshare accidents, speak with a rideshare accident attorney at The Frickey Law Firm. To schedule a free consultation, please call 303-237-7373.