Travelers take Ubers for a convenient and safe travel option, but Uber accidents can still happen. When they do, victims may be eligible to collect damages through a personal injury claim. Having an experienced Palm Bay Uber accident lawyer from Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law handle your claim is the best way to achieve a favorable case outcome. We are ready to put our 100-plus years of combined experience to work for you.
Contact our firm to discuss your Uber accident in Palm Bay, Florida today at (321) 334-3819.
How Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law Can Help After an Uber Accident in Palm Bay, FL
Our team provides the practiced, in-depth investigation needed to get to the bottom of your Uber accident. There are multiple parties who could bear fault for the accident, and the specific timing and circumstances of the event all play a role in making that determination.
Our Palm Bay personal injury lawyers have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients. We have been recognized by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law will do the following:
- Examine the details of your accident to identify the cause.
- Identify the insurance company responsible for covering your losses.
- Value your losses with great care.
- Negotiate with insurance companies to get you a fair settlement.
- Take your case to trial, if necessary
At-fault parties often try to minimize or even dismiss the damage they cause. Our team will not overlook any details of your financial, physical, and emotional losses and will gather evidence to support your claim. Once we have calculated a fair compensation amount, we will send a settlement demand to the at-fault party’s representatives.
Your Palm Bay Uber accident lawyer will negotiate aggressively to secure the highest settlement possible. If the other side will not engage in constructive discussions and you choose to take your case to court, count on our team for exceptional representation and support throughout the trial. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Who Is Liable for My Uber Accident?
The at-fault party for your Uber accident could be:
- The Uber driver
- A third-party driver
- A government entity
- The Uber company
A government entity could be culpable if poor road maintenance, inoperative traffic signals, or other elements of travel under government purview contributed to the event.
Uber is rarely on the hook for damages as it hires its drivers as independent contractors rather than full-status employees. This arrangement affects their insurance structure and often protects Uber from liability. Still, of the four types of lawsuits filed against Uber, some show reasons for filing against the company.
What is Uber’s Insurance Coverage for Accidents?
Uber’s insurance structure allows for third-party liability coverage depending on the timing of the accident and if the Uber driver is to blame.
Specifically, if the driver is active on the App but waiting for a ride, the company offers:
- $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident for bodily injury
- $25,000 per accident for property damage
If the driver is on the way to a pickup or dropoff, coverage includes:
- $1,000,000 for property damage, passenger or other third-party injuries
- Car repairs for the rideshare driver, with some conditions
In some cases, victims must first seek coverage through the Uber driver’s personal insurance. Whatever your role in the accident–Uber driver, passenger, pedestrian, or third-party driver–it is best to have an experienced Palm Bay Uber accident attorney manage your claim.
What Kind of Compensation Can I Recover for an Uber Accident?
Uber accident victims often sustain considerable losses. Physical injuries may require costly medical intervention and, in the most severe cases, continuing care. Injuries also prevent victims from working and earning during recovery time and may leave them out of work permanently.
Accidents are trauma-inducing events, and the physical and financial pain that follows adds to the emotional suffering. Some victims experience significant deterioration in their quality of life.
Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law will assess every loss you sustain with tremendous care and demand a settlement for economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages include financial losses like lost wages, medical expenses, and property damages. Non-economic damages are harder to quantify and include pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, and emotional distress.
When an accident results from particularly egregious acts of negligence, victims may be entitled to punitive damages. You can trust our team to fight for the highest settlement amount possible.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit in Florida?
Should the other side fail to participate in meaningful settlement negotiations, your attorney will discuss the option of taking your case to court. If you opt for a trial, our team will provide fierce advocacy and representation at all court events.
To preserve your right to fight in court, you generally must file your claim within Florida’s two-year statute of limitations. Forming a prompt legal partnership ensures that your attorney can investigate your accident and file your claim with the court within that deadline.
What Happens if I am Blamed for the Accident?
The amount of your compensation can be affected by Florida’s modified comparative negligence laws. The State does not allow victims deemed more than 50% responsible for an accident to recover damages. Victims who are 50% or less at fault will have their recovery reduced by whatever percentage of fault is assigned to them.
For example, if you have $100,000 in damages and are found to be 20% at fault, then you will recover $80,000.
Your Palm Bay Uber accident lawyer will work to shield you from unfair fault so you receive the full compensation you deserve.
Contact Our Palm Bay Uber Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation Today
Contact Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law for a free consultation with a Palm Bay Uber accident attorney. Injury victims throughout Florida have benefited from our client-centered approach, legal skill, and extensive experience. We will review your case for free, and if you are entitled to collect damages, we will fight for the maximum.