Auto Accidents

Common injuries in Uber or Lyft accidents include whiplash, neck and back injuries, concussions, broken bones, and soft tissue damage. Passengers may also suffer cuts, bruises, or more severe trauma, depending on the collision’s impact and their position in the vehicle.

Uber and Lyft accidents in Miami are covered by a tiered insurance system. When drivers are logged into the app but not on a trip, they have limited liability coverage. During rides, passengers are protected by higher liability limits and additional coverage provided by the rideshare companies.

The first thing to do is seek medical attention – at an emergency or trauma room if injuries are severe. If injuries are not as severe, take photos and/or videos of the accident scene and your injuries, and get the contact information of any witnesses. If the accident is the fault of another party, contact an attorney, such as Ward Ruddock, as soon as possible.

There are cases where more than one party is to blame for an accident. The laws vary by state, but oftentimes settlements are determined by the degree of fault and may carry a threshold of who was more than 50 percent at fault for the accident.