Davis Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyer

Helping Rideshare Accident Victims Understand Their Rights

Rideshare services have become a regular part of transportation in Davis. People use Uber and Lyft to get to work, attend classes, go out with friends, travel to the airport, and move around town without getting behind the wheel themselves. With more rideshare vehicles on the road, however, accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers can happen.

At the Law Office of Brian P. Azemika, we represent people in Davis who have been injured in rideshare accidents. These cases can involve complicated insurance issues because an Uber or Lyft driver may be using a personal vehicle while working for a rideshare company. Determining which insurance coverage applies can depend on what the driver was doing at the time of the collision.

Our Sacramento and Roseville offices serve clients throughout Northern California. With more than 20 years of personal injury experience, our firm understands how to investigate accident claims, deal with insurance companies, and pursue compensation for people who have been injured because of someone else's negligence.

Rideshare Accidents Can Be Complicated

After a typical car accident, determining which driver's insurance may apply can sometimes be relatively straightforward. An Uber or Lyft accident can involve additional questions.

For example, the rideshare driver may have been:

• Waiting for a ride request
• Traveling to pick up a passenger
• Transporting an Uber or Lyft passenger
• Using the vehicle for personal reasons rather than rideshare work

The circumstances surrounding the collision can affect which insurance policies and coverage may potentially apply. This is one reason why injured passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and occupants of other vehicles can benefit from having an experienced personal injury firm evaluate the accident.

We work to understand what the rideshare driver was doing when the collision occurred and investigate the insurance coverage that may be available.

We Represent More Than Just Rideshare Passengers

When people hear the term rideshare accident, they may immediately think about an Uber or Lyft passenger being injured. However, rideshare collisions can affect many different people.

Our firm may represent individuals who were injured as:

• Passengers inside an Uber or Lyft vehicle
• Drivers or passengers in another vehicle
• Pedestrians
• Bicyclists
• Motorcyclists

The identity of the injured person does not necessarily determine who is responsible. We focus on the facts of the collision and work to identify the parties whose negligence may have contributed to the accident.

Determining Who Was Responsible for the Crash

Rideshare accidents can occur for many of the same reasons as other motor vehicle collisions. A driver may be distracted by a phone or rideshare application, fail to yield, speed, make an unsafe turn, follow another vehicle too closely, or otherwise operate the vehicle negligently.

The fact that someone was driving for Uber or Lyft does not automatically establish who was at fault. We investigate the specific circumstances of the collision to determine what happened.

Evidence may include police reports, photographs, witness statements, vehicle damage, medical records, traffic footage, rideshare information, and other available documentation.

Our goal is to build a clear picture of the accident and determine what insurance coverage and legal options may be available to the injured person.

We Understand the Insurance Challenges Involved

Insurance issues can be one of the most confusing parts of a rideshare accident claim. An injured person may be dealing with the driver's personal insurance company, a rideshare company's insurance coverage, or another insurer depending on the circumstances.

Insurance companies may disagree about which policy applies or how much a claim is worth. An injured victim should not have to become an expert in insurance policies while recovering from an accident.

Our firm has more than two decades of experience dealing with insurance companies on behalf of personal injury clients. We work to handle the insurance side of the claim while keeping our client's interests at the center of the process.

We also understand that an early settlement offer may not necessarily reflect the full extent of an injured person's losses. Before making important decisions, we work to understand the client's injuries, medical treatment, lost income, and other consequences of the accident.

Your Injuries May Affect Your Life in Many Ways

A rideshare collision can cause injuries ranging from relatively minor strains to serious and permanent trauma. Depending on the circumstances, victims may suffer broken bones, head injuries, spinal injuries, neck and back injuries, internal injuries, or other significant harm.

The financial impact can also be substantial. Medical expenses may continue to accumulate while the injured person is recovering. Missing work can create additional financial pressure, and a serious injury may affect future earning capacity.

We consider the broader consequences of an injury when evaluating a claim. Our goal is to understand how the accident has affected the client's health, employment, finances, family responsibilities, and everyday life.

Contact Our Davis Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyers

If you or someone you love was injured in an Uber or Lyft accident in Davis, dealing with insurance companies and determining what coverage applies can be overwhelming. You deserve an opportunity to understand your rights before making important decisions about your claim.

The Law Office of Brian P. Azemika offers free, confidential, and no-obligation consultations for rideshare accident victims and their families. Our team is ready to listen to what happened, answer your questions, and explain your potential legal options.

Contact the Law Office of Brian P. Azemika today to schedule your free case evaluation. With more than 20 years of personal injury experience and millions of dollars secured in settlements and verdicts, our firm is ready to help you navigate your Davis Uber or Lyft accident claim and pursue the compensation you deserve.