If you are involved in an Uber or Lyft accident in Pennsylvania, you should:
- Get to a safe location
- Seek medical attention
- Follow a doctor’s instructions for recovery
If you hire a lawyer on our team, they can help you pursue the compensation you are entitled to collect from the liable party.
A lawyer on our team will determine if insurance covers your losses
Rideshare drivers must have personal insurance to operate legally. Uber and Lyft generally provide insurance coverage for their drivers, too.
Obtaining the insurance coverage you deserve may be complicated. Potential issues with insurance coverage after a rideshare accident include:
- The rideshare driver not having their app properly engaged, which may affect the insurance coverage that they are entitled to collect
- The insurance company for the liable motorist or the rideshare company denying liability for your accident
- One or more insurance companies refusing to provide a fair settlement
Insurance coverage can change based on whether the driver was completing a trip, on the way to pick up a rider, waiting for rides, or did not have their app engaged at all.
It’s possible that you should recover fair compensation through insurance but that these or other problems prevent you from receiving fair coverage. Our firm will negotiate with the insurance companies. If they refuse to pay you fairly, we will consider other options for seeking compensation.
You may pursue a lawsuit against liable parties
A lawsuit is generally an option for rideshare accident victims in Pennsylvania. Our firm can help you file a suit against liable parties, which may include:
- A rideshare driver
- A rideshare company such as Uber or Lyft
- The manufacturer of a defective vehicle
- The manufacturer of a defective vehicle part
- Any other party that contributed to your rideshare accident
A lawsuit may result in compensation for all of your losses.
What damages does a lawsuit cover?
A lawsuit may cover any damage that results from your rideshare accident. Recoverable losses may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Lost income
- Medical expenses (including future medical care)
- Diminished earning power
- The cost of rehabilitation
- Damaged property
A lawsuit may also cover your loved one’s passing in the case of a fatal rideshare collision. A wrongful death lawsuit may cover funeral expenses, loss of a spouse, loss of a parent, lost financial protection, and any other damages from the accident.
How to choose a lawyer for your rideshare accident in Pennsylvania
A lawyer can tell you what you should do if you are involved in an Uber or Lyft accident in Pennsylvania, but first, you have to hire a lawyer.
When you are seeking a lawyer for your case, you may consider:
The lawyer’s practice area
You generally want to hire a lawyer with experience handling rideshare accident cases. Though many personal injury lawyers handle car accident cases, rideshare accident cases pose unique challenges. A lawyer’s prior experience with this case type may benefit your own case.
The lawyer’s case results
A lawyer who provides positive case results proves that they are capable of winning. Case results are especially relevant when they are for cases similar to yours.
The lawyer’s client reviews
You can easily find reviews for law firms and, in some cases, specific lawyers. The experiences of former clients are very telling. While a lawyer may be impressive in your one-on-one meetings, you should always consider what former clients say about them and their firm.
How you feel during interactions with the lawyer
Law firms that have rideshare accident lawyers on staff generally provide free consultations. You should take these consultations seriously, as they are a chance for one-on-one interactions with a law firm.
Use this opportunity to ask relevant questions and gauge the sincerity of a lawyer and their team. Your comfort during such meetings may be an important factor in which firm your choose to hire.
How law firms price their services
Rideshare accident victims face enough financial stress. You should not face further stress because you have to pay a lawyer upfront or out of your own pocket. Our firm does not receive a fee unless we win your case, and you pay nothing upfront to hire us.
Reach out to Cordisco & Saile LLC today, and do not wait
Cordisco & Saile LLC handles rideshare accident cases, and we will fight for the financial recovery that you deserve. You now know the benefits of hiring a lawyer, and our firm puts the utmost care into each client’s case.
We provide free case reviews, at which time we can answer your questions and provide further details about our services. Call Cordisco & Saile LLC today at (215) 642-2335 for your FREE consultation. We never stop fighting for rideshare accident victims like you.
