Have you or a loved one been injured in an Uber accident in New Port Richey? If so, you could be entitled to recover compensation from the liable party. Know your rights and options when filing a claim after an Uber accident.
A New Port Richey Uber accident lawyer at Dolman Law Group can assist with your case while you focus on recovering from the accident. We will review your case at no cost and represent you if it meets a claim or lawsuit criteria.
How an Uber Accident Attorney Could Help You After a New Port Richey Crash
After an Uber accident, you might assume insurance will cover all damages. You may be left with serious injuries resulting in lost wages and large medical bills. It can be difficult to recoup the money you lost without an attorney if insurance doesn't cover everything.
Uber accidents are complicated because they involve several insurance companies, confusing the rules. Our law firm in New Port Richey will give your case the attention it requires and do the following:
- Offer legal advice and guidance throughout your case
- Handle communications with insurance companies and other parties involved
- Identify all avenues to recover compensation
- Negotiate with the insurance companies
- Represent you during a trial if we cannot settle the claim fairly
What Dolman Law Group Offers Its Personal Injury Clients
At Dolman Law, we provide top-quality customer service with fair results. Our attorneys are top-rated and have experience with Uber accident lawsuits.
- We provide free one-on-one consultations to review your case.
- Status will provide frequent status updates.
- As the client, you will not pay us anything until we recover money for you.
- We fight for fair damages and hold insurance companies accountable.
Lawyers at our law firm will give your case our full attention. We want our clients to feel optimistic about the outcome of their case and feel comfortable coming to us with questions or concerns.
Recoverable Damages Your Uber Accident Could Have Caused
You could recover damages from an Uber accident in many ways. Recoverable damages are the money a court requires someone to pay for injuring another person or causing property damage. At Dolman Law Group, we will pursue the compensation you need.
Recoverable damages you could potentially receive include (but are not limited to):
Medical Bills
You can be compensated for any medical bills related to the accident. This includes emergency care, ongoing care, physical and occupational therapy, and any other medical visits.
Lost Income
If you have to be out of work for a period due to injuries from the accident, you could be compensated for that time lost. If you sustain injuries that prevent you from working, you could receive compensation for future losses.
Pain and Suffering
This is non-economic and can be recovered after an Uber accident. It can include anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Ongoing physical pain from injuries you obtained during the accident could also make you eligible for compensation.
Wrongful Death
If a family member did not survive the accident, you could be eligible to receive compensation to cover the costs of any expenses related to the death, such as a funeral, burial, or cremation.
What You Should Do After an Uber Accident
After an Uber accident, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and scared. Your priority is safety, so do not exit your vehicle if you are on a busy road with oncoming traffic. Once you confirm your surroundings are safe, do the following:
- Make sure all parties involved are safe.
- Contact the police and file a report.
- Seek medical treatment for any injuries from the accident. Even if your injuries appear minor, get checked out.
- Take pictures of any details that could be significant to a case.
- Collect information from all parties involved
- Speak with a New Port Richey lawyer to recover damages from the Uber accident.
Insurance Policy Rules for Uber Drivers
According to Florida Statutes § 627.748, rideshare drivers in Florida must be insured when logged into the app. The rideshare company or the Uber driver may meet the insurance requirements themselves.
Insurance coverage can be different based on whether a passenger is in the car or not when a personal injury occurs. There are minimum amounts specified in the bill for each scenario.
Accidents That Occur When the App Is on But a Passenger Is Not in the Car
The minimum amount of insurance coverage in this scenario includes:
- At least $50,000 for death and bodily injury per person of primary automobile liability coverage
- At least $100,000 for death and bodily injury per incident of primary automobile liability coverage
- At least $25,000 per incident of property damage liability coverage
Uber Accidents That Occur When a Passenger is in the Vehicle
- At least $1,000,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage of primary automobile liability coverage
- Personal injury protection, which helps to pay for covered medical expenses caused by an auto accident
- Uninsured motorist insurance, which pays for the accident-related medical care when the at-fault driver did not have enough insurance coverage to cover all of the injuries
You Have a Limited Time to Act After a New Port Richey Uber Accident
When an Uber accident injures you, you must act fast to file a claim so you don't miss the deadline. Florida Statutes § 95.11 states you generally have four years to file a claim for the potential to recover compensation. Once the deadline passes, you will no longer be able to pursue compensation.
Call Today for a Free Consultation With Our Staff Members
We offer free consultations to all potential clients to review your case and determine if you have grounds to file an Uber accident lawsuit. For information on cases we have settled in the past, visit our results page.
Call Dolman Law Group today for your free consultation at (727) 451-6900. Our professional staff will be happy to provide answers to questions about your New Port Richey Uber accident case. Your lawyer will fight for you.
New Port Richey Office
5924 Main St
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 477-9660