When a crash occurs between two vehicles, typically, one driver is fully responsible for the accident or both parties share fault. However, when one of the cars is a rideshare vehicle, different issues of liability can occur. Determining fault after a Miami Uber accident can be considerably more complicated.
A skilled rideshare crash attorney could meet with you to review the details of your accident. With their assistance, you could determine whether it is in your best interest to pursue a legal claim against the person or people responsible for causing your accident.
To receive compensation in the form of a settlement or damages, an injured party must prove that someone else is legally responsible for their injuries. In most Uber motor vehicle accidents, an injured party must show that another party acted negligently, which resulted in the accident. Proving negligence requires demonstrating that someone failed to act reasonably and responsibly.
A Miami legal team could help an injured party collect evidence to prove fault by combing through the police accident report, the Uber driver’s ride history on the day of the crash, medical records, traffic and video camera surveillance footage, and witness statements.
The attorneys could also help show the causal link between the injured party’s losses and the at fault party’s actions. A proficient lawyer could help an injured party show how the responsible party’s actions led to their losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish, and pain and suffering.
Although determining liability after some rideshare accidents in Miami is clearcut, such as when a third party driver crashes into an Uber, many accidents involving rideshare vehicles are complicated and contested. In an Uber accident, more than one party could be legally at fault.
Many collisions involving rideshare vehicles occur because of the rideshare driver’s negligence. Uber drivers frequently drive for long hours, which can lead to fatigue, especially because many rideshare drivers drive as a supplemental source of income while also working a full-time job. Because rideshare drivers only get paid when they complete rides, they might be tempted to speed or drive recklessly in order to move quickly to the next passenger assignment. Distracted driving is also a large problem for rideshare drivers. Part of their job requires rideshare drivers to rely heavily on their phones to find new rides. Uber drivers also need to use their phones for directions as they frequently drive in unfamiliar places.
Because Uber drivers do not work directly for Uber and are independent contractors, Uber is not always responsible for accidents occurring due to their drivers’ negligence. The status of the Uber driver when the crash happened is critical in determining if Uber is at fault. If an accident occurred while the driver was transporting a passenger or on their way to pick up someone, Uber’s insurance will be a source of compensation. Even if the Uber driver was not actively logged into the app when the crash happened, Uber may still be responsible.
If Uber failed to perform an adequate background check on an at-fault driver, the company would also be at fault.
Some accidents occur because a third-party driver is fully or partially at fault. If another motorist’s negligence led to a crash with an Uber vehicle, that third-party driver’s personal insurance company could be the party that is primarily responsible for paying the damages.
Trying to determine who is legally responsible can be confusing, which is why working with an experienced local attorney is important.
Determining fault after a Miami Uber accident is not easy. Multiple parties could play a role in causing an accident. To give yourself a chance of recouping compensation for your losses, you should work with a knowledgeable local attorney.
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