Uber is perhaps the most prominent player in the new ridesharing industry that is turning out to be a nightmare for the traditional taxi industry. Ridesharing can turn out to be a nightmare for passengers and other motorists as well if an accident occurs involving an Uber driver. Uber accidents can get complex because of the multiple insurance issues that can come into play. It is important to discuss your case with a law firm that has experienced Chicago Uber Accident Lawyers.
Uber accidents can involve various claimants, including:
After the accident, take the following steps to the extent that your health allows:
Opposing parties, particularly insurance companies, know who Malman Law is and they know our reputation. That must be why 95 percent of them choose to settle privately rather than face us in court. Many of our clients have commented on the mysteriously sudden attitude change they detect in opposing parties once they mention that we are the ones representing them.
A father of five tragically died when his tire treads failed, causing his vehicle to roll over. In addition to the driver, two other passengers died in the accident. A fourth passenger was rendered quadriplegic by the crash. $11,800,000.00 was the total settlement.
In this case, we were able to prove that the driver of a van was responsible for the death of a bicyclist even though our client and the driver of the van were deceased. Our client left a husband and two adult children.
Our client took medication for years after the accident to control the bleeding in his finger and avoid further complications. We demonstrated that our client had experienced severe and ongoing discomfort and obtained a settlement of $1 million in this auto accident case.
Settlement awarded to a 61-year-old woman who was struck by a taxi resulting in a broken knee that required surgery.
Answers to some of the most common Uber accidents questions we’re asked.
It depends on what type of policy you have. Most personal auto insurance policies exclude coverage for commercial activities such as driving for Uber, even with no current assignment. Some personal auto insurance companies now offer ridesharing insurance.
Coverage loopholes in Uber insurance include the following:
In Illinois, punitive damages are awarded, if at all, in addition to compensatory damages. To win them, you must show by “clear and convincing evidence” that the Uber driver’s behavior was with outrageous indifference (or at the very least, with a conscious indifference) to the safety of others. A DUI accident may or may not qualify.
Uber insurance covers:
While you are on assignment (including on your way to pick up a passenger):
While your app is on but you have no assignments: