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ST. LOUIS RIDESHARE ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Ridesharing has revolutionized how people get around their hometowns and cities when they don’t want to or cannot drive themselves. However, it has also changed how people can seek compensation and which auto insurer must pay after being in a bad car accident. If you were hurt while riding in an Uber or Lyft, then filing an injury claim against the liable party will likely get complicated. That is where our St. Louis Uber & Lyft accident lawyers come in.
To sort out your case and progress it confidently, rely on Cantor Injury Law, LLC, and our Uber and Lyft accident attorneys in St. Louis. We are known throughout both Missouri and Illinois as steadfast lawyers who will go to any length to ensure our client’s success and comfort.
What Should I Do If I’m In A rIDESHARE Accident?
Knowing what to do after an Uber or Lyft accident can significantly impact the success of your claim. While many people understand the basics of handling a car accident, navigating the complexities of a rideshare-related crash—whether you were a passenger, driver, or pedestrian—can be confusing and overwhelming.
1) Seek medical attention
2) Report the accident to the rideshare company
3) Collect information
4) Take photos at the scene
Are Uber & Lyft Drivers Considered Employees?
Uber and Lyft accident claims and lawsuits have also been complicated by the perennial question: “Are ridesharing drivers employees?” While most any ridesharing driver will tell you that they behave and are treated like an employee, Uber, Lyft, and the National Labor Relations Board all say differently. The debate is ongoing today.
If an Uber or Lyft driver is an employee, then accidents they cause can put liability directly onto their employer’s shoulders, similar to how Walmart can be held accountable for truck accidents caused by their truckers. If Uber or Lyft drivers are independent contractors, as their parent companies insist, then that separates those companies from liability and makes cases trickier.
In either circumstance, you can trust in our team to back you and aggressively seek every single penny of compensation you deserve.
Who Can Be Held Liable In An Uber Or Lyft Accident?
As with any other car accident claim, the key to success in our Uber or Lyft accident claim will be proving liability and damages. Your damages may be fairly straightforward to prove, like showing medical bills and the income you lost due to being unable to work. Proving liability can be a different and more difficult situation, though.
In a typical car accident, you can usually point at the other driver and solve liability, but unfortunately things are not as straightforward in an Uber of Lyft accident.
Parties Who Might Be Liable For Your Ridesharing Crash Include:
- Ridesharing driver
- Ridesharing company
- Another driver
- Another passenger
The Most Common Injuries Sustained In Rideshare Accidents
Uber and Lyft accidents often result in severe injuries that can require long-term medical care. We’ll fight to recover compensation that covers your medical expenses and supports your recovery.
Head & Brain Injuries
Back & Spinal Cord Injuries
Arm & Leg Injuries
Whiplash
Paralysis
Neck Injuries
St. Louis Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyers FAQS
Responsibility for damages in a rideshare accident depends on who caused the crash. If the rideshare driver was at fault, their company’s insurance policy may provide coverage. If another driver caused the accident, their insurance would typically be responsible. We’ll investigate the details to determine who should be held accountable.
Yes, both Uber and Lyft provide insurance coverage for their drivers in certain situations. For example, if the driver was logged into the app and waiting for a ride request, limited coverage applies. If they were actively transporting a passenger or en route to pick someone up, higher liability coverage kicks in. Cantor Injury Law will make certain that you win the most money possible from the insurance company or companies for your case.
Yes, as a passenger, you have the right to file a claim for your injuries, regardless of who was at fault. Whether the rideshare driver, another driver, or both parties caused the accident, we’ll fight to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
We use evidence like police reports, witness statements, rideshare app data, and traffic camera footage to determine fault. If necessary, we can also work with accident reconstruction experts to strengthen your case.
How Cantor Injury Law Can Help
If you are involved in an Uber or Lyft accident in St. Louis, you can count on us to fight for you and secure the compensation you deserve.
We are a modern St. Louis Uber & Lyft accident law firm that can help you get the compensation you deserve. We will handle the complicated legal matters and the stress of litigation while you focus on the most important thing — your health and well-being.
Our dedicated team of personal injury lawyers will fight with insurance companies, oversee your medical care and records, and ultimately resolve your claim against the at-fault driver or liable insurance company. It is our duty and privilege to protect the injured while fighting for the right to a large financial recovery. You Can Count On Cantor.
