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Legal Help for the Injured
If you were hurt in a rideshare crash, a Cleveland Uber accident lawyer at Kisling, Nestico & Redick can deal with the insurance companies while you recover. Whether it was an Uber or a Lyft accident, and whether you were a passenger, the rideshare driver, or someone in another car, we can help you through the claim and pursue the compensation you need. Our team works with the firm’s Ohio Uber and Lyft accident lawyers on cases across the state. Let a Cleveland injury lawyer help get everything you deserve.
Call us today at (216) 658-1330, or use our online form for a free, no-risk consultation.
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Whether someone rear-ends your Uber on I-90 or sideswipes your Lyft on Euclid Avenue, a rideshare passenger faces the same risks as anyone in a car crash, and often sits in the back seat without seeing the impact coming. Our Cleveland car accident lawyers see the same injuries in rideshare cases that they see in every other crash.
Common injuries include:
As a result, you may be in pain, unable to work, and struggling with significant financial strain. An Uber or Lyft accident lawyer can help you get medical treatment and recover compensation for your losses.
Rideshares in Ohio have other characteristics that make them more prone to accidents.
Uber and Lyft both require drivers to operate software while driving. They also navigate with GPS and communicate with passengers. Although Ohio has distracted driving laws, these actions can result in drivers taking their eyes off the road.
This, combined with driving in unfamiliar areas and meeting unknown passengers, increases the likelihood of an Uber and Lyft accident.
Ohio law sets insurance rules for Uber and Lyft drivers, and the coverage that applies depends on what the driver was doing in the app when the crash happened.
Many personal auto policies exclude driving for hire, so the driver’s own insurer may deny the claim while the app is on, and the rideshare company’s insurer may argue the app status was different from what the driver says. Trip records, app data, and timestamps settle those disputes, which is why they need to be preserved early. If the at-fault driver has little or no insurance, your own uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage may also come into play.
More than one party can share responsibility for a rideshare crash, and each may have its own insurer.
If the Uber or Lyft driver was speeding, distracted by the app, or ran a light, the driver is at fault, and the insurance tied to their app status pays the claim.
Many rideshare crashes are caused by someone else entirely. In that case, the other driver’s insurer is responsible, and, depending on the rideshare company’s policy, its coverage may help if that driver is uninsured or does not carry enough. Your own uninsured motorists coverage is another source.
Uber and Lyft treat their drivers as independent contractors, so most claims against the companies run through the insurance policies they carry rather than a lawsuit against the company itself. Getting those insurers to pay what a claim is worth often takes a lawyer who knows how they work.
When brakes fail, a tire blows out, or an airbag does not deploy, the manufacturer of the vehicle or part may share the blame through a product liability claim.
Rideshare traffic is heaviest where people go out, travel, and work, and those are the places crashes happen most.
People walking near these pickup areas are often the ones hurt. Our Cleveland pedestrian accident lawyers handle cases where a rideshare driver strikes someone on foot.
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Rideshare drivers are not only required to have personal insurance but additional insurance coverage as well. In Ohio, at least $1 million in primary liability coverage must be in place while a driver is on a trip. The level of coverage changes according to the status of the driver.
When the driver has the app turned on, a lower level of coverage applies, but when the driver accepts a fare, the level increases. These level changes can lead to complications and disputes with insurance companies.
Passengers who sustain injuries related to an Uber or Lyft accident deserve the chance to hold the at-fault party accountable. A skilled attorney can guide you through the legal process, help you get treatment, negotiate with insurance companies, and fight for the damages you deserve.
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Since our inception in 2005, Kisling, Nestico & Redick has been dedicated to helping personal injury victims fight for the compensation they deserve after an accident affects their way of life. We have helped more than 10,000 people, and we’re ready to keep fighting for Ohioans and anyone who deserves compensation for their personal injury claims.
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KNR has helped numerous Cleveland injury victims after Uber and Lyft accidents. For example, KNR represented a passenger in a Cuyahoga County car accident when she suffered vision loss after being struck by an airbag. KNR recovered a $100,000 policy limit settlement.
The experienced legal team at Kisling, Nestico & Redick can help you recover compensation after an Uber or Lyft accident.
We have a long history of fighting for people like you. If you have questions, speak to a skilled Cleveland rideshare accident attorney today.
The steps you take in the first hours and days protect both your health and your claim.
Call (216) 658-1330 or 1-800-HURT-NOW for a free consultation about your rideshare accident.
It depends on who caused the accident and whether the rideshare driver was on duty. If the Uber or Lyft driver caused the crash while using the app, both their personal and rideshare company insurance may apply. If another driver was at fault, their insurer is usually responsible. KNR will assess fault and pursue the appropriate claim.
Yes. If you’re hurt as a passenger during an active trip, Ohio requires at least $1 million in liability coverage to be in place. But getting compensated isn’t always easy. Our Cleveland rideshare accident attorneys know how to deal with these companies and push for the maximum recovery.
If you were hit as a pedestrian, whether in Ohio City, near Playhouse Square, or by the West Side Market, the driver’s status in the app will determine what insurance applies. KNR will help determine coverage and fight for your damages.
Absolutely. If you were driving for a rideshare company and someone else caused the crash, their insurer should cover your losses. If they’re uninsured, Uber or Lyft’s backup insurance may kick in. KNR can guide you through every step and protect your rights as a Cleveland rideshare driver.
In Ohio, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. Because rideshare accidents often involve multiple parties and insurers, it’s best to act quickly and let KNR start building your case.
Many rideshare claims are settled before trial. But if Uber, Lyft, or an insurance company refuses to pay what you deserve, our Cleveland trial lawyers won’t hesitate to take your case to court and fight for justice in Cuyahoga County.
KNR handles Uber and Lyft injury cases on a contingency basis. That means no upfront cost to you. We only get paid if we win compensation through a settlement or verdict.
In most cases, no. Uber and Lyft treat their drivers as independent contractors, so a claim usually runs through the insurance policy the company carries rather than a lawsuit against the company itself. That policy can still pay a large share of your losses when its coverage applies. In unusual cases, such as a claim that the company itself was negligent, a direct claim may be possible, and a lawyer can tell you whether yours is one of them.
