Ohio Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyer

Common Causes of Ridesharing Accidents

Uber and Lyft accidents are frequently caused by:

• Fatigue – Rideshare drivers are often working for Uber or Lyft after they’ve already completed an entire workday at their full-time job. This may cause them to be exhausted while driving passengers.
• Reckless driving – An Uber or Lyft driver may refrain from stopping at a stop sign, run a red light, fail to yield, or disregard another traffic law.
• Aggressive driving – In order to try and make more money and get you to your destination as fast as possible, an Uber or Lyft driver may change lanes abruptly, tailgate other vehicles, or accelerate quickly.
• Elderly drivers – Older Uber and Lyft drivers may have impaired physical and mental abilities that inhibit their ability to drive safely.
• Poorly maintained vehicles – Since rideshare drivers are independent contractors rather than employees of Uber or Lyft, they are responsible for keeping their vehicle in good shape. Sometimes they fail to do so and drive around with defective tires, brakes, and other parts.
• Road hazards – There may be uneven pavement, a lack of road signs, potholes, or other road hazards that can increase an Uber or Lyft driver’s risk of causing an accident.
• Work zones – Construction is common in Ohio. If an Uber or Lyft driver is driving in a work zone and doesn’t realize the speed limit is reduced, an accident may arise.

If any of the above actions occurred while you were in an Uber or Lyft vehicle and you were injured as a result, contact our ridesharing accident lawyers today.

Uber and Lyft Insurance Policies

Personal injury claims are typically resolved through an insurance settlement. Both Uber and Lyft drivers must be covered under a $1 million insurance policy. The coverage provided by these insurance policies is based on a driver’s status when the accident occurred.

Since not every accident can be covered by the $1 million insurance policy, a rideshare driver’s personal insurance policy may go into effect.

Both Uber and Lyft state:

• They are not liable for any accidents that occur when Uber and Lyft drivers are not working.
• If an Uber or Lyft driver’s app is on and they are able to work, both Uber or Lyft’s insurance policy and the driver’s insurance policy will go into effect in the event of an accident.
• When a passenger is in a rideshare driver’s vehicle and an accident does occur, it is covered by Uber or Lyft’s insurance policy.

Our Ohio Rideshare Lawyers Are Close By

Our statewide practice is designed to make going through an accident claim or lawsuit more convenient and accessible for Uber and Lyft accident victims. With 12 Ohio locations, KNR is a call or click away.

• Akron
• Beachwood
• Canton
• Cincinnati
• Cleveland
• Columbus
• Dayton
• Independence
• Toledo
• Westlake
• Youngstown

*KNR also serves Ohio’s rural counties & conducts consultations via Zoom.

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What Are You Entitled to After an Uber/Lyft Accident?

Through an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, our lawyers will investigate your Uber or Lyft accident, identify the liable parties, account for everything the accident cost you, and pursue damages for your:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Mental anguish
• Loss of consortium

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Our Rideshare Lawyers Will:

• Investigate, collect evidence, and find those at fault.
• Interview witnesses, medical professionals, and experts.
• Communicate with the insurer, clarify liability, and pursue max compensation.
• Determine your car accident’s max value – what you lost and deserve.
• Keep you informed and involved. KNR is available by phone, text, email, or Zoom.
• Protect your rights and, if necessary, take your case to court.
• Never charge you upfront. If there’s no recovery, there’s no cost.