A Comprehensive Guide to Uber Car Accident Insurance

Ride request companies like Uber and Lyft protect their passengers and drivers by offering bodily injury liability coverage. The provision of liability insurance is essential. The state of Georgia classifies any rideshare driver as an independent contractor. Unlike commercial drivers, independent contractors don’t receive traditional coverage, such as worker’s compensation for personal injury.

Uber accident insurance provider will provide coverage for up to $1 million for drivers and passengers. However, the coverage applies differently for each driver and passenger.

If you were injured in a car accident involving Uber as a driver or passenger, you must take action hastily. As per the law of Georgia, you have up to two years to file a claim, but the process can be lengthy. Victims must handle Uber accidents involving the rideshare efficiently to avoid issues down the line.

Are you a driver or passenger injured in an Uber car accident? Contact our Atlanta law firm for help with Uber accident settlements.

Uber Accident Insurance and Personal Auto Insurance Policy

Uber accident insurance may not be enough to compensate for all your lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, or damages to your car. You’ll need your personal auto insurance policy if you require additional liability coverage.

Your benefits will depend on whether you have optional personal injury protection, rideshare, or commercial insurance. Many Uber drivers overlook these add-ons, but they can be excellent safeguards in a car accident. If you haven’t included add-ons to your insurance policy, consider shopping with various insurance companies.

For more on Uber and your car insurance policy, read on or contact the experienced Uber accident lawyers at Conoscienti & Ledbetter today.

When you are involved in an accident during a ride with an Uber driver, no one will take responsibility for it. Instead, people will point out fingers and try to blame others. But it is not the right time to determine who is at fault. Moreover, you won’t be able to contact a car accident lawyer on the spot. But here is what you can do.

1- Take Immediate Medical Aid

First, look for your injuries in the crash and go to the hospital. If you got severe injuries and are conscious, call an ambulance. Undergo a thorough medical checkup even if you think you are okay and have nothing serious to worry about.

You will need a thorough medical checkup report if you are sure to file a claim. In addition, a brief description of your injuries would be necessary to file a claim.

2- Stay Calm and Silent

Many people make the same mistake – they start talking about their accident with an Uber driver on different social media platforms. It does help them get the hype on social media, but it won’t help. The worst part is that the insurance companies can use it against your case. Clever insurance officers can always find a hookup to turn things against you, so we suggest you don’t post anything on your social media platforms before your case ends.

3- Never Settle for Cheesy Offers

The most common and well-known practice of so-called insurance companies is to offer quick and cheesy settlement offers. The concept behind it is to provide an irresistible offer to the victim even before they understand the severity of their injuries.

Most people accept such offers and regret them later. However, we suggest our clients not accept any settlement offers from insurance companies because they think of their own only. Instead, take a break, understand your injuries, their severities, and seek legal advice.

4- Consult With An Attorney

Getting into an accident with an Uber driver is not a joke that can be settled via insurance company’s offers. Consult an attorney for legal advice and hire an agent to help you. An experienced person would be the best choice to fight against the powerful company – Uber.

But things will get worse if you end up with an inexperienced person. A professional attorney will handle things on your behalf and make things easier.

5- File a Claim against Uber

Once you are done with consultation, file a claim against Uber. You don’t need to connect with a personal or commercial insurance company. Instead, head over to the Uber app and fill out the online claim form (driver and passenger). You will have to put your account and accident details in the form. Once done, submit it, and the crash support team will contact you for further assistance.

All vehicles at Uber are insured. But still, in some states, drivers need to purchase liability insurance. So to cover up the uncertainties, Uber has to carry additional insurance coverage of $1 million for uninsured or underinsured motorists. For more information on financial implications after an accident, such as understanding the salvage value of a car, visit our detailed guide.

What if you got into a car accident as an Uber driver? You may wonder if the auto insurance policy will maintain comprehensive and collision coverage, including compensation for vehicle repairs.

The collision coverage will depend on your status as a driver. If a driver picks up a passenger and gets into a car accident, the rideshare company will provide up to $25,000 in property damage coverage. Most victims find this amount sufficient when covering the cost of vehicle repairs.

For drivers, what happens if you get in an accident with Uber will depend on whether you had a passenger in the vehicle.

The company offers third-party liability coverage if you inflict physical damage to the other vehicle or bodily injury to pedestrians or drivers. The coverage starts at $1,000,000 ($1 million) in Georgia (some states offer more comprehensive & collision coverage).

Another scenario to consider is this: you accepted a ride request in the Uber app and are en route to pick up a passenger. You haven’t yet assumed responsibility for the Uber passenger, but you’re still “on the clock.”

If you get into an Uber car accident on your way to pick up a customer, the rideshare company provides the following auto insurance limits:

• $25,000 for property damage liability
• $50,000 for the driver’s personal injury liability (for bodily injury coverage on a per-person basis; includes medical expenses)
• $100,000 per covered accident

What Happens If You Are In an Accident With Uber and Uninsured Motorists?

You must also consider what happens if you are in an accident with Uber involving an uninsured/underinsured motorist.

Uber’s policy provides sufficient bodily injury coverage to protect against uninsured and underinsured motorists. Uber’s insurance company also covers hit-and-run cases.

An honest, experienced lawyer with a comprehensive understanding of Uber accidents will help you navigate the intricacies of an Uber accident when another driver is at fault and ensure that either Uber’s insurance or your personal auto insurance coverage applies as it should.

An Uber or Lyft accident can be taxing for any party involved. You’ll have to understand what’s available regarding liability insurance and comprehensive coverage for personal injury, lost wages, and vehicle damages.

Uber maintains insurance covering injured Uber passengers, drivers, and third parties. Personal insurance policies may also cover you and offer additional compensation for your pain and suffering.

Explore law firm Conoscienti & Ledbetter’s practice areas to find a Georgia lawyer near you. Our law firm has extensive experience with hit-and-run and Uber car accidents and will help Uber passengers, Uber drivers, and other parties involved in an Uber accident seek the maximum Uber accident settlement amount. We know how to help you receive optimal bodily injury and property damage coverage.

Regardless of your personal insurance policies or insurance company, we can help you seek maximum compensation for your damages through an Uber accident settlement. Reach out to us now for a free consultation, where we will listen to your story regarding the Uber accident, review your auto insurance policy, and help you explore your legal options.