Millions of us rely on Uber to get where we need to go. Most of us have safe experiences with Uber. However, some of us will be involved in an accident.
If you have been injured in an Uber accident, you need the help of an attorney experienced in handling rideshare accident cases. The Fresno uber accident attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers know how to investigate an Uber accident to determine its cause and identify all potentially liable parties.
We understand the laws surrounding Uber insurance coverage and the tactics used by insurance companies and defense attorneys to try and deny or limit their liability.
With over 50 years of experience protecting the rights of California accident victims, Our Fresno personal injury lawyers have a proven track record of recovering maximum compensation for our clients. We want to do the same for you.
Contact us at (559) 545-0730 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, explaining your rights, and helping you get the compensation you deserve.
What Damages are Recoverable in a Fresno Uber Accident?
The recoverable damages in a Fresno Uber accident depend on the specific facts of your case. If an Uber driver is at fault in the accident that caused your injuries, either the driver’s personal insurance or Uber’s insurance will be liable for coverage.
Whether or not Uber’s insurance covers your claim and the policy limits that apply depends on when the accident occurred. Uber recognizes four periods.
In period zero, the app is not open, and the driver is not taking ride requests. During this time the driver’s personal insurance would provide coverage. California requires minimum coverage for all drivers.
In period one, the app is open but the driver has not yet been matched with a passenger. During this time, Uber’s coverage applies, but the maximum coverage is limited.
In period two, the driver has been matched and is en route to pick up a passenger. In period three, the passenger has entered the vehicle and this period ends when the passenger exits the vehicle at the end of the ride. In both periods two and three, Uber provides $1 million in coverage.
Their insurance policy will be responsible if another driver is at fault in your accident.
There are generally three types of damages you may be able to recover in a Fresno Uber accident.
Economic damages are those that can be more easily quantified and are more easily proven. You often have receipts, invoices, bills, and pay stubs to prove economic damages. They include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Current and future therapies
- Current and future lost wages
- Expenses for necessary modifications to your home or vehicle because of your injuries
- Other necessary expenses resulting from your injuries
- Property damages
Non-economic damages are harder to quantify because they are subjective. They include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional and mental anguish or distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Permanent disability
- Disfigurement and scarring
Both economic and non-economic damages are intended to compensate the injury victim for their losses. Punitive damages, however, are intended to punish the wrongdoer and deter future similar conduct.
Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are rare and can only be awarded by a jury. To recover punitive damages in California, you must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant’s actions or inactions were done with malice, fraud, or oppression.
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If you have been injured in an Uber accident, we want to help. Contact the Fresno Uber accident attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers today.
Our Fresno accident attorneys have a proven track record of protecting the rights of California injury victims for over 50 years. We fight tirelessly to recover the maximum compensation our clients deserve and we want to do the same for you.
Call us at (559) 545-0730 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation. We look forward to meeting you and helping you get every dollar you are entitled to.
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