Fort Myers Rideshare Accident Lawyer

Whether you were injured as a passenger in an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare service or if you were hit by a driver of one of these vehicles, you deserve the chance to fight for the compensation you need to cover any medical bills, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and any other damages you may have incurred.

At Titan Law, we understand what it takes to secure the maximum compensation possible. Contact us today to learn more about your legal options and take the first step towards recovery. Your initial strategy session with a Fort Myers rideshare accident lawyer in our office is free.

Who is Liable in a Crash Involving an Uber or Lyft Driver?

Florida, in general, is a no-fault insurance state. That means that motorists typically would cover their own accident-related bills provided they didn’t exceed the $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP) limit themselves.

At the same time, injury and other costs are seldom that low. In that case, fault does matter. The driver determined to be at fault is almost always liable for the crash. Thus, as the victim of a rideshare accident in Fort Myers, you may plausibly be able to recover compensation for your serious injuries from both the driver of the vehicle you were in and also any motorist they had a collision with.

Your Fort Myers rideshare accident lawyer may inform you that there are other parties you can hold liable for what happened, too. This is why it’s so important to our team at Titan Law evaluate the unique aspects of your potential claim.

Recovering Compensation After a Southwest Florida Rideshare Accident

Florida’s updated comparative negligence laws state that someone can only recover any damages if they are found to be less than 50% at fault for the crash, their total compensation can be reduced by the percentage they are found at fault. For example, if you were awarded $100,000 in damages, but were found to be 20% at fault for the crash, then your final compensation would be $80,000.

If you were a passenger in the rideshare vehicle and your driver’s actions caused the crash, you may be able to take legal action against them to secure the compensation necessary to cover any damages resulting from the crash. The same is true if you were a pedestrian or in your own vehicle when the rideshare driver caused the accident. In these situations, you may also be able to take legal action against the company the driver works for.

Both Uber and Lyft maintain insurance policies that can provide coverage for their drivers on top of the personal insurance of the drivers. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your accident, you may be able to take legal action against both the driver and the company that employs them.

If you were riding in an Uber or Lyft and a different driver caused the accident, then that driver can be held liable for the crash. However, it’s important to note that the driver of the vehicle you are riding in can still be held liable, as well as the company employing them. Your legal counsel will work closely with you to determine all of the facts surrounding the crash to identify every party that can potentially be held liable in order to put you in the best position possible.