When a rideshare driver causes a collision, and you suffer injuries, it can be difficult to know your rights and how to seek compensation for your injuries and expenses. Working with a Dumfries rideshare accident lawyer ensures you take the right steps to get justice.
If you were hurt, you can count on a Dumfries car accident lawyer at the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC. Our founder used to represent the insurance companies, so we know how to navigate the claims process and recover the money you deserve. Call us today for a FREE claim review.
Our Dumfries, VA, Lawyer Seeks Compensation for Your Rideshare Accident
When you are hurt by a rideshare driver—whether as a passenger, occupant of another vehicle, or pedestrian hit by a rideshare vehicle—you have options for getting justice. Rideshare drivers, like other motorists, must have auto liability insurance coverage to pay for your injuries, expenses, and losses.
Rideshare accident injuries vary widely. Some people require urgent care services at Dumfries Health Center, while others may need air or ground transfer to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge or another designated trauma center. The type and severity of the injuries suffered play a major role in the financial recovery in a case.
When our Dumfries personal injury lawyers pursue a payout for a client, we consider the injuries they suffered and the costs they incurred. Some types of recoverable damages common in serious car accidents include:
- Medical bills for treatment, follow-up, and rehabilitation
- Ongoing care and support for long-term injuries
- Lost income from time not working
- Reduced ability to work and earn based on lasting injuries
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- “Pain and suffering” and inconvenience
What If My Loved One Died from Rideshare Accident Injuries?
If your loved one passed away from their injuries, we extend our deepest condolences. Our team can help you fight for compensation to ensure your family can grieve without worrying about your financial future. Trust your case to our Dumfries wrongful death lawyer, and we will take care of the rest.
How Our Dumfries Injury Lawyer Approaches a Rideshare Accident Case
At the Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, we know how insurance works in rideshare accidents. We identify the insurance policy or policies in effect and demand they pay fairly for our client’s recoverable damages. We do not back down regardless of the threats of the rideshare company or insurance carrier.
Our firm founder, Attorney Jim Parrish, began his career working for insurance companies. He represented these corporations in court and fought to pay as little as possible to protect their bottom lines. He understands how this works. Today, he uses the experience gained from representing them to protect injured victims from those same insurers.
As you can see from our recent case results, we have secured more than $30 million for injured clients and their families over the last few years alone. We fight for the compensation our clients deserve based on their case facts. We work based on contingency, meaning you do not need to pay anything to have our team go to work for you today.
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How Our Dumfries Rideshare Accident Attorney Builds a Compelling Case
We must develop a compelling case and support it with strong evidence. This is the best way to hold the rideshare driver accountable and secure a payout from the insurance carrier. Our team can investigate your Prince William County crash and gather evidence to show:
- Who caused the accident
- What caused the accident
- What they were doing on the rideshare app at the time
- How much your case might be worth
It is vital to understand the cause of the collision and what the rideshare driver was doing on the app when it occurred because of the very specific way Uber and Lyft handle auto liability insurance coverage for their drivers. There are three phases of the rideshare process, with each one having different insurance coverage:
- Off the App: When a rideshare driver is off the app, they are not working for the company, and their personal auto liability coverage is in effect.
- Signed on the App: When a driver signs on the app, they gain access to a contingent liability policy that kicks in if their personal policy refuses to pay or does not cover the full amount.
- Matched With a Rider: As soon as the driver matches with a rider, the rideshare company’s large, $1 million liability policy kicks in. This is the primary policy from the time they match with the rider until they drop the rider off at their destination. This is the policy that covers any app user who is in an Uber or Lyft when a crash occurs.
Not only do our Dumfries, VA, team members understand how rideshare accident insurance coverage works, but we also know how to develop convincing cases and gather the evidence necessary to support them. Contact us today for a FREE claim review to learn more.
Let Our Dumfries Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyers Go to Work on Your Case
Generally, Va. Code § 8.01-243 sets a deadline to file a lawsuit two years from the crash date. However, you do not want to wait until this deadline approaches to begin building your case. We recommend contacting us quickly after your accident occurs. This gives us more time to preserve evidence and work with the insurance company to settle the claim.
Depending on your injuries and damages, it could take several weeks or months to know your future care needs and how the crash will affect your future. Letting us handle the insurance companies, rideshare company, and other involved parties during this time allows you to focus your attention on treatment and healing.
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Discuss Your Dumfries Accident Injuries With Our Team for FREE
The Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, provides FREE claim reviews for victims hurt in crashes caused by Uber or Lyft drivers. A Dumfries rideshare accident lawyer from our team can help you build a case and get compensation. Call today to get started with no upfront costs.
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