If you are injured in an auto accident of any sort, the party who was negligent is responsible for the damages you suffered as a result of his or her actions or lack thereof. Generally speaking, the driver who is identified as at fault will be the responsible party. However, with rideshare accidents, determining liability is a bit more complicated.
In a rideshare accident, you may find the following parties involved, and sometimes contentious about who is liable:
· Any driver involved in the accident
· The insurance company of any involved drivers
· The ridesharing company
· The ridesharing company’s insurance carrier
· Passengers in the rideshare vehicle (if not you)
As you can see, there are multiple parties involved in rideshare accidents. Was your accident caused by an Uber driver who was texting or using the app? Was it caused by a Lyft driver who struck your vehicle? Did a defective car part cause the vehicle to malfunction? Does the Uber or Lyft driver have a history of speeding or DUI?
There are many factors that go into determining liability in an auto accident. Insurance companies will look at details of the accident and will make a determination. Unfortunately, insurance companies don’t always offer you the compensation that you need and deserve after an accident. They may even deny your claim.
Because of the complexities and multiple parties involved, it is important to contact a California rideshare accident attorney as soon as possible. As an injured victim, you deserve to have your medical bills and other losses compensated by the at-fault party.
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