Reno Uber Accidents Lawyer

Did you or a loved one sustain injuries in an accident involving Uber or a rideshare company in Reno, NV? Recovering compensation in Uber accident cases can be complex. An experienced Reno Uber accidents lawyer at Battle Born Injury Lawyers can help you fight to recover fair compensation for things like medical bills, lost wages, and your pain and suffering.

Since we opened our doors more than a decade ago, our lawyers have been dedicated to helping accident victims involved in truck accidents, Lyft accidents in Reno, dog bite cases, catastrophic injuries, Reno motorcycle accidents, brain injury cases, and more to recover fair compensation.

If you were injured, don’t waste another minute. Call our law offices in Reno, Nevada at (775) 535-7768 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

How Battle Born Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Uber Accident in Reno

How Battle Born Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Uber Accident in Reno

Uber accident cases are different from other car accident cases. Multiple parties and insurance companies may be involved. None of them will make recovering fair compensation easy.

Hiring an experienced Reno car accident lawyer can help you even the playing field.

At Battle Born Injury Lawyers, our lawyers have over 85 years of combined experience. Over the years, we’ve been recognized as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. We’ve also won the Avvo Client’s Choice Award and earned a perfect-10 Avvo rating for our excellent legal representation.

When you ask our Reno car accident attorneys for help, you can trust us to:

  • Offer sound legal advice at every stage of your case
  • Conduct a full investigation into the accident
  • Consult with leading experts and specialists to strengthen your claim
  • Determine your case value 
  • Protect you from insurance scare tactics
  • Defend you if you’re blamed for the accident
  • Negotiate with the insurance company to recover the maximum compensation you deserve

The bills can start to add up quickly after a ridesharing accident. That’s why our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis–so you don’t pay our attorneys’ fees unless we recover compensation for you. You can get started today by calling for a free consultation.

How Common Are Uber Accidents in Reno?

Uber provides about 15 million rides across the United States each day. Surprisingly, there’s actually very little data on Uber accidents. 

Uber itself published a safety report claiming that its accident rate was half the national average. Still, the methods used in the study have been criticized.

On the other hand, an independent study using NHTSA data found that traffic fatalities in the U.S. have increased by two to four percent since Uber and Lyft were introduced in major U.S. cities.

What Is My Reno Uber Accident Case Worth?

The value of your personal injury claim will depend on:

  • The type of injuries you’ve suffered
  • The cost of medical treatment
  • Your anticipated recovery time
  • Whether you’ll miss time at work
  • Whether the injury will impact your future work and quality of life
  • Your emotional suffering
  • The strength of your negligence case

Realistically, the value of most personal injury cases also depends on the amount of available insurance coverage. That’s where Uber accident claims can become complex. 

Uber drivers use their own personal vehicles to transport customers–and their auto insurance company might not provide coverage in an accident. They’re also classified as independent contractors, so you can’t sue Uber for damages. 

Under new laws designed to protect Uber accident victims, the available insurance varies based on the rideshare driver’s status at the time of the accident.

Under Nevada insurance laws, the following insurance coverage must be provided:

Uber App is Turned Off

If the Uber driver is off-duty and the app is off, the driver’s own personal insurance policy applies. Under Nevada laws, the insurance must cover:

  • $15,000 in bodily injury per person
  • $30,000 in bodily injury per accident
  • $10,000 in property damage

The driver’s insurance policy must only cover injury and property damage to others outside of the vehicle, not the Uber driver and passenger.

Uber Driver is Logged into App and Available to Accept Passengers

Anytime an Uber driver is available to accept passengers, the following coverage must be available:

  • $50,000 in bodily injury per person
  • $100,000 in bodily injury per accident
  • $25,000 in property damage

These coverage limits are significantly higher than those that apply in typical auto accident cases.

Uber Driver Has Accepted a Passenger

From the moment the driver matches with a passenger until the passenger exits the vehicle, $1 million in liability coverage is available.

What Types of Damages Are Available to Uber Accident Victims?

If your personal injury case is successful, you’re entitled to compensation for your economic damages and your non-economic damages.

Economic damages are your financial losses. Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to receive money for:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Rehabilitation
  • Physical therapy
  • Property damage
  • Lost wages and income
  • Reduced future earning potential

Non-economic damages compensate victims for their suffering and other personal losses. These damages can be incredibly difficult to translate into a dollar value.

Some examples of non-economic damages include:

You can count on our lawyers to go the extra mile to recover the fair compensation you deserve. We’ll help you document your damages and fight to make sure the insurance company takes your non-financial losses seriously.

When you’re ready to learn more, call for your free case evaluation today.

Can I Recover Damages If I’m Being Blamed for an Uber Accident in Nevada?

Unless you were a passenger in the Uber vehicle, there’s a good chance you might be blamed for causing the accident. 

Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence law with a 51% bar to recovery. That means you can only recover compensation if you’re less than 51% responsible for the accident. If you’re less than 51% liable, you can recover part of your damages. If you’re 51% or more liable, you lose your right to seek compensation.

We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Uber Accident Injuries

Our Reno Uber accidents attorneys often represent clients who have sustained:

We’re also here to help you fight to recover damages for wrongful death if you lost a loved one in a fatal Uber accident.

What Causes Most Uber Accidents in Reno, Nevada?

Uber and Lyft seem to be everywhere nowadays. Unfortunately, using a ridesharing service isn’t always a guarantee that you’ll arrive at your destination safely. Uber and Lyft drivers are involved in car accidents just as often as any other driver.

Here are some of the most common causes of Uber accidents in Reno:

  • Stopping Uber vehicles in intersections or unsafe locations
  • Uber drivers are looking for passengers rather than paying attention to road conditions
  • Uber drivers often speed to maximize their number of rides
  • Rideshare drivers are often paying more attention to their GPS and smartphone

In the end, Uber accidents tend to happen for the same reasons that other motor vehicle accidents occur, including:

  • Distracted driving
  • Driver fatigue
  • Failure to yield the right-of-way 
  • Aggressive driving
  • Unsafe passing
  • Dangerous lane changes
  • Unsafe left-hand turns
  • Running a red light or stop sign
  • Other traffic violations
  • Drunk driving
  • Driving under the influence of drugs
  • Hazardous road conditions
  • Poor visibility
  • Defective Uber vehicles
  • Failure to maintain the Uber or Lyft vehicle

You may have a valid Uber accident claim whether you were an Uber passenger, driving another vehicle, or simply walking down the street. Our lawyers in Reno are here to help you determine the cause of your crash. Just call our law firm to schedule a free case review today.

How Do I Prove Negligence After an Uber Accident in Nevada? 

To prove negligence, you must show that the at-fault party failed to act as a reasonable person would have under the circumstances and so caused your accident.

The four elements of a negligence claim are:

There are many types of evidence that can be used to prove your case. Our lawyers will obtain evidence from the driver’s app, video footage, accident reports, and more. 

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After an Uber Accident in Nevada?

It’s important to file your insurance claim within a reasonable amount of time after the accident. If you don’t take action quickly, your claim could be denied under the insurance policy terms.

If you ultimately have to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages, you have two years under the Nevada statute of limitations.

Contact a Reno Uber Accidents Lawyer for a Free Consultation

When a serious injury leaves you struggling, you shouldn’t have to fight the insurance companies alone. Fortunately, you don’t have to. A Reno Uber accidents lawyer at Battle Born Injury Lawyers can protect your rights. Just call to schedule a free initial consultation today.

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