A rideshare company should make it easy to get around, not leave you with growing medical bills and uncertainty about your future. Unfortunately, accidents involving Uber and Lyft vehicles can lead to complicated injury claims, especially when it’s unclear who is at fault.
Understanding your legal options is an important first step. Our Lake Worth Beach rideshare accident lawyers can investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, identify potentially responsible parties, and pursue compensation from the appropriate insurance providers.
Our team at GOLDLAW has more than 200 years of combined experience serving South Floridians. We treat our clients like family. Contact our Lake Worth Beach personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation and tell us what happened.
How No-Fault Insurance Rules Affect Your Claim
Florida follows a no-fault automobile insurance system. This means you must first turn to your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage for certain initial medical expenses and lost income, regardless of who caused the accident.
In some cases, PIP coverage may not be enough to address the full financial impact of a serious rideshare accident. Additional compensation may be available through a bodily injury claim against an at-fault party when Florida’s legal requirements are satisfied.
Florida law permits certain claims for pain and suffering and other damages when an injury meets the applicable serious injury threshold. Our Lake Worth Beach rideshare accident lawyers at GOLDLAW will identify all sources of potential compensation.
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How Florida’s Rideshare Insurance Requirements Work
One of the most important parts of an Uber or Lyft accident claim is determining the driver’s status within the rideshare application when the collision occurred. Florida Statutes § 627.748 establishes different insurance requirements depending on the driver’s activity.
When the Driver Is Offline
When a driver is not logged into the rideshare app, their personal car insurance usually handles any claims. In these situations, you will file your claim with the driver’s insurance, just like in any other car accident.
When the Driver Is Logged In But Has Not Accepted a Ride.
When the driver is available to receive ride requests, Florida law requires the rideshare company to provide at least:
- $50,000 in bodily injury or death coverage per person.
- $100,000 in bodily injury or death coverage per incident.
- $25,000 in property damage coverage.
This coverage generally applies if the driver’s personal insurance does not cover the accident or is inadequate to cover your losses.
When the Driver Has Accepted a Ride Request
Once the driver accepts a ride and begins a prearranged trip, the applicable insurance requirements increase. Florida law requires rideshare companies to provide at least $1 million in primary automobile liability coverage for death, bodily injury, and property damage during a prearranged ride.
After a crash on Interstate 95 or another roadway, our attorneys at GOLDLAW can investigate the driver’s application activity, identify the applicable coverage period, and determine which insurance companies should be notified.
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Compensation Available After a Lake Worth Beach Rideshare Accident
The amount of compensation available depends on the severity of your injuries, the circumstances of the accident, and the insurance coverage involved. Depending on the facts of your case, recoverable damages may include:
- Emergency medical treatment and hospital expenses at HCA Florida JFK Hospital or another facility.
- Follow-up appointments and rehabilitation.
- Prescription medications and medical equipment.
- Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity.
- Physical pain and suffering.
- Emotional distress and mental anguish.
- Loss of enjoyment of everyday activities.
- In fatal rideshare accidents, eligible surviving family members may also have rights under Florida’s wrongful death laws.
Our case results feature more than $1 billion in recoveries for our clients. Get GOLDLAW and get the help you need and the compensation you deserve. Previous case results do not ensure future recoveries and should not be taken as a guarantee.
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Comparative Negligence in Florida
Florida uses a modified comparative negligence system under Florida Statutes § 768.81. An injured person may recover damages if they are 50% or less responsible for their injuries. However, their compensation is reduced by their percentage of fault.
If you are found to be more than 50% responsible for an accident on U.S. Route 1 or another road, you generally cannot recover damages under this rule, subject to statutory exceptions.
An insurance company’s assessment of fault is not necessarily the final word. Our team at GOLDLAW will conduct our own investigation to understand how the crash happened and push back against unfair attempts to shift blame.
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Deadlines for Filing a Rideshare Accident Lawsuit in Florida
Florida has strict deadlines for filing personal injury lawsuits. Under Florida Statutes § 95.11, negligence actions must be filed within two years of the date the cause of action accrues.
This deadline is important for individuals injured in Uber and Lyft accidents. Waiting too long may prevent you from pursuing compensation through the courts.
At GOLDLAW, our rideshare accident attorneys in Lake Worth Beach can review the facts of your accident and identify the deadline that applies to your particular circumstances.
Speak With Our Lake Worth Beach Rideshare Accident Attorneys
After a rideshare accident, you may need to attend medical appointments, deal with lost income, and cope with physical pain. Uncertainty about your insurance coverage can also add stress for you and your family.
You don’t have to navigate the legal and financial aspects of your accident alone. Our Lake Worth Beach rideshare accident lawyers are here to help you understand your situation and explore ways to get compensation.
Our team at GOLDLAW has been serving the South Florida community for more than 25 years. Contact our office today to schedule your free consultation. Let us help you take the next step toward protecting your rights after your accident.
