Have you been injured in a rideshare vehicle accident? You need an Uber accident lawyer from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. We help victims injured in automobile accidents involving drivers and passengers of Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services.
Rideshare Car Accident in Florida
Every day thousands of people in Florida use rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft. Accidents happen, and it is vital to protect your rights with the assistance of a rideshare accident attorney from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne. If you have been injured in an Uber, Lyft or other rideshare accident as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you need a law firm that will represent you and advocate for your full financial recovery in the State of Florida. Please contact us before you speak with an insurance adjuster.
The Florida “Uber/Lyft Bill” Impacting Your Claims
In 2017, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law what is informally known as the “Uber/Lyft Bill”. Florida Statute 627.748 establishes a regulatory framework for the operation of transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft in the State of Florida.
The law sets, among other things, minimum insurance levels for death and bodily injury per person ($50,000), death and bodily injury per accident ($100,000), and property damage ($25,000).
Uber And Lyft Auto Insurance Coverage
Uber and Lyft maintain insurance in case of a covered accident. Uber has auto insurance coverage in the case of an accident en route to pick up riders and during trips as follows:
Lyft holds the following insurance as coverage when the app is on, and drivers are en route to pick up passengers or during rides:
It is always advisable to check with a Lyft accident attorney from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne before speaking to any insurance company.
Reasons You Need An Experienced Uber Accident Attorney
Your rights must be protected after a Lyft, Uber, or other rideshare accident. An Uber accident attorney from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. can help you recover damages for your accident, and to do so, we source detailed information that could support your claim. It includes the results of an investigation of the accident scene, a copy of the police report, data from Uber or Lyft, and more. As a law firm with a substantial track record of securing excellent results for accident victims in Florida, we will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf so you can get the compensation you deserve. Are you concerned about costs? We charge no fees or costs unless we win or settle your injury case.
Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. is a local law firm with big firm experience and abilities, serving clients in Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Stuart, or Royal Palm Beach in Florida. Have you used a ridesharing service and there was an accident? If you were injured and need a Lyft accident attorney or Uber accident lawyer, contact us today.