Ormond Beach Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyers

We Have Decades of Accident Claim Experience

Get the legal guidance you need after a rideshare accident in Ormond Beach by coming to Politis & Matovina, P.A.. Our attorneys are standing by to help anyone who was in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft, including rideshare passengers, other motorists, and even rideshare drivers who aren’t at fault. With us leading the way for your claim, you can demand compensation that pays for your losses and injuries. Our trial lawyers can even go before a judge and jury for you if that’s what it takes to secure justice in your name.

Reasons to pick Politis & Matovina, P.A. for your rideshare accident claim include the following and more:

• Established in 1993
• Hundreds of millions of dollars secured for our clients
• 24/7 availability for your convenience
• Many of our cases start through client and attorney referrals

Don’t rely on the standard procedures of other firms. You need a personalized approach when filing a rideshare accident claim, which is exactly what we provide.

No matter what time the rideshare accident happened in Ormond Beach, dial (386) 333-6613 
to request a free consultation with our lawyers.

Is Uber or Lyft Liable for Your Losses?

When someone driving a company vehicle hits you, it might seem clear that the company is liable for your losses. However, liability is not as straightforward in a rideshare accident because Uber and Lyft drivers are not employees. Instead, the rideshare companies have gone to court many times to make sure that the drivers they hire and pay are independent contractors. Under Florida liability laws, employers can rarely be held responsible for the mistakes – and accidents – caused by the independent contractors they hire, so it is unlikely that Uber or Lyft will be directly liable for your losses.

Possible Uber & Lyft Coverage Amounts

Uber or Lyft might be able to avoid liability in civil court after a rideshare accident, but that doesn’t mean that the company will be completely separated from the situation. Depending on when and how the rideshare accident occurred, Uber’s or Lyft’s insurance company might provide coverage that can help you with different damages.

Both Uber and Lyft insurance policies consider the following after a rideshare accident:

• Offline: If the rideshare driver was not using the app or not logged in, no coverage is offered at all.
• Online, no ride: If the rideshare driver was using the app but had not accepted a fare, a 50/100/25 insurance policy may apply.
• Online, en route: If the rideshare driver was using the app and had accepted a fare, a $1 million liability coverage policy may apply.
• Online, passenger in vehicle: If the rideshare driver had a paying passenger in their vehicle, $1 million liability coverage and uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage policies may apply.

Importantly, Uber’s and Lyft’s insurance policies may apply to the above situations. It is not guaranteed that either company will accept the insurance claim or that the insurance company will agree to cover the damages reported by the eligible parties. For this reason, even if you are fairly certain that you should get insurance coverage from Uber or Lyft after a rideshare accident, you should still start by talking with an attorney from Politis & Matovina, P.A. in Ormond Beach.

Filing an Injury Claim Against the Rideshare Driver

If you are in a rideshare accident and were seriously injured, you might be able to file a car accident claim against the rideshare driver’s privately held insurance policy. Like any other car accident, this situation will require you to prove that the rideshare driver did something negligent that resulted in your injury and losses. Also, like any other car accident, you can depend on our Ormond Beach attorneys to handle all parts of your case, including investigating the crash to look for evidence that supports your claim.

We could use helpful evidence like:

• Eyewitness statements
• Information or data from the Uber or Lyft app
• Photographs and videos from the accident scene
• First responder reports

How Much Time Do You Have to File a Claim?

Florida has a two-year statute of limitations that applies to most rideshare accident claims, beginning on the date of the crash. Once two years pass, if you have not used the civil courts to file a claim or lawsuit, you won’t be able to use the courts for that purpose afterward. Also, the two-year statute of limitations applies to injury claims, not insurance claims. If you need to file an insurance claim, you likely have much less time and should check with your insurance provider right away. 

Representing Anyone in a Rideshare Accident – Call Now

Our Ormond Beach rideshare accident lawyers have the resources, experience, and know-how required to represent anyone who was hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident. Whether you were a rideshare passenger, rideshare driver, or a third party like another motorist on the road, we’re the legal team you can trust to make sense of your case. You deserve a successful outcome and fair compensation. Let us fight for it, even if it means taking an insurance or rideshare company to court.

We’re ready to help thanks to our 24/7 availability. Call (386) 333-6613 now.