Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyer in Orange City

Orange City, Florida Rideshare Accident Attorneys

Uber and Lyft won’t offer you much assistance, if any, after being in a rideshare accident in Orange City, Florida. If you want to get compensation for your losses, you’ll have to bring a claim and demand it. Thankfully, you don’t have to go through this process alone, not when Politis & Matovina, P.A. is here to lend a hand.

Our Orange City rideshare accident lawyers have been fighting for clients across Florida since 1993. In that time, we have won hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients through settlements and verdicts. We have earned a strong enough reputation for success to get many of our cases through referrals, which means that other law firms and attorneys trust us enough to send difficult cases our way. If you want to file a claim with confidence, start by coming to our firm for all the legal counsel you need.

Let’s discuss your options after a rideshare accident in Orange City. Call (386) 333-6613 
and plan a free consultation with our team.

Documenting Your Rideshare Accident

A lot of the traffic through Orange City travels either along the I-4 or Route 17 or between Orlando and Daytona Beach. Were you in a rideshare accident when the rideshare vehicle was traveling on these busy routes? Or did the accident happen on a city street and closer to home? No matter the answer, you will want to document the rideshare accident as best you can.

After being in a rideshare accident in Orange City, Florida, you should try to:

• Get as much contact and insurance information as you can from everyone involved, including the rideshare driver and the company that employed them.
• Collect video and photographic evidence from the scene of the crash, thoroughly documenting the damage, injuries, and traffic conditions.
• Report the accident to Uber or Lyft using the app if you were a passenger and note who you think is liable for it.
• Seek medical attention even if you feel fine, so a medical provider can check for underlying or delayed injuries.
• Talk with an Orange City rideshare accident attorney from Politis & Matovina, P.A. to learn if you can file an injury claim.

Who is Liable for a Rideshare Accident in Orange City?

The liable party for your rideshare accident could be the rideshare driver if they did something wrong and hit another driver. If the rideshare driver was hit by another motorist, though, the liable party could be the third-party driver. Our legal team is here to handle all aspects of your claim, which will include determining who is liable and why. Once we know who caused the accident, we can determine the best way to file a claim against them and any applicable insurance policies. 

Do You Get Uber or Lyft Insurance Coverage?

Will Uber or Lyft provide insurance coverage for your rideshare accident? Maybe, but it is not guaranteed. Uber and Lyft each carry similar policies that only offer coverage under very specific circumstances. Even when coverage is offered, there is no guarantee that it will be provided without complications or delays or that it will even be enough to cover the damages of all parties.

Also, Uber and Lyft each consider their drivers to be independent contractors, not employees. Due to this employment definition, liability for a rideshare accident very rarely passes to the rideshare company.

Coverage from Uber or Lyft will depend on how the rideshare app was in use at the time of the accident:

• Offline: No insurance coverage is provided if the rideshare app was not in use or if the rideshare driver was “offline.”
• Online, no ride: Up to $50,000 in bodily injury coverage per person, up to $100,000 in total bodily injury coverage per accident, and up to $25,000 in property damage coverage per accident can be provided if the rideshare driver was “online” but had not accepted a ride.
• Online, en route: Up to $1,000,000 in liability coverage can be provided if the rideshare driver was “online,” had accepted a fare, and was en route to pick up the paying passenger.
• Online, passenger in vehicle: Up to $1,000,000 in liability and uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can be provided if the rideshare driver was “online,” had accepted a fare, and had the paying passenger in their vehicle at the time of the accident.

Consider these common examples of rideshare accidents:

1. A rideshare driver hits your vehicle with their vehicle but was not using the app at the time, so Uber or Lyft will be uninvolved with the claim.
2. A rideshare driver you hired gets into an accident while you were in their vehicle, so Uber or Lyft will be involved with the claim.

Statutes of Limitations for Rideshare Accidents in Orange City

You typically have two years from the date of a rideshare accident to file an injury claim in pursuit of any compensation that was not covered or provided already. If you don’t start a claim within those two years, Florida law will stop you from using the courts to pursue compensation afterward. Also, keep in mind that the two-year statute of limitations for injury claims is not the same as the statute of limitations that applies to filing an auto insurance claim, which will likely be much shorter.

How Politis & Matovina, P.A. Can Help

Not sure where to begin your rideshare accident claim after a crash in Orange City? Not a problem. Come to Politis & Matovina, P.A., tell our Uber and Lyft accident lawyers what happened, and we can tell you how we can help.

When we are working on your case, we can help by:

• Investigating the accident to determine liability
• Communicating with Uber/Lyft and auto insurance companies on your behalf
• Calculating the total compensation that should be provided to you
• Filing a claim in court if necessary
• Attempting to negotiate a fair settlement out of court
• Litigating in trial if a fair settlement is not offered

Remove the Guesswork from Your Case – Call Now

We’re ready to help you make sense of your situation after being in a rideshare accident. Call our Orange City Uber and Lyft accident attorneys today to get a handle on things. With us leading the way, you can feel confident in your case.

Ask for a FREE case evaluation by calling (386) 333-6613 now.