Rideshare companies operate throughout the city of Charleston. Companies like Uber provide thousands of rides each year to those getting around town. Most riders do not think twice about the safety involved. And that can be a problem.
Our Charleston Uber accident lawyer at Salango Law is an advocate for victims who have suffered injuries and other losses caused by rideshare drivers’ mistakes. Request a free consultation with a Charleston car accident attorney to learn more.
Call our firm at (304) 342-0512 today.
Why Choose Our Uber Accident Attorney in Charleston
Salango Law is a proven law firm with decades of experience fighting for victims. Throughout our history of serving Charleston and the surrounding areas of West Virginia, we have recovered over $500 million in settlements and verdicts.
If you are taking on a big company like Uber and you have substantial losses, our over 25 years of experience make a difference. Request a free consultation from us today. Let us offer insight into your rights. Then, we begin the process of proving fault and building your claim. If for any reason you do not win your case, you pay us nothing.
Who Is at Fault in Your Accident
If you are in an accident while using Uber, the app encourages you to simply fill out an accident report in the app and move on. That is not ideal and may put you at risk of not recovering the actual losses you have incurred. Instead, let us investigate who is at fault.
- A driver: If the person who caused the accident was not providing a service for Uber at the time of the accident, their personal liability insurance covers your losses. This includes situations in which another driver strikes you while you are in an Uber car.
- The Uber driver waiting for a customer: If the Uber driver is logged into the app and waiting to pick up a ride for a customer, and then causes an accident, the $100,000 contingency policy is available to victims.
- Uber itself: In situations where the driver picked up a ride on the app, and is either en route to that person or is providing the ride to the passenger, and then an accident happens, Uber is at fault. That opens the door for a $1 million liability insurance policy.
You can file a claim against the coverage applicable to the accident you are in, up to the losses you have. Yet, knowing whom to seek a claim from can be challenging. That is where our Charleston Uber accident attorney becomes your ally.
What to Do After an Uber Accident
To help you know what your legal rights are, you have to know what steps to take immediately following an accident. What you do in that time can make a big difference to your ability to receive damages. Here is what we encourage you to do:
- Call 911 and move yourself out of further harm. If you can check on others, do so. Follow the directions provided by the dispatcher.
- Get the contact information for all involved. That includes the Uber driver’s license and name, any other passenger’s information, as well as the name and contact information from any witness.
- Take photos of the accident scene if you can do so safely. Your goal is to capture the layout of the accident so it is easier to understand who is at fault.
- Get medical care immediately after the accident. This helps document the source of your injuries and allows you to get the critical care (MRIs, etc…) you need quickly.
Then, contact our Charleston Uber accident attorney for a free consultation. Let us notify Uber, insurance companies, and others at risk. Let our legal team preserve evidence and begin assessing your losses. By allowing our team to take these steps, you minimize the risk of missing critical opportunities.
How We Investigate Your Case
Our Charleston Uber accident attorney begins by providing a consultation to you. We go over what happened, what your injuries are, and how the accident is impacting your physical and mental health. You can expect us to:
- Investigate what caused the accident. This is often due to distraction, impairment, or fatigue behind the wheel. We may learn that another party, such as another driver, also contributed to the accident.
- Determine what your losses are. Our legal team will then investigate your injuries and the impact they will have on your health and well-being over the years. We expect to file a maximum claim for you.
- Negotiate fair compensation. We handle the insurance companies and all negotiations for you. If for any reason they will not settle fairly, expect our legal team to go to court to fight for you.
Your Charleston personal injury lawyer is dedicated to getting results. When you have injuries and losses, let us become your advocates.
What Your Uber Accident Claim Is Worth
You can file a claim for any losses you can prove came from the accident. In our experience, the following are common recoverable damages:
- Medical costs associated with the accident and future care needs
- Loss of wages and earning capacity due to ongoing injuries or limitations
- Pain and suffering from the losses you continue to feel
- Loss of quality of life due to the impact on your well-being and your ability to live your life as you like
- Emotional trauma and mental anguish
Under West Virginia Code §55-2-12, victims have just two years from the date of their injury to file a claim or lawsuit. Do not delay in allowing our legal team to go to work to build your case. Focus on your recovery while we handle the process of building a maximized claim.
Request a Free Consultation with Our Charleston Uber Accident Attorney
When an Uber driver puts you at risk, arm yourself with a trusted and proven attorney. For over 25 years, Salango Law has helped victims receive compensation for what they were unfairly subjected to. Set up some time to speak to our Charleston Uber accident attorney.
We would be happy to offer a free consultation so you can learn what your case is really worth.