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Uber Accidents

Chicago Attorneys Helping People Hurt in Collisions Involving Ride-Sharing Services

As a ride-sharing service, Uber has changed transportation throughout the Chicago area. By relying on mobile devices to secure a car for hire, customers may receive a ride within minutes and avoid the time commitment of waiting for a taxi or another mode of transportation. Unfortunately, as ridership in companies like Uber has increased, so has the incidence of motor vehicle collisions involving Uber drivers, who may be distracted or otherwise careless behind the wheel. The Chicago Uber accident lawyers at Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca can pursue legal claims against drivers as well as a company. If you or someone close to you has been hurt in a crash with an Uber driver, you have legal options. Our AV-rated firm is familiar with liability and insurance coverage issues unique to Uber, and we are prepared to diligently advocate on behalf of your right to compensation.

Accident Victims Have a Right to Compensation for Harm Suffered in an Uber Collision

As a self-termed “technology provider,” Uber does not abide by the rules and regulations that govern other transportation companies or car services. For example, Uber drivers are not necessarily trained in how to safely transport passengers, nor are they required to submit their vehicles for regular inspection. Since Uber labels itself as a technology provider, it is capable of avoiding liability and blaming individual drivers for negligent conduct that leads to an accident.

The insurance and liability coverage issues unique to Uber can make it complex for accident victims to successfully recover compensation in a personal injury lawsuit. Uber maintains an insurance policy that provides coverage when drivers cause an accident while being paid to carry passengers. In some situations, Uber company insurance is secondary to the driver’s personal insurance policy. A skilled Uber accident attorney in Chicago can help assert a victim’s right to recover compensation from the large insurance policy maintained by the company.

A successful personal injury claim against an Uber driver, and potentially Uber, can help account for a victim’s medical needs, lost wages from work, and decreased quality of life resulting from the accident. After proving the legal fault of the driver, usually through documented evidence of their negligence, the victim will set forth their damages. Showing that a driver is legally at fault for causing an accident usually will require demonstrating that they owed the victim a duty of care and breached this duty, and this breach directly led to the accident and resulting harm.

Uber drivers may exhibit negligent conduct in a variety of ways. Some Uber drivers are speeding to reach a destination, putting others on the road at risk from their unreasonable driving behavior. Others may be engaged with their smartphone and unable to devote their attention to the road. If this carelessness led to a crash and injuries, the driver may be held responsible by a Chicago Uber accident attorney. As a corporate defendant, Uber may be deemed legally at fault for the conduct of their driver.

The types of injuries that can be sustained in an Uber accident depend on the severity of the crash. Injured individuals may face broken bones or soft tissue injuries, as well as potential brain damage and spinal cord injuries. In order to fully recover for the scope of their medical care, it may be necessary to rely on a medical professional who can document their future needs.

Discuss Your Claim with an Uber Accident Lawyer in Chicago

At Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca, we help victims and their families secure the compensation that they deserve after an accident. Whether the collision involved a rear-end or a side-impact crash, we are prepared to investigate its causes and hold all of the at-fault parties accountable. A skilled attorney is available to explain your legal options and advocate for your right to recover monetary compensation. We also represent people in Springfield, Champaign, Aurora, Quincy, Rockford, and other areas of Sangamon, Winnebago, Adams, Kane, and Cook Counties. Call us at 312-724-5846 or reach us online. We provide a free consultation.