Delray Beach Rideshare Accident Lawyer 

Have you or a loved one been injured in a rideshare accident? Contact the Delray Beach rideshare accident lawyers at The Injury Law Firm, P.A. We fight to protect your rights and help you recover compensation for your losses. Contact us today at (561) 800-4357 for a free consultation.

Florida residents increasingly rely on rideshare services like Uber and Lyft as alternatives to public transit, biking, and driving. Unfortunately, Uber and Lyft drivers can be more prone to accidents due to driving fatigue and distractions caused by monitoring a mobile app.

How The Injury Law Firm, P.A. Can Help After a Delray Beach Rideshare Accident 

How The Injury Law Firm, P.A. Can Help After a Delray Beach Rideshare Accident 

Rideshare companies carry commercial car insurance for their drivers. This means that you can’t hold Lyft or Uber directly liable after an accident. Instead, you’ll file a claim with the responsible party’s insurance company. 

If you’re a passenger in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, you’ll file a claim with the rideshare’s commercial insurance carrier. If you’re driving a vehicle and hit by an Uber or Lyft vehicle, you’ll first recover from your personal injury protection policy. Any additional damages will be covered by filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. 

While insurance companies are always difficult to deal with, they fight particularly hard when claims are filed against expensive commercial policies. This can make it hard to get the compensation you need and deserve after an Uber or Lyft accident. 

The Injury Law Firm, P.A. will ensure your rights are protected. Our team has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding service to every client. 

When you work with our team, we’ll: 

  • Investigate your case to determine all parties responsible for your accident
  • Gather the evidence necessary to prove your case
  • Calculate the value of your case
  • File a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company
  • Negotiate to ensure a fair settlement
  • When necessary, file a lawsuit to get the compensation you deserve
  • Work with experts to strengthen your case
  • Represent you in court 
  • Handle all administrative tasks and comply with all deadlines
  • Keep you updated on the status of your case 

To learn more about how we can help you, schedule a free consultation. 

How Common Are Rideshare Accidents in Florida?

Florida Department of Highway Safety data suggests there are over 10,000 rideshare accidents in Florida every year. This is a concerning number that has been on the rise in recent years. 

Nationally, crash data indicates that the increased usage of rideshare has led to a nearly 3% increase in road fatalities. 

Uber and Lyft drivers can make all the same mistakes as other drivers on the road. However, their added fatigue and distractions make them even more prone to accidents. This combined with the increased congestion from rideshare vehicles has led to more accidents and injuries for both passengers and other drivers. 

What Causes Most Florida Rideshare Accidents?

Driver negligence is a common factor in most Uber and Lyft accidents. Some of the most common causes of rideshare crashes in Florida are: 

  • Driver fatigue
  • Distracted driving
  • Speeding
  • Unsafe pickup or dropoff locations
  • Driving unfamiliar routes
  • Inadequate vehicle maintenance 
  • Failure to yield
  • Failure to comply with traffic lights or stop signs 

If an Uber or Lyft driver’s negligence caused your accident, you can file a claim with their insurance company to compensate you for all damages incurred. This coverage often goes above personal injury protection coverage and ensures accident victims get compensation for all of their losses. 

Contact our team to discuss the cause of your Uber or Lyft accident. We’ll investigate your accident, identify all parties responsible, and work hard to ensure the responsible parties are held accountable. 

How Much Is My Delray Beach Uber or Lyft Accident Case Worth 

The value of rideshare cases varies from case to case. Several factors impact the value of your case including: 

  • The type of injuries involved
  • The cost of medical treatment and medical expenses
  • Whether or not you sustained a permanent disability 
  • The amount of your lost income 
  • The amount of your lost earning capacity 
  • The impact your injuries have on your quality of life 
  • The amount of pain and suffering you endured because of your accident
  • The limits on applicable insurance policies 

Uber and Lyft are required to carry commercial insurance to cover all rideshare vehicles. A driver’s personal insurance policy is not applicable when they’re driving for commercial purposes. The amount of insurance coverage available varies from case to case. 

Our team of personal injury lawyers will evaluate your case and gather evidence to calculate damages. Schedule a free case evaluation to discuss the value of your Florida rideshare case. 

Common Injuries from Florida Rideshare Accidents

Accidents involving Lyft and Uber vehicles can cause a variety of injuries, ranging from minor to life-threatening. 

Some of the injuries we see the most from Uber and Lyft accidents are: 

Unfortunately, some rideshare accidents are fatal. If you lost a loved one in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle, we can file a wrongful death claim on your behalf against the responsible party. This ensures you get the financial compensation you need to cover all expenses caused by the accident. 

What Damages Are Available After a Florida Uber or Lyft Accident

After an Uber or Lyft accident, victims can demand compensation for all of their losses. These are called compensatory damages, and they aim to put victims in the same position they were in before the accident. 

Accident victims can recover economic damages to reimburse them for all expenses incurred in an accident. Examples of economic damages are: 

  • Current and future medical expenses
  • Lost income
  • Lost earning capacity
  • Property damage
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation expenses

Injured parties can also recover non-economic damages for their less tangible losses after an accident. Non-economic damages available are: 

  • Pain and suffering 
  • Emotional distress
  • Decreased quality of life
  • Scarring and disfigurement 
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder 

In some cases, punitive damages are also available. In Florida, victims can only recover punitive damages when there’s clear and convincing evidence that the responsible party acted with intentional misconduct or gross negligence. Punitive damages are used to punish and deter bad behavior. 

Calculating damages is a complicated process. However, accident victims only have one opportunity to get compensation for all current and future losses. It’s important to accurately calculate damages and include all applicable damages in your personal injury claim. 

At The Injury Law Firm, P.A., our experienced personal injury team will evaluate your case and work with experts to ensure you get all the compensation you deserve after a rideshare accident. 

Can I Recover Damages if I’m Being Blamed for an Uber or Lyft Accident

If you were in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft accident, the commercial insurance carrier is likely blaming you for the accident. This is a common tactic by insurance companies and defense attorneys to reduce the value of claims. 

While this is likely not applicable if you were a passenger in a rideshare vehicle, it’s very likely if you were driving a vehicle involved in a crash with a rideshare vehicle. 

Florida follows a legal approach of modified comparative negligence. Under this framework, accident victims can recover damages if they’re not more than 50% at fault for the accident. 

If you’re between 1% and 50% responsible for an accident, your damages will be reduced by the proportion of your fault. For example, if you’re 10% at fault for an accident, you’ll only be entitled to recover 90% of your damages from the other at-fault party. If you’re more than 50% at fault for an accident, you lose your right to recover. 

If you’re being blamed for an Uber or Lyft accident, contact a Delray Beach Uber and Lyft accident lawyer. We’re used to seeing cases like this and know how to defend our clients against these attacks. 

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Delray Beach Uber or Lyft Accident 

The Florida statute of limitations sets a deadline for filing lawsuits after car accidents. In personal injury cases, victims have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit against responsible parties. 

After the two-year period, you lose this right, and the court will dismiss your lawsuit. Many car accident cases can be settled out of court. However, if an insurance company is not willing to make a fair settlement, you’ll have to file a lawsuit to get the compensation you deserve. 

It takes time to investigate an accident, build a strong case, and negotiate with the responsible insurance company. While two years might seem like plenty of time, it can go quickly. To preserve your rights, consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. 

Contact a Delray Beach Rideshare Accident Lawyer for Help

If you’ve been involved in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle, contact The Injury Law Firm, P.A. Our team will analyze your case, discuss your rights, and create a plan to get the compensation you deserve. 

Call (561)800-4357, contact us online, or visit our Delray Beach personal injury office to schedule a free case evaluation.


Hospitals in Delray Beach, FL:

  • Delray Medical Center – 5352 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33484, United States
  • Clinical Care Medical Centers of Delray Beach – 7291 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33446, United States
  • American Care Medical Center – 3029 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach, FL 33483, United States
  • Palm Medical Centers – Delray – 5258 Linton Blvd # 301, Delray Beach, FL 33484, United States
  • Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital – 5360 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33484, United States

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