Uber and Lyft drivers are all over the roads of Oxford, Mississippi. While rideshare services have certainly made day-to-day travel more convenient for many people, they have also made life significantly more difficult for others who have been hurt in accidents caused by Uber and Lyft drivers. Whether you were riding in an Uber or Lyft when it was in a crash or if you were driving when a rideshare driver smashed into you, there’s a chance you could file a claim for compensation. Mama Justice – MW Law Firm in Oxford is here to make it simple for you to make a claim without adding any more stress to your life. We’re the local legal team that people throughout your community already trust with difficult cases, like those that get filed against major rideshare companies and corporations. See why so many people come to our law firm first by calling (662) 883-6262 today!
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After being in an Uber or Lyft accident caused by the rideshare driver, you might understandably assume that Uber or Lyft will pay for all of your damages. After all, each company is huge and has plenty of resources to spare to take care of you. Unfortunately, you might be in for a surprise because not all rideshare accidents are covered by the insurance policies carried by rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft.
Uber’s insurance policy – which is strikingly similar to Lyft’s – is detailed as such:
Of course, the existence of an applicable insurance policy does not automatically mean you will get its coverage after an Uber or Lyft accident. As with any motor vehicle accident claim, it is usually correct to assume that the insurance company won’t want to give you much compensation if any at all. If a rideshare company wants to question or deny your claim, then you might have to go up against them in or out of court to prove that you are deserving of compensation. More specifically, you would be pitted against the large insurance companies that sell policies to Uber and Lyft, which could be even more difficult than fighting with the rideshare company.
With everything considered, you probably can’t sue Uber or Lyft directly for your damages. Rideshare drivers are independent contractors, not employees, which is a definition rideshare companies have fought to keep standing in courtrooms. For the most part, employers can’t be held liable for the wrongdoing of independent contractors they hire.
Although every Uber or Lyft accident claim is unique, there is one thing that remains the same throughout them all: Mama Justice fights for her family! When you’re a client here, you’re also a family member – and we mean it. Our Oxford rideshare accident lawyers have come so far in their careers not just because they are great attorneys and litigators, but also because they’re great people who genuinely care about their communities.
We’d like to tell you more about our legal services. Please call our Oxford rideshare accident attorneys at (662) 883-6262 today.