Our Uber and Lyft accident attorneys in Jacksonville have seen a rise in the popularity of rideshare services that has unfortunately resulted in a large number of unqualified drivers taking the road in an attempt to cash in on the newest transportation trend. These companies and their drivers rely heavily on smartphone technology to deliver rider requests and communicate with dispatch.
As such, our Uber and Lyft accident attorneys in Jacksonville have seen a number of accidents that resulted from distracted driving while the driver attempts to interact with the servicing app on their phone while transporting passengers. Looking for GPS directions, responding to messages from potential travelers, communicating with the dispatcher, and even personal texting and social media use are far too common. In addition, the rush to deliver passengers to their destination quickly in order to capture the next fare tempts many drivers to push the boundaries of the speed limit and traffic safety laws.
Even the safest and most experienced rideshare drivers can have an accident. If you are involved in an Uber or Lyft automobile accident in Jacksonville, Florida, we recommend taking the following steps:
- Report any injuries to the rideshare driver and request emergency medical services.
- If able, take photographs of the accident vehicles, including license plates and each driver.
- Report the accident in the rideshare app’s help section under the trip details.
- Screenshot the trip details in your app in the event the rideshare driver deletes the trip.
- Follow through with any recommended medical care from emergency services or urgent care physicians.
- Contact our Uber and Lyft accident attorneys in Jacksonville, FL.
The Florida legislature has enacted laws which require minimum insurance coverages that a rideshare driver and the dispatching company must maintain to reimburse passengers in the event of personal injuries and damage to their property as a result of an accident. These commercial policies must include primary automobile liability coverage of at least $1 million for death, bodily injury, and property damage; as well as Personal injury protection benefits that meet the minimum coverage amounts.
These Florida laws mean that regardless of your status as a vehicle owner or what automobile insurance you personally carry, the rideshare company and driver is legally required to have insurance in place to cover your injuries, lost wages, and loss of any personal property in the event of an accident.
If you have been injured as a result of an accident in an Uber or Lyft rideshare vehicle, our Uber and Lyft accident attorneys in Jacksonville have the experience to protect your legal rights. Our initial consultations for personal injury cases like this are always free and available to meet your busy schedule. Office, home, hospital, telephone, or video conference meetings with one of our Uber and Lyft accident attorneys in Jacksonville can be scheduled by calling or texting McGrath Gibson at (904) 358-3300 today. If it is more convenient, feel free to use our contact form below.
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