If you or a member of your family was physically or fatally injured in an accident caused by an Uber driver’s negligence, Morelli Law Firm will help you pursue financial compensation. We handle evidence collection, obtain, complete, submit insurance forms, and carefully calculate your recoverable damages. Your recoverable damages include medical bills, lost wages, and physical and emotional pain and suffering.
With guidance and support from our Buffalo Uber accident lawyer, you can seek compensation from the insurance company representing Uber or its driver. Every car accident will result in different injuries and financial damages, so we treat you like a person, not a case file, and fight to resolve your case with an appropriate financial settlement. If a settlement cannot be reached, we prepare your case for trial and represent you in court.
Actions an Uber Accident Attorney Will Take to Prove Your Case
When you have our Uber accident attorney on your side, they will conduct an independent investigation into the cause of your accident. This entails more than collecting evidence that supports your case – the evidence will be used to:
- Identify the Uber driver’s negligence
- Prove their operational status at the time
- Identify the right insurance company to pursue
- Obtain, complete, and submit claim forms
Our attorney will also study Uber’s policy to understand its coverage and how to contact their insurer on your behalf.
Review the Damages Uber’s Insurance Policy Covers
After an accident with a rideshare driver, we can help you seek compensation from the company’s insurance provider. If the Uber driver who caused your accident was not on-duty, signed into the app, waiting for, en route to, or transporting a passenger, coverage for your damages will have to come from the driver or their insurance company.
If the driver is signed into the app and waiting for a passenger request, Uber provides the following coverage:
- $50,000 in bodily injury protection per person
- $100,000 in bodily injury protection per accident
- $25,000 in property damage per accident
If the driver is on the way to a passenger or has a passenger in their vehicle, Uber provides the following coverage:
- $1,000,000 in third-party liability protection
- Uninsured or underinsured motorist bodily injury protection
- Contingent comprehensive and collision
Our Uber accident lawyer will help you prove the driver’s status and Uber’s responsibility to compensate you. If the driver was off duty, we will also help you pursue their private insurance company for coverage.
Our Law Firm Makes Your Case a Priority
Our case results page has a small history of settlements and verdicts we have obtained for previous clients. It also contains reviews and testimonials like the following:
- “They won the case in court, obtaining a significant settlement… Attorney David Sirotkin was amazing. He always kept me informed and was available to me whenever I needed to speak with him. I would recommend Morelli Law Firm to anyone who needs a top-flight law firm.” – Dillon John
- “David was always on top of the situation through the whole process and made sure I received what I was due from my injuries… I will be forever grateful, David, for your help and understanding… Thank you to all at Morelli Law Firm.” – Brian Busche
Your case is important to our law firm, so we fight hard to ensure you get responsive, supportive service from every member.
How We Place a Monetary Value on Your Uber Accident Claim
We take assigning a monetary value to your Uber car accident case in Buffalo seriously. To ensure the value is correct, we obtain copies of your:
- Medical bills
- Property repair bills
- Property replacement value
- Paycheck stubs
- Travel receipts
Our Uber car accident lawyer will ensure your compensable damages are listed, and proof of their value is documented. We also make sure nothing is left off your list and that your case is not undervalued or underpaid.
Calculate Your Economic Damages
The economic damages we help you recover typically have substantial proof of their past, current, and future value. When we assess their value, we are careful to include any costs you might incur after your case is resolved. Doing so ensures you do not have out-of-pocket expenses. These damages include:
- Medical bills
- Medical devices
- Lost wages
- Travel expenses
- Property damage
We also include the costs of anticipated physical therapy and rehabilitation. Our goal is to ensure your expenses are covered until you reach maximum medical improvement and can get back to your life and family.
Calculate Your Non-Economic Damages
Like economic damages, the at-fault party and their insurer are responsible for your non-economic damages. Unlike economic damages, non-economic damages are complex. They can be challenging to define and assign a value on your own. These damages include:
- Physical impairment
- Physical disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Mental trauma
- Emotional anxiety
If applicable, we also help your family recoup compensation for the loss of a loved one, including funeral and burial expenses. In addition, you can also receive compensation for your loss of consortium, companionship, and comfort.
Compliance with New York’s Statute of Limitations
The state of New York allows you to pursue an at-fault driver if their negligence caused your accident. It also limits the time you have to do so accordingly:
- The personal injury statute of limitations is generally three years, according to CPLR § 214
- The wrongful death statute of limitations is generally two years, according to EPTL § 5-4.1
Complying with the filing deadline is a critical part of your case. If it expires, you will not be permitted to file your lawsuit at all, your lawsuit will be dismissed immediately, and you will have no additional legal avenues to compel the at-fault driver to compensate you.
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Contact Our Office to Request an Evaluation of Your Uber Accident Case Today
Were you or someone you love injured in a collision involving an Uber rideshare vehicle in Buffalo? If you were, our law firm will help you request financial compensation from the at-fault party. Learn how our Uber accident lawyer will fight for your monetary recovery by calling Morelli Law Firm at (212) 751-9800.