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Uber and Rideshare Accidents

If you’ve been injured by an Uber vehicle in Houston, you might be entitled to compensation. Let’s face it, Uber vehicles are everywhere these days. An estimated 1 million people drove for Uber back in 2019, and their numbers are growing every day. So what does this mean for anyone involved in an Uber accident? At Reich & Binstock of Houston, we know that these rideshare accident cases can be complex and challenging. They make it harder than the average car accident case to get the compensation you deserve. However, an experienced Houston Uber accident lawyer  could simplify your case and put money in your pocket.

At Reich & Binstock of Houston, our attorneys have more than 30 years of legal experience handling personal injury cases in Texas. Our firm is known for meticulous case management and powerhouse trial skills. We don’t let big companies steamroll our clients. Instead, we fight hard to acquire a favorable outcome. In the past, we’ve taken part in multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements with some of the biggest names in the United States. If you’ve been injured in a Houston Uber accident, don’t wait until it’s too late. Call Reich & Binstock today at 713-622-7271 for your free consultation.

Uber as a company has an insurance policy which covers their drivers in the event of an accident. However, this policy varies on a case-by-case basis, as well as state-by-state. As a general rule, their policy covers up to $1 million in damages. If your Uber driver gets in an accident during your ride, regardless of who was at fault, Uber’s policy will reimburse you for damages. Below, we list some common recoverable damages during these cases.

  • Medical expenses resulting from or related to the accident
  • Damage to any of your property as a result of the accident
  • Loss of wages if you were unable to work after the accident
  • Wrongful death in the case of a fatal accident

After a Houston Uber accident, you can seek compensation from any and all parties responsible for the accident. In some cases, multiple parties hold responsibility for Uber accidents. Below, we list some individuals or groups who might have contributed to your accident.

  • The Uber driver
  • Another vehicle’s driver
  • Bicyclists
  • Pedestrians
  • Buses or transit companies
  • Government agencies
  • Manufacturing companies of the vehicle equipment

Texas is a modified comparative fault state. This basically means if someone was at least 51% to blame for the accident, that person is not entitled to compensation for damages.

So an Uber hit your car, injured you, and caused serious damage to your vehicle. What do you do now? Similarly to regular car accidents, immediately gather the names, insurance, and contact information of everyone involved, including witnesses. Then, take pictures of the scene in as much detail as possible. This could be extremely helpful for your case. Also, Texas requires that you alert police to the accident if any of the following criteria are met.

  • Someone sustained an injury
  • Over $1000 in damages occurred to one or more vehicles

Once you alert the authorities, an official investigation begins. Once the police write their report, get a copy of it for your Houston accident attorney as soon as possible.

Within their rideshare app, Uber actually has a form you can submit for your insurance claim. Once you report your crash through the app, their claims support team steps in. This team explains the claims process while guiding you through it. Then, they report the incident to their insurance carrier for your state. Due to the nature of the accident, there is no need to contact your own insurance company about the crash. If you believe you have a Houston insurance claim, Reich & Binstock are here to help.

Big companies and insurance giants like to drag their feet before getting you your money, even when they know they owe it to you. Usually, it takes at least a couple of weeks to receive a response from the insurance agent responsible for your case. These agents must read over all the provided materials within the claim, check your medical records, your driving history, and much more. The length of time your agent’s response takes depends heavily on their caseload. If they have very few pending cases, the wait time will be shorter. The more cases an agent has, the longer your response will likely take. Below, we list a number of different reasons why your case might take longer than necessary.

  • The insurance agent gives you a very low initial offer.
  • Your agent might stall the process. The more impatient people become, the more likely they are to accept the first offer of money.
  • Unfortunately, insurance agents sometimes act in bad faith. They might continually dismiss or deny your claim for no apparent reason.

Right away. The sooner you contact a Houston car accident attorney, the better. Even for minor accidents, having an attorney is essential to protecting yourself, and maybe even your future. We understand that, in many cases, it will seem unnecessary to hire an attorney. However, it sometimes becomes the obvious choice. Below, we list a few situations in which you will definitely wish you had an attorney.

  • Serious injury occurred as a result of the accident.
  • An injury which requires long-term treatment occurred during the accident.
  • An expensive treatment is needed for the injury, but insurance doesn’t cover it.
  • The injury leads to long-term hospitalization.
  • Someone missed work because of the accident.
  • The insurance company or Uber disagrees with you about how serious your injury is.

Experienced Houston Uber Accident Lawyer for Personal Injury Claims

At Reich & Binstock, we know how frustrating it can be trying to navigate your way through insurance agents and big companies, especially when they don’t want to cooperate. If you’re in need of one of the top personal injury lawyers in Houston, you need our firm. If you don’t have the time to deal with a long, drawn out personal injury case, then don’t! We’ll handle everything on your behalf and put you in the best position for a favorable outcome. Not only do we handle rideshare accident claims, but we also handle DoorDash accident claims. For more information on our personal injury or pharmaceutical litigation in Texas, give us a call at 713-622-7271. We also offer free consultations, and we don’t take a cent unless we secure a recovery for you.

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