Have you been injured in an Uber accident in Boise, Idaho? If so, contact Feller & Wendt, LLC at (208)-595-6953 for a free consultation. Let our Boise Uber accident lawyers help you pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Uber accidents can be much more complex than traditional car accident claims. Our team has more than 120 years of combined experience helping injury victims, and we have recovered more than $100 million in compensation for our clients.
How Feller & Wendt, LLC Can Help After an Uber Accident in Boise, ID
If you have been hurt in an Uber accident, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side who knows how to get results. Uber and their insurance companies have teams of lawyers who handle these claims every day, and they may take advantage of innocent victims like you who are unfamiliar with how these claims work.
Getting all the compensation you are owed requires building a strong and thorough claim to prove all of your damages.
The Boise personal injury lawyers at Feller & Wendt, LLC is ready to help you by:
- Performing a full investigation of your accident
- Determining the Uber driver’s online status at the time of the accident
- Interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence to prove your claim
- Handling all communications with Uber and their insurance company
- Putting an accurate value on your claim
- Negotiating a full and fair settlement that compensates you for all your losses
- Filing a personal injury lawsuit and taking your case to a jury when necessary
After your accident, talk to one of our Boise car accident lawyers to learn more about your legal options. Schedule your free consultation today to let us get started helping you.
Who Is Liable for My Injuries After an Uber Accident?
Just like most other personal injury claims, Uber accident claims are usually based on negligence. This means that someone else’s careless actions have resulted in you suffering an injury. When an employee’s negligence results in an injury, their employer can usually be held liable as well.
However, Uber has worked very hard to ensure that their drivers are not legally classified as employees. Instead, they are considered independent contractors. This means that Uber cannot be held responsible for the driver’s negligence in most cases.
Keep in mind, though, that the Uber driver is not always the one who is at fault for the accident.
Some parties who may be held responsible for your injuries include:
- The Uber driver
- Uber (when the company’s negligence is responsible for the accident)
- Third-party drivers
- Negligent passengers or pedestrians
- Equipment manufacturers or vehicle service providers
Determining liability often starts with a comprehensive investigation of the accident. At Feller & Wendt, LLC, we can help identify all potential defendants in order to maximize your compensation.
What Type of Insurance Coverage Applies to Uber Accidents?
Even though Uber drivers are independent contractors, Uber still provides them with some insurance coverage in some cases. The level of coverage provided depends on their online status at the time of the accident.
Here are the details:
- Driver is offline: No coverage provided by Uber, so the driver’s own liability coverage would apply.
- Driver is online and available for a trip: $50,000 per person for bodily injury / $100,000 per accident for bodily injury / $25,000 for property damage
- Driver is en route or on a trip: $1 million in coverage
Understanding the details of different insurance coverages can be confusing, especially if you suffered severe or catastrophic injuries. Instead of trying to navigate this on your own, call our law firm and let us help you recover all the compensation to which you are entitled.
What Types of Damages Are Victims of Uber Accidents Entitled to Recover?
Victims of Uber accidents may be able to recover both economic and non-economic damages after their accident.
This includes compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost benefits
- Diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability
To determine all the damages available in your case, you must carefully evaluate your injuries, your financial losses, and how your life has been affected.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After an Uber Accident in Idaho?
Personal injury claims in Idaho must be filed within two years from the date of your accident. Missing this deadline can completely bar you from recovering any compensation. If your case falls under one of the special exceptions, your time to file a claim may be different. For this reason, you should always get help from an experienced lawyer right away so that you do not miss your chance to recover compensation.
Contact Our Boise Uber Accident Lawyers For a Free Consultation
If you have been hurt in an Uber accident in Boise, ID, contact the experienced team at Feller & Wendt, LLC today. Let us handle all the details of your legal claim while you focus on your recovery. The thought of taking on a big company like Uber can seem overwhelming, but you do not have to go through this on your own.
Call us now to schedule your free consultation with a Boise Uber accident attorney.
