When you’re injured in a crash involving an Uber or Lyft, the consequences go far beyond the physical pain and inconvenience.
Along with medical bills, lost income, and other direct costs, you’ll likely face ongoing stress, frustration, and uncertainty about how to navigate rideshare accident claims.
As your Uber accident lawyers and rideshare accident advocates, Shull + Klenda has represented families in the Kansas City metropolitan area and surrounding areas in Missouri and Kansas over the past two decades. We help people rebuild their lives after serious accidents, and we advocate for those who need it most.
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How Do Rideshare Accident Claims Differ From Other Personal Injury Claims?
Most people understand that rideshare accidents are different from traditional car accidents because Uber and Lyft operate under a network of commercial policies. However, few realize how significant those differences are in the way insurance companies approach the claims process. As an example:
- App Off: Only the driver’s personal auto insurance applies
- App On Waiting or Request: Contingent coverage from Uber or Lyft, limited to a small amount
- App On En Route to Pick Up or Transport Passenger: Full $1 million commercial liability coverage applies
Rideshare claims require a unique blend of knowledge regarding the technical aspects of rideshare policies and experience in negotiating with large corporate insurance departments. Our team of Uber and Lyft accident lawyers understands the complexities of rideshare accident cases. Our Uber car accident attorneys can guide you through the entire process, ensuring you receive the maximum compensation you deserve.
Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced Uber and Lyft accident lawyer.
Who We Help After a Rideshare Accident
As your Uber and Lyft accident lawyer, we represent:
- Passengers injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft vehicle
- Pedestrians and cyclists struck by a rideshare driver
- Other drivers and their passengers hit by an Uber or Lyft vehicle
- Rideshare drivers injured in a crash caused by another driver
- Surviving family members of those killed in a fatal rideshare accident
No matter what role you played in a rideshare accident, if someone else’s carelessness has injured you, we’d like to talk with you about your situation so we can help.
What Can a Shull + Klenda Uber or Lyft Accident Lawyer Pursue for Me?
As your Uber and Lyft injury attorney and rideshare accident advocate, we will pursue every dollar of compensation available to you by law for your losses, including:
- Medical Expenses: Both present and future medical bills related to the accident.
- Loss of Wages: Lost wages and reduced ability to earn a living.
- Pain and Suffering: Physical and mental pain and suffering associated with your injuries.
- Property Damage: Any property damaged in the accident.
- Costs of Rehabilitation and Therapy: Costs associated with rehabilitation and therapy for your injuries.
- Damages for Wrongful Death: Damages available to the surviving family members of a victim who died as a result of injuries suffered in a rideshare accident.
Representing Clients Throughout the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area
Our law firm represents clients throughout the greater Kansas City metro area and across both Missouri and Kansas. Whether your Lyft or Uber auto accident occurred downtown near the Country Club Plaza, on Interstate 70, or in a suburb such as Overland Park or Lee’s Summit, we will be happy to assist with your case.
FAQ: Uber and Lyft Accident Attorneys
At Shull + Klenda, we represent rideshare accident victims on a contingency fee basis. This means that you will never have to pay us anything unless we successfully settle or resolve your case. Your first meeting with us will always be complimentary. We also never charge you any out-of-pocket costs or fees for any part of your case.
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit is usually five years from the date of the accident. In Kansas, the filing deadline is two years. Why is this so important for your claim? Waiting too long can severely weaken your case. Evidence can disappear, witnesses can be hard to find, and memories can fade. We advise you to consult with our rideshare accident lawyer in Kansas as soon as possible after your accident.
Liability in a rideshare accident can include the driver, Uber or Lyft as a company, the at-fault driver, a defective vehicle manufacturer, or some combination of these entities.
Because Uber and Lyft classify their drivers as independent contractors, they try to limit their liability. Still, both companies have commercial insurance policies that provide coverage to injured parties in many situations. Who is responsible will be determined based on the specific facts of your accident.
After being involved in an Uber or Lyft crash, follow these steps as soon as it is safe to do so:
- Call 911 and ask that a police report be filed
- Seek medical treatment right away, regardless of how minor you think your injuries are
- Document the vehicles, scene, and visible injuries with photos
- Do not give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster
- Save your Uber or Lyft app receipt and trip details
- Contact Shull + Klenda before accepting any settlement offer
What you say and do in the hours and days following an accident can greatly affect the outcome of your case.
Call Our Kansas City Lyft and Uber Accident Lawyers Today
When you retain Shull + Klenda, you won’t need to face the insurance companies, the legal system, or the uncertainty alone. We represent injury victims throughout the greater Kansas City metro area, across both Missouri and Kansas, with a simple promise: we will fight for you, and there will be no fee unless we win.
Call now to schedule a free consultation with our experienced Kansas City lawyers.
