Passenger Rights & Compensation in Denver for Uber and Lyft Accidents

If you have been injured as a rideshare passenger for companies such as Uber or Lyft, you are entitled to a financial settlement that covers the injuries and damages you have suffered. An Uber or Lyft injury in Denver is no less devastating than any other auto accident, despite the assumption of professional and safe driving that many passengers attribute to rideshare drivers. Your injuries are likely to be covered by insurance, but whose policy depends on the accident and how it occurred.

Uber and Lyft transformed the entire transportation industry when they entered the market, but auto accident injuries involving the companies, including Denver Uber or Lyft collisions, forced the companies to adopt more extensive insurance policies. Navigating when these policies apply, and what they cover, is far more involved than a typical collision. The most reliable way to win the full financial settlement that you are owed, after you have been injured as a passenger in a rideshare collision, is to work alongside our experienced attorneys at Carabin Shaw.

In a study conducted by the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS), it was found that more than 25% of Lyft and Uber riders had no better option when traveling in the Denver area, due to limited parking and limited or no access to a personal vehicle.

As more drivers join Uber and Lyft, congestion on the road leads to more dangerous circumstances for everyone. In 2022 alone, there were 745 fatalities on Colorado roads, and five serious injuries for each fatality. Rideshare drivers stand as contributors to those statistics.

So, what are your rights as a passenger in a rideshare collision, and how can a Carabin Shaw Denver rideshare crash attorney support you?

Accidents caused by Uber and Lyft drivers typically involve multiple insurance companies or claims, which is why hiring a trusted attorney is so vital to your case. Both rideshare companies provide insurance coverage in the form of:

• $1,000 third-party liability
• $1,000,000 uninsured/underinsured motorist protection

If the rideshare driver is at fault for the collision, the rideshare company’s motorist protection comes into effect only if the driver’s insurance cannot cover the damages you suffered.

Colorado Uber and Lyft accidents are complicated, but our expert lawyers strive to make the process as simple as possible. We give you clear answers to your most pressing questions, and boil the complex process of rideshare liability down to its bare essentials. Our free initial consultation and case review provides any and all rideshare accident victims in Denver the prime opportunity to fully understand the options available to recover lost funds from injuries and damages.

At Carabin Shaw, our team understands how difficult the period of time after a personal injury can be, especially in terms of finances. That is why each of our attorneys uses a contingent-fee agreement for every claim. This means that, until your case is won, you pay nothing for our services.

Carabin Shaw’s client reviews stand as evidence that nothing can compare to the expertise of our trusted lawyers. If you have concerns or questions about the recovery process, or, if you are not sure that you want to present a case against a driver, we are here to help. The path begins by contacting our English and Spanish-speaking staff. We are available 24/7, simply call us toll-free at 800-862-1260.

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