North Augusta
Uber Accident Lawyer

Uber has become a highly-lauded rideshare service and is a great boon to travelers and locals in need of a lift. However, Uber’s drivers are as human as the rest of us, and they can make dangerous mistakes.

If you or someone you love gets into an accident with an Uber, you can work with North Augusta Uber accident lawyers to hold negligent parties accountable.

John Foy & Associates has secured over $1 billion on behalf of clients who fell victim to someone else’s negligence. The advocacy of our rideshare accident lawyers in North Augusta ensures that survivors like you aren’t taken advantage of in the wake of a collision.

Our Uber accident case consultations are free of charge and let you get to know more about the tools we can use to help you financially recover from a collision. When you work with the Strong Arm, you get the representation you deserve.

Should You Accept a Settlement Offer From Uber and Its Drivers?

Uber often wants to settle the fallout from its accidents as quickly as possible. As such, you might still be at the scene of an accident when an Uber representative or insurance claims adjuster makes you a seemingly reasonable settlement offer. 

It’s never in your best interest to accept settlement offers made at the scene of a crash or in the days immediately following.

It’s highly unlikely that these offers will account for the real value of your losses. Instead, Uber and its insurance representatives may use your acceptance of a settlement to deny you your right to legal action later down the line.

Fortunately, you have every right to turn down a settlement offer and deny insurance representatives’ statements about your accident. Inform these parties that you intend to reach out to a North Augusta personal injury lawyer, and you can better protect your right to reasonable accident support.

Can You File an Insurance Claim After an Uber Accident?

You do have the right to file an insurance claim for damages immediately following an accident with an Uber. Uber drivers have a legal obligation to secure liability coverage that meets South Carolina’s minimum requirements, meaning that the driver responsible for your losses should have enough support to address your most pressing financial concerns.

What’s more, Uber provides its on-duty drivers with a commercial liability policy that protects those drivers from the financial fallout of an accident. In other words, Uber may have the legal responsibility to provide you with coverage following a collision. 

You can work with an experienced Uber accident attorney in North Augusta to learn more about which providers you should reach out to following an Uber accident and how you can argue for the financial support you need to recover.

Uber Only Covers Drivers Under Certain Conditions

While Uber does provide its drivers with liability insurance, Uber does not want to help pay for your recovery. As such, the rideshare company may argue that its driver didn’t meet the criteria necessary to qualify for coverage at the time of your accident.

Uber specifically only offers its coverage to drivers who are using its app while on their way to pick up passengers or while they have passengers in the car. What’s more, Uber’s drivers constitute independent contractors in most operating states, meaning that Uber may argue that drivers should default to their personal insurance instead of relying on the company for support.

Where does all of this leave you? If you’re not careful with how you approach your post-accident recovery, you may end up watching Uber’s insurer and a driver’s insurer go back and forth, arguing about who owes you money. Fortunately, The Strong Arm can step in, cut through the arguing, and make it clear that your recovery needs to be the priority.

When to Call a North Augusta Uber Accident Lawyer

Working with an experienced attorney can make it significantly easier to recover from a serious Uber accident – but when should you make that first call?

Our team recommends that you schedule your first case consultation with John Foy & Associates within a few weeks of your accident. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can get insurance adjusters off of your back.

If you want to take advantage of your right to pursue a personal injury claim against the parties responsible for your losses, you need to finalize all of your formal paperwork within South Carolina’s personal injury statute of limitations, outlined in S.C. Code § 15-3-530(5). This statute gives you no more than three years to submit your claim.

So, while we recommend getting in touch with an attorney, you have up until that statute expires to request representation and pursue a claim. Even if your statute of limitations expires, you can still meet with our team to discuss what exceptions, if any, may allow you to file a claim past your deadline.

John Foy & Associates Works on Contingency

Your Uber accident case consultation with John Foy & Associates comes free of charge and does not obligate you to continue working with the firm if you decide you don’t want to pursue a claim. 

If you do decide to pursue a claim against Uber or its affiliated drivers, you do not have to put down a deposit or any other form of payment to begin working with our attorneys. The firm’s contingency fee agreement ensures that we only get paid upon winning your case.

Let John Foy & Associates Work on Your Uber Accident Case Today

Uber is not an infallible company. Its drivers make mistakes on the road, and unfortunately, those mistakes can endanger you and the people you love. Fortunately, you can work with an Uber accident attorney in North Augusta, SC, to hold those drivers – and even Uber – responsible for your recovery.

John Foy & Associates can stand with you against Uber’s attempts to deny you support following a serious collision. We don’t let insurance claims adjusters or their affiliates minimize the value of your losses or talk circles around your distressed family. You can count on us to keep your path to recovery clear and accessible.

You can reach out to our firm today to book your free Uber accident case consultation.