After an Uber accident, you may have medical expenses and lost wages from missing work as you recover from your injuries. If you were in your own vehicle, your personal auto insurance may cover some of your losses, but not all. If you were a passenger, you need to file an insurance claim with the driver and Uber.
The amount of a Paramus Uber accident settlement depends on your injuries and who was at fault in the accident. Fortunately, you are not alone in determining fault and making your claim. The dedicated rideshare accident attorneys at Fredson Statmore Bitterman, LLC can help you collect evidence and file claims with the Uber driver and anyone else responsible for your injuries. Contact us today to learn more.
Calculating an Uber Accident Settlement
New Jersey law allows accident victims to request compensation for any damages caused by their injuries. After any car accident, you are entitled to economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are those that can be calculated from medical bills, paycheck stubs, invoices, and other documents. They can also include potential future costs of long-term care or follow-up treatment. Non-economic damages are costs less easily calculated, but that affect you after the accident. These include pain and suffering, emotional trauma, loss of companionship, and PTSD. As a passenger, you could receive property damage payments for any personal property lost in the accident, and punitive damages can be awarded if the driver’s actions were unusually heinous or reckless.
After your accident, you may need help filing a claim with more than one involved insurance company. If you were the passenger, you could have the option of filing for a settlement against Uber or the driver of the other car in the Paramus collision.
How Do I File an Uber Accident Claim?
New Jersey law requires Uber drivers to carry their own liability insurance. Depending on whether they are not working (“off-app”), waiting for a customer (“on-app”), or driving to pick up a passenger, different insurance coverage applies. Claims may change depending on whether you were driving your own car or a passenger in the Uber vehicle as well.
Having an attorney help you during this period can ensure that you file your claim with the right party. For instance, if you were hit by a driver who has an Uber placard in their car but who was not working at the time, your own insurance will cover your accident. If you are the passenger, Uber’s liability policy should pay your damages. Uber may claim the driver was “off-app” at the time of your wreck to deny liability, so having a Paramus attorney who can subpoena phone records and computer logs is essential for making your claim and receiving a just settlement.
Find Out How Our Paramus Attorneys Can Help With Your Uber Accident Settlement
At Fredson Statmore Bitterman, LLC, we have extensive experience dealing with insurance companies after serious car accidents. We know that you have enough to cope with while you are recovering from your injuries, and we are here to help.
Insurance companies may offer you a quick settlement, hoping you will accept without question. Our attorneys will review any documents you receive and give you detailed legal advice as to whether you should accept or not.
Whether you are dealing with your own insurance company, the driver’s private insurance, or Uber, you should have experienced attorneys giving you the legal advice you need. Call our office today for help with your Paramus Uber accident settlement. We offer free and confidential consultations.
