After an accident, you may seek compensation from the responsible party’s insurance company. To receive recovery for your losses, you must establish who was at fault. Determining fault after a San Diego Uber accident can be more complicated than in typical auto crashes because the rideshare driver, a third-party driver, or Uber might bear all or partial responsibility for the collision.
Our rideshare accident attorneys at Singleton Schreiber Injury Attorneys can investigate to determine the cause of the crash and who bears responsibility.
We Perform a Thorough Investigation of the Evidence
Our San Diego legal team can skillfully examine the evidence from the Uber crash to determine what happened and who may be at fault. As with any crash, we may:
- Review video or traffic camera surveillance footage
- Examine police accident reports to identify preliminary findings
- Interview eyewitnesses
- Access drivers’ cell phone records to check for distractions
- Review drivers' blood alcohol records
If our examination finds that the Uber driver caused the crash, we could review their service app status at the time of the accident. Your eligibility for compensation under Uber's insurance policy depends on that status.
If the driver was not logged into the rideshare app, you may seek compensation only through the at-fault driver’s insurance. If the driver was logged in but had not accepted a ride request or picked up a passenger, Uber's insurance may provide limited coverage. If the driver had accepted a ride request or was transporting a passenger, Uber's insurer may provide up to $1 million in coverage.
We could help you seek compensation or file a civil lawsuit for damages. If our investigation determines that more than one party is at fault, we could help you pursue claims against all responsible parties to help maximize your potential recovery.
Can You Sue the Rideshare Company?
You generally cannot sue Uber for driver negligence because its drivers are independent contractors. However, there are exceptions. For example, if the rideshare company failed to conduct adequate background checks and a driver with a history of accidents later caused your collision, you may have a claim against Uber. Likewise, if it did not enforce its zero-tolerance policy for drunk driving and its driver was intoxicated, you may directly sue the company.
Our San Diego legal team could carefully search for evidence to determine a rideshare driver's fault for the collision.
Contact Us to Help Determine Fault for an Uber Accident in San Diego
Determining fault after a San Diego Uber accident is essential for your claim. Once you know who is responsible for the crash, you may seek compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance policy or file a civil lawsuit.
Call us today to have our experienced legal team at Singleton Schreiber Injury Attorneys review the evidence in your case and help you seek maximum compensation.
