Serious Injuries Suffered in a Rideshare Accident

Getting into an Uber or Lyft rideshare vehicle should be a stress-free experience. Unfortunately, sometimes Uber and Lyft drivers are negligent and injure their customers. If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident, you may be able to file a claim for your injuries. Learn about serious injuries in rideshare accidents below, then talk to our Uber and Lyft accident attorneys at Tragos, Sartes & Tragos today for more information.

Common Rideshare Accident Injuries

Like any auto accident, a rideshare accident can cause severe injuries that require expensive medical treatment and recovery. Some of the most frequent rideshare accident injuries are:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs): A TBI can be anything from a mild concussion to serious brain damage that causes severe injury or death. A moderate or severe brain injury can cause long-term or permanent effects on one’s cognitive, behavioral, and emotional health.
• Whiplash: This is a soft tissue injury that affects the neck's ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Common signs of whiplash are dizziness, neck pain, headaches, and tinnitus.
• Broken bones: The arms, legs, hands, and feet are often injured in rideshare accidents when the person tries to protect themselves in the crash. Broken bones also can occur in the head, face, and chest.
• Internal injuries: A serious rideshare accident can lead to internal injuries and bleeding that affect the liver, pancreas, spleen, or lungs.
• Cuts and scrapes: Broken glass and other flying debris can cause serious cuts and scrapes. If the injuries are to the face, you could have long-term disfiguring injuries that should be compensated for in a claim or lawsuit.

Who May Be Liable For Your Uber Or Lyft Accident Injuries?

Determining who is liable for an Uber or Lyft rideshare accident can be complex. If the Uber or Lyft driver was negligent and working during the accident, the rideshare company may have to cover your damages. If that is the case, it can benefit someone with a serious injury because the rideshare company must carry a larger commercial insurance policy with higher policy limits than a typical personal auto insurance policy.

However, if the driver was not working during the accident, he or she could be personally liable for your injuries. If another driver caused the accident, their insurance company could be responsible for any injuries.

Your attorney must carefully review any Uber or Lyft accident resulting in injuries to determine who may be liable for your injuries. These accidents can be tricky to assign blame, but your Clearwater rideshare accident attorneys at Tragos, Sartes & Tragos have years of experience holding negligent parties accountable for their actions.

Speak To Our Clearwater Rideshare Injury Attorneys Now

If you were in a Lyft or Uber rideshare accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Who may be liable for damages depends on the facts of the case and whether the Uber or Lyft driver was working at the time of the incident. For a full legal evaluation of your case, speak to our Clearwater Uber and Lyft rideshare accident attorneys at Tragos, Sartes & Tragos today. Just call (727) 441-9030 for a complimentary legal consultation.