Pueblo Uber Accident Lawyer

Any serious car crash can mean medical treatments, missed work, and the potential for long-term debts that last long after your injuries have healed. In an ordinary accident, you can file a claim against the negligent driver’s insurance company to cover your damages. 

When a rideshare vehicle is involved, figuring out who is liable and what coverage is available is especially complicated. Our Pueblo Uber accident lawyers can help you determine who may be responsible and work to recover the full financial compensation you need. 

Heuser & Heuser, LLP, has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in awards and settlements for injured Colorado residents. We’re here for you when disaster strikes. Learn more about how our rideshare accident lawyers in Pueblo can help when you call for your free consultation.

Who Is Liable for an Uber Accident?

One of the most important questions after a rideshare collision is which insurance coverage applies. In most cases, the amount and type of coverage can depend on the driver’s activity, when the accident happened, and whether they were logged into the Uber network.

Our personal injury lawyers in Pueblo will investigate the accident so we fully understand what happened. Our team can help you pursue compensation from Uber, their driver, or even a third party who contributed to your crash. 

When the Driver Is Signed Into Uber and Has a Passenger

Colorado requires a transportation network company to maintain primary liability coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence for incidents involving a driver during a prearranged ride. The coverage applies while the driver is engaged in that ride.

When the Driver Is Signed Into Uber but Has Not Accepted a Ride

When an Uber driver is signed into the app but has not accepted or begun a trip, Uber provides third-party liability coverage for accidents. In Colorado, applicable coverage includes at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for physical injuries.

When the Driver Is Not Signed Into the Uber Platform

If the driver was not using the Uber platform at the time of the collision, the special transportation network company coverage requirements may not apply. Our team will help you pursue an injury claim against the driver’s personal auto insurer. 

How Much Is an Uber Accident Worth in Colorado?

The value of an Uber accident claim depends on the nature and severity of your injuries and how they will impact the rest of your life.  While every case is unique, our Pueblo Uber accident attorneys may seek a range of damages, such as:

• Compensation may be available for emergency care, medical treatment, and ongoing healthcare expenses.
• Rehabilitation services and other necessary treatment costs may also be recoverable.
• Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity can be included in a claim for damages.
• Damages may include compensation for the physical pain and suffering caused by your injuries.
• Emotional distress and other non-economic losses may be considered when determining the value of your claim.

Colorado has regulations that address transportation network companies, which may impact your claim. Our team can evaluate both the immediate expenses and the longer-term consequences of an injury before determining how a claim should be presented.

What if You Are Partly At Fault for the Crash?

Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you may still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible for an accident. However, your percentage of fault can reduce the amount you receive. 

There is an important limit to this rule. You cannot recover damages if your share of the negligence is equal to or greater than the negligence of the party you are seeking compensation from. You generally must be less than 50% at fault to recover.

Insurance companies may try to place some of the blame on you to reduce what they have to pay. Our Uber accident lawyers in Pueblo will challenge an unfair allocation of fault and work to protect the full value of your claim.

How Long Do You Have to File a Claim?

After an Uber accident, it is important not to put off taking action. Colorado law generally gives you three years to bring certain civil claims, including some claims arising from motor vehicle accidents. 

However, the statute of limitations can depend on the circumstances of your case, so it is not always as simple as counting three years from the date of the crash. Getting started sooner can also make it easier to gather important evidence. 

Get Help from Our Pueblo Uber Accident Attorneys

An Uber collision can create questions that you won’t need to deal with in an ordinary car accident. The driver’s status in the Uber app and the conduct of other motorists can all affect the claim. It can feel like an extra layer of stress in addition to your injuries and expenses. 

If you were injured in an accident involving a rideshare driver, our Pueblo Uber accident attorneys can investigate the collision and determine which parties and insurance policies may be involved. We will help you understand your options and protect your legal rights. 

Heuser & Heuser, LLP, has been standing up for injured victims in Colorado since 1996. Call today to schedule your free consultation and tell us about your Uber crash.

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