Prosper Uber Accident Lawyers

Understanding Your Legal Rights After an Uber Accident

Rideshare companies such as Uber have transformed the way many people travel by providing affordable and simple transportation services. By just clicking a few buttons on a smartphone, people can request transportation from drivers in their area. While Uber has stated that it strives to prioritize passenger safety, accidents with Uber drivers can still happen due to various factors, such as driver negligence or reckless behavior.

If you have been involved in an accident while riding in an Uber vehicle, or if you were hit by an Uber driver while driving your own vehicle, motorcycle or as a pedestrian or bicyclist, it is important to understand your legal rights and your options for pursuing an injury claim. At Burress Injury Law, we are very experienced in handling personal injury cases related to rideshare accidents, and we are committed to helping clients obtain the maximum compensation they deserve.

The Unique Legal Challenges of Uber Accidents

Uber accidents involve challenging legal factors that may differ from other types of car accident cases. One key challenge is determining liability. There are multiple parties who could potentially be held responsible, including:

1. The Uber driver: If the accident was caused by the negligent actions of the rideshare driver (e.g., speeding, running a red light, distracted driving), they could be held personally liable for any injuries or damages resulting from the crash.
2. Uber: Depending on the circumstances of the accident, it may also be possible to hold Uber accountable for certain acts of negligence. This typically involves establishing that either improper hiring practices contributed to the collision or that inadequate training led indirectly—or directly—to someone's harm.
3. Other motorists: In some situations, another driver involved in the accident may bear partial or full responsibility for causing the wreck. They would then become a third-party defendant alongside other liable parties.

It is crucial to consult with an experienced attorney who is well-versed in Uber accidents. At Burress Injury Law, we will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident and identify all potentially liable parties. We fully develop the claim based on a strategy we devise that is unique to each client and his/her case. We then relentlessly pursue all responsible parties until they provide full value compensation offers for our clients. Often times, we can reach this resolution through a negotiated settlement. Other times, we must try the case to a jury of our client's peers. Either way, our firm is built to go as far as necessary to achieve justice for our clients. We can assist you in receiving necessary medical treatment from the finest local providers in the area, including from most all specialists. This medical treatment will not cost you any up front, out of pocket expenses, which will lessen the financial stress on you as you heal from your injuries.

Compensation Available for Uber Accident Victims

If you have been injured in an accident involving an Uber vehicle, you may be eligible to seek compensation for a wide variety of damages, such as:

• Medical expenses: This refers to both current and future medical expenses that are or will be associated with the injuries suffered in the accident, such as EMS, hospital stays, medications, surgeries, physical therapy, attendant care and rehabilitation expenses.
• Physical Pain, Mental Anguish and Physical Impairment: Compensation may also be awarded for non-economic damages like physical pain and the emotional distress associated with injuries or damages. Physical Impairment, also known as Loss of Enjoyment of Life, encompasses problems or inabilities to do normal activities of daily living, work duties being performed under duress and hobbies that an injured victim can no longer enjoy because of his or her injuries.
• Lost wages / Loss of Future Earning Capacity: You may be entitled to recover compensation for the income you have lost because your injuries caused you to miss work temporarily or permanently affected your future income-earning capacity due to physical or mental disability.
• Property damage: If your vehicle or other property was damaged in a collision with an Uber driver, you may be compensated for the costs of replacing these items.

To ensure that you can receive all available forms of compensation relevant to your specific situation, it is important to seek assistance from skilled personal injury attorneys who is well versed in winning rideshare accident cases. At Burress Injury Law, we have won hundreds of millions in settlements and verdicts in Collin County alone, including Prosper, Frisco, McKinney, Celina, Melissa, Anna, Plano and Princeton. Our elite personal injury firm is headquartered in McKinney (in addition to a Frisco office), just minutes from Prosper.

Contact Our Prosper Uber Accident Lawyers Today

If you or someone close to you has been injured in an accident involving an Uber vehicle in Prosper, Texas, Burress Injury Law is ready to help. We understand how devastating these accidents can be both physically and emotionally, and that is why we are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support and fighting aggressively to obtain maximum compensation on your behalf.

Take the necessary steps to protect your rights by scheduling a free consultation with us today by calling 214-726-0016 or contacting us online. Let us put our experience and knowledge to work for you. We pledge to provide you with compassionate support throughout the legal process, and we will fight for the justice and fair compensation you deserve.