Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft move millions of people around the world every day. However, their increasing popularity has a dark side. Research shows that rideshare services account for about a 3 percent increase in traffic-accident fatalities since 2011. That's about 987 deaths per day due to the increasing number of rideshare vehicles on the road.
When Uber and Lyft drivers cause accidents, it involves complex legal issues related to liability and compensation, such as: Who is responsible for paying for your damages? How much insurance coverage is available to make you and your family whole? Where do you begin to make a claim with all the different parties involved?
If you were in an Uber or Lyft accident, the quickest way to resolve these issues and get what you and your family deserve is by speaking with our experienced team during a 100% free consultation.
Who is Responsible for My Uber or Lyft Accident?
Uber and Lyft will not cover your losses in every accident. You may have a claim against Uber or Lyft if you were involved in a Las Vegas, Nevada ridesharing accident in the following circumstances:
You were a driver in an accident caused by an Uber or Lyft driver
You were an Uber or Lyft driver in an accident caused by another driveR
You were a passenger inside the Uber or Lyft in an accident caused by an Uber or Lyft driver
You were a passenger in the other car in an accident caused by an Uber or Lyft driver
You were a passenger inside the Uber or Lyft in an accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured driver
You were a pedestrian or bicyclist injured by an Uber or Lyft driver
Even if your claim is covered, both Uber and Lyft have insurance liability coverage limits that vary depending on which phase of the trip the driver is engaged in when the accident occurred.
Suppose the ridesharing accident occurred after the driver turned on the app, but before the driver accepted a ride, there is coverage of up to $50,000 for bodily injury per person, $100,000 in coverage for bodily injury claims per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. If the accident occurred after ride-matching or while the driver is transporting the passenger, Uber and Lyft have primary liability coverage of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage for passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians. Additionally, Uber and Lyft have $1,000,000 in uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage when another driver is at fault and does not have sufficient insurance.
To discuss these complex issues with experienced Las Vegas rideshare accident attorneys, contact the team at Cohan PLLC to protect your rights.
The Cohan PLLC Way
Cohan PLLC prepares every contested matter as if a trial is inevitable because we have the experience to go to the courtroom when necessary, as we have in hundreds of cases and arbitrations. Cohan PLLC has learned over time that this is the best way to present a formidable case to a judge or jury. Our preparedness helps give us an advantage at the negotiating table. This often leads to avoiding a costly trial or appellate process through a favorable settlement or quick disposition.
We take an aggressive approach to every case we handle. We do this based on our experience, having learned to do this work defending Fortune 500 Companies and insurance companies. We know their game because they taught us. At Cohan PLLC, we use this advantage to protect your rights and your family's future.
The Experience You Need
Suffering an injury at the hands of someone else is a profoundly disorienting experience. Many of our clients come to us because they simply don't know what to do next. What kind of claims do they need to file? What do they do to get medical care for their loved ones, or how do they afford a funeral in the wake of a wrongful death? Most of our clients ask an even more straightforward question: "with all my medical expenses, how do I provide for my family?"
Regardless of your situation, you are bound to have countless questions. Cohan PLLC will help you get answers. To help you find your feet during this difficult time, we have compiled some of the most commonly asked questions and provided general answers. For specific answers about your case, review your legal options with us in a free consultation. Call (702) 623-3579 when you've read what you needed.
WILL I GO TO COURT?
There’s no guarantee that your case will make it all the way to trial, and that’s okay. If your case doesn’t go to trial, that means your opponent offered a settlement that compensates you for everything you’ve lost. Most injury cases are settled out of court. We’ve settled countless cases only days before trial. This is because we’ll never accept a settlement unless we’re convinced it’s what our clients deserve.
WHY HIRE A LAS VEGAS RIDESHARE ACCIDENT LAWYER WHO TRIES CASES?
Having a Las Vegas rideshare accident attorney who is able to take cases to trial offers plaintiffs more leverage during settlement negotiations. Most lawyers don’t spend much time in courtrooms, so defendants often have little to fear if they end up going to court. This discourages settlements or makes settlements smaller as a result. However, when a lawyer has a history of courtroom success, it incentivizes opponents to settle faster and for larger amounts.
Contact Our Las Vegas Rideshare Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation: (702) 623-3579
If you have recently been in a Las Veas or Reno, Nevada rideshare accident, we encourage you to contact us immediately. We have the experience you need to investigate your claim and take the necessary legal steps properly.
Chasen Cohan, Esq. is the founder of Cohan PLLC. Mr. Cohan is a licensed attorney who also possesses FINRA Series 7 (Registered Representative) and Series 63 (Uniform State Representative) licenses, state insurance licenses, and State Securities Registrations in Nevada, Missouri, and North Carolina. Mr. Cohan is admitted to practice law before the Nevada Bar, all Nevada State and Federal Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Mr. Cohan’s representative clients have included: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Sam’s West, Inc., MGM Grand Resorts International, New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Mandalay Corp., The Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, The Mirage Casino-Hotel, South Point Hotel & Casino, American Express, Barclays, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and various life insurance companies and service providers.
Mr. Cohan is a Las Vegas native who graduated with honors from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Mr. Cohan received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law. During law school, Mr. Cohan served as a clerk for the Office of the Texas Attorney General and a Judicial Extern for United States District Court Judge James R. Nowlin.
Clients from global brands and middle-market companies to innovative startups and individuals trust Cohan PLLC to resolve their trickiest legal disputes. Whether that’s litigation in state or federal trial and appellate courts in Nevada; investigations and enforcement actions before government agencies; or mediation, arbitration, and regulatory agency proceedings. Cohan PLLC has litigated hundreds of millions in dollars of claims on behalf of corporate litigants. As a result of this experience, Cohan PLLC has been afforded the opportunity to selectively act as Plaintiff’s counsel on complex, personal injury matters.