Pottsville Uber Accident Attorney

Uber has made getting around easier than it’s ever been before, and while the service is an incredible convenience, Uber accidents are complex legal matters. Leaving the frustrations of traffic, parking, and all the rest to someone else is great, but if you’ve been injured by an Uber driver’s negligence, you need the skilled legal counsel of an experienced Pottsville Uber accident attorney in your corner.

The Elements of Your Claim

The elements necessary to bring a successful Uber accident claim include each of the following:

• The Uber driver had a responsibility for your safety. The bottom line when it comes to driving is that every motorist owes everyone else on the road an important duty of care.
• The Uber driver breached this duty of care by engaging in some form of negligence, such as excess speed, distraction, exhaustion, or impairment.
• The Uber driver’s negligence was the direct cause of the accident in question.
• You suffered legal damages – or physical, financial, and emotional losses that are covered by the law – as a result.

A Note about Uber Accidents

Uber drivers fill the role of professional drivers, but they aren’t required to have professional licensure or the same level of experience that professional drivers have. Uber drivers also face additional safety concerns behind the wheel, including:

• Frequent stopping and starting
• Navigating unfamiliar areas
• Locating passengers waiting to be picked up
• Exiting and entering traffic often
• Interacting with the Uber App

In other words, Uber accidents happen, and they’re often very dangerous. 

Insurance and Your Uber Accident

If you’ve been injured by an Uber driver’s negligence, you’ll seek compensation from their insurance provider, and this is where Uber accidents can differ from other car accidents.

If the Uber Driver Had a Passenger 

If the at-fault Uber driver had a passenger at the time of the accident – including if that passenger was you – or if they were on the way to pick up a passenger, you’ll file your claim with Uber’s comprehensive coverage.

If the Uber Driver Was Standing By 

If the Uber driver was standing by – or was waiting to be assigned a passenger – the matter is a bit different. Uber requires their drivers to carry a specific amount of coverage and to begin; you’ll file your claim with the Uber driver’s personal insurance provider. If your losses exceed their policy’s limits, you’ll also file a claim with Uber’s provider.

If the Uber Driver Was off the App 

If the Uber driver was off the Uber app – even momentarily – when the accident happened, you’ll proceed just like you would with any other car accident claim.  

Turn to an Experienced Pottsville Uber Accident Attorney for the Help You Need Today

The seasoned Pottsville, PA, Uber accident attorneys at Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C., appreciate the challenges you face in the aftermath of an Uber accident, and we’re committed to zealously advocating on behalf of your rights and your rightful compensation. Your claim is important, so please don’t hesitate to contact us online or call 570-622-2455 for more information about what we can do to help you today.