Do you like to ride in an Uber? You are not alone. According to Statista, 93 million people used the Uber app on a monthly basis in the fourth quarter of 2020. (• Uber’s users of ride-sharing services worldwide 2017-2020 | Statista).
As the use of ridesharing apps are becoming more and more popular, it is important to know about the available insurance coverages to you should you be involved in an autom
obile accident while a passenger in an Uber. Regardless of whether the Uber driver is at fault for the accident or not, you can be covered under the Uber insurance policy.
If you are a passenger in an Uber vehicle involved in an accident where the Uber driver is at fault, you would be covered under the Bodily Injury Coverage under Uber’s policy to get compensated for any injuries you sustained as a result of the accident. However, if you are a passenger in an Uber and the Uber driver is not at fault, you still have a right to some of the benefits under Uber’s automobile insurance policy. Should the person that caused the accident not have any or enough Bodily Injury Coverage on their policy, you may qualify for the Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage on Uber’s insurance policy. I have represented several clients that were injured while riding in an Uber who didn’t know what their rights were under Florida Law. Many of them did not know that they could make a claim for their injuries and be covered under Uber’s insurance policy. I can help you, just like I helped them
In addition, you may qualify for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits under Uber’s policy if you meet the following criteria: you do not own a vehicle or live with someone that owns a vehicle and you are not covered under any other automobile insurance policy. These PIP benefits, no matter who is at fault, will pay up to $10,000.00 of your medical bills.
It is important to hire a skillful attorney when injured as a passenger in an Uber to ensure you receive full compensation for all of your injuries, physical and psychological, as well as pain and suffering. At Nightingale Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorney Clearwater (clearwaterpersonalinjuryattorney.net), I will be with you every step of the way to ensure you receive the personal and professional representation you deserve and help you find the best doctors to get you the treatment you need. Call me now at 727-210-8800 to discuss your case. The consultation is free.