Rideshare companies provide a valuable service in Santa Cruz and throughout the world. Millions of us use the Uber app to get a ride every day.
No one calls an Uber expecting to be involved in an accident, but they happen daily. Uber accident personal injury cases are more complex than most other passenger vehicle claims.
If you have been injured in an Uber accident, you need the help of an experienced Santa Cruz Uber accident lawyer to investigate your accident properly, determine the causes, and identify all potentially liable parties. You deserve to be represented by a personal injury attorney with a proven record of recovering maximum client compensation.
The Santa Cruz accident attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have been fighting for the rights of California injury victims for over 50 years. We know how to get every dollar our clients deserve. Let us help you with your Uber accident claim.
Call us at (408) 341-6883 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your accident. We will listen to you, answer your questions, explain your rights, and help you take the steps to get the justice and compensation you deserve.
Common Types of Santa Cruz Uber Accidents
You could be involved and injured in an accident involving Uber in several ways, including being:
- An Uber passenger who was injured by the fault of an Uber driver
- An Uber passenger who was injured by the fault of another driver
- The driver or passenger of another car injured by the fault of an Uber driver
- The passenger of another vehicle who is injured by their driver’s fault
- A pedestrian or bicyclist injured because of an Uber driver’s fault
- A pedestrian or bicyclist injured because of another driver’s fault involving an Uber crash
Regardless of how you were injured, if another person is even partially at fault, you may be able to seek compensation for your damages. You need the counsel of an experienced Santa Cruz Uber accident attorney to determine whether you have a valid compensation claim and to help you recover what you are entitled to.
How Long Do I Have to File an Uber Accident Claim?
California’s statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is two years. You generally have two years from your accident to file a lawsuit.
There are exceptions to the two-year deadline. You must consult an experienced Uber accident attorney to determine your claim filing deadline.
What if I am Partially At Fault in an Uber Accident?
California follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Because of this rule, you can still seek damages from the other at-fault parties if you are partially at fault. This is true even if you were 99% at fault.
However, your compensation will be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. So, if you are found to be 60% at fault and your damages award is $100,000, you would only receive $40,000 because your award was reduced by the amount of your fault – 60%.
The Santa Cruz Uber accident attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers work tirelessly to minimize any fault assigned to you and maximize your compensation.
Contact a Santa Cruz Uber Accident Attorney
Uber accident cases can be much more complicated than other accident claims. Not every personal injury attorney is experienced in successfully representing Uber accident clients.
If you have been injured in an Uber accident, you deserve to be represented by the Santa Cruz Uber accident attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers. We understand the complexities of rideshare accident claims and know how to recover the compensation our clients deserve.
Alternatively, if you were injured in a Lyft accident, please refer to our Lyft accident page for more information.
We have over 50 years of experience winning big for our clients and want to do the same for you.
Call us at (408) 341-6883 or complete the brief form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We look forward to meeting you and helping you recover the compensation you need.