Rideshare Accident Attorney in Columbus, GA

Rideshare services like Lyft and Uber have continued to increase in popularity since entering the market in 2010. However, more rideshare drivers mean more cars on the road, leading to more auto accidents. If your car collided with a rideshare vehicle, or you were riding in an Uber or Lyft during a crash, Go Big Injury Law’s rideshare accident attorneys in Columbus, GA, can help you seek compensation for your injuries and damages. 

We want to help you regain your peace of mind by securing the awards you need and deserve. Do not let someone else’s mistakes throw your life into a financial crisis. Allow us to fight for a fair and full recovery for you or your injured loved one. Contact us today or call (800) 777-7777 for a free, no-obligation consultation. 

Steps Our Columbus Rideshare Accident Lawyers Can Take After Your Accident

You may think transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft would make the roads safer by giving intoxicated or fatigued drivers an alternative to getting behind the wheel. But, according to research from the University of Chicago, the opposite is true. Due to an overall increase in the number of vehicles and miles traveled, traffic accident fatalities have increased by 3 percent annually since the introduction of ride-sharing. 

If you suffered injuries in a rideshare accident on Manchester Expressway, Buena Vista Road, or anywhere else in Columbus, GA, our personal injury lawyers can hold the liable TNC driver (and other at-fault parties) responsible. We can take the following steps after your accident to help you get financial justice:

We Can Investigate, Determine Liability, and Build Your Case

You should not have to pay for an accident you did not cause. However, proving another party is at fault can take hours of effort and may seem overwhelming when dealing with a serious injury. Fortunately, our rideshare accident attorneys in Columbus, GA, can do the work necessary to prove liability and establish your right to compensation – leaving you free to concentrate on your health and recovery. 

Our car accident lawyers can:

• Identify liable parties, which may include the Uber or Lyft driver, the driver of another vehicle involved in the crash, or a third party (such as a vehicle manufacturer or property owner)

• Collect case evidence, including photos and debris from the crash site, medical records, police reports, eyewitness accounts, TNC app data, and dashcam or surveillance footage

• Prepare your claims and lawsuits, draft all case-related paperwork, and meet filing deadlines

• Communicate with involved parties on your behalf, handle phone calls, emails, and meetings, and negotiate for the maximum possible compensation

• Pursue your case in civil court and represent you at trial (if necessary)

We Can Identify and Pursue Your Damages

Car accident injuries can result in significant medical bills, time off work, and expensive vehicle damages. In addition, if you suffered a severe or catastrophic injury, you may also face a lengthy and painful physical recovery and experience reduced quality of life. 

Our firm has a reputation for seeking awards on behalf of our clients. We will fight to recover every cent owed for your economic and non-economic damages, which may include:

• Current and future medical treatment

• Medications, medical devices, and mobility aids

• Long-term nursing, in-home health services, or life care

• Lost wages, earnings, and benefits

• Loss of future earning capacity

• Physical pain and suffering

• Mental and emotional distress

• Inconvenience

• Loss of enjoyment

• Wrongful death (if you lost a loved one in a rideshare accident)

We Will Provide You With Quality Representation at No Upfront Cost

At Go Big Injury Law, we do not want money to stand in the way of you getting justice. Therefore, we offer our services on contingency, meaning our rideshare accident attorneys in Columbus, GA, charge nothing upfront or out of pocket. Instead, our fees come from your settlement or verdict, and we do not get paid unless we win compensation for you. 

Georgia Rideshare Requirements

TNCs and rideshare drivers must fulfill certain obligations to protect passengers and meet financial requirements.

Driver Responsibilities

Like all motorists in Georgia, rideshare drivers have a duty of care to drive safely and avoid harming themselves, their passengers, and others on the roadway. Drivers breach their duty of care when they engage in negligent, dangerous, or illegal behaviors, such as:

• Driving while intoxicated
• Speeding
• Disobeying traffic lights and road signs
• Texting and driving
• Illegally passing or changing lanes
• Making an improper turn
• Driving recklessly or aggressively

TNC Responsibilities

TNC companies operating in Columbus must adhere to rules and regulations outlined in O.C.G.A. § 40-1-193, including:

• Maintaining a list of drivers, which is subject to inspection or disclosure
• Taking steps to ensure drivers have all required permits and licenses
• Having a zero-tolerance policy regarding alcohol and drug use for drivers on duty
• Ensure drivers have a current for-hire license endorsement or current private background check

Uber and Lyft Insurance Coverage

When drivers are not using a TNC app, their personal automobile insurance applies. But, when working, O.C.G.A § 33-1-24 requires Uber and Lyft to provide drivers with the following:

• $50,000 for bodily injuries or death per person/$100,000 per accident when logged into a TNC app and waiting for a ride request
• $1 million for bodily injuries, death, and property damages per accident from the time a driver accepts a ride request until the transaction is complete

How Long Do You Have to Seek Rideshare Accident Compensation? 

According to O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, Georgia’s statute of limitations for personal injury or wrongful death is two years. This means if you do not file your lawsuit within two years of your accident or loved one’s passing, the court will likely dismiss your case. 

The deadline will also affect your insurance claims. Insurance agents know the law, and if you can no longer take legal action, they may use it as a reason to deny you payment or reduce your settlement. We can help you get started immediately.

Contact Go Big Injury Law Today

Contact Go Big Injury Law or call (800) 777-7777 for a free consultation. A team member is available 24/7 to tell you more about how our rideshare accident attorneys in Columbus, GA, can fight for you. Connect with a lawyer near you today.