Rideshare Accident Attorney in Augusta, GA

During the past decade, the popularity of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft has steadily increased, giving passengers a convenient alternative mode of transportation. However, the rise in ridesharing means more cars on the road, which ultimately means more car accidents. 

If you suffered injuries while riding in an Uber or Lyft or in a crash involving your vehicle and a TNC driver, you have the right to seek compensation from the at-fault party. Go Big Injury Law’s rideshare accident attorneys in August, GA, can pursue the damages you need to aid in your recovery and get your life back on track. 

Our personal injury team has decades of combined legal experience we can use to protect your rights and financial future. Contact us today or call (800) 777-7777 for a free consultation. 

Rideshare Services Have Led to an Increase in Automobile Accidents 

When rideshare services entered the market, the hope was that having a convenient way to hail a ride would cut down on drunk driving, thereby reducing traffic accidents overall. Unfortunately, this has not played out. In fact, according to a University of Chicago study, motor vehicle accidents have actually increased by around 3 percent annually since TNCs began operating in 2010. 

Researchers believe the uptick in crashes is due to more vehicles on the road as more rideshare drivers seek to earn a living and more passengers choose Uber and Lyft over public transportation options, like buses and subways. In addition, TNC divers sometimes engage in a practice known as “deadheading,” where they drive around looking/waiting for a ride request, increasing the overall number of miles traveled. 

How Can Our Augusta, GA, Rideshare Accident Lawyers Help You?

Fortunately, rideshare drivers are financially liable for accidents they cause, just like any other motorist. Therefore, if you suffered injuries as an Uber or Lyft passenger or were involved in a collision with a TNC driver, you can seek compensation, and Go Big Injury Law can help. 

Our full-service law firm will stand by your side as your advocate and ally, doing everything in our power to ease your legal burden. We will put our knowledge and experience behind building your case so you can focus on healing from your rideshare accident injuries. 

We Can Seek Rideshare Accident Damages

If your collision was not your fault, you deserve financial awards to pay for your medical bills, ongoing treatment, and other injury-related expenses. Our rideshare accident attorneys in Augusta, GA, are committed to helping you get the maximum possible compensation for your car wreck damages, which may include:

• Current and future medical treatment, including emergency transportation and services, medical procedures, hospital stays, doctor visits, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and extended nursing

• Prescription drugs, mobility aids, and medical devices

• Life-care costs

• Lost income and employment benefits

• Lost earning capacity if you suffered an injury that requires you to leave the workforce, change jobs, or limit your hours

• Vehicle and personal property damages

• Pain, suffering, and inconvenience, including disabling injuries, scarring, disfigurement, anxiety, depression, mental anguish, loss of ability to enjoy hobbies and activities, and diminished quality of life
• Wrongful death of a loved one, including medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, loss of the deceased’s income and future financial support, and loss of your loved one’s services, care, companionship, and guidance

We Can Identify At-Fault Parties

A rideshare driver is liable for your accident if their negligent actions caused your collision. Examples of negligence include speeding, driving while intoxicated, and breaking traffic laws outlined in O.C.G.A. Title 40, Chapter 6 (Georgia’s Uniform Rules of the Road). 

If you suffered injuries while riding in an Uber or Lyft, the driver of the other involved vehicle may also be all or partially at fault. Our attorneys can investigate your crash to determine the cause and hold those responsible accountable for your losses. 

We Can Be Your Voice

After an accident, you deserve to have someone fighting in your corner. At Go Big Law, we genuinely care about our clients and will work tirelessly to get the most advantageous possible case outcome for you and your family. 

Our rideshare accident attorneys in Augusta, GA, will stand up to bad-faith tactics, push back against low-ball offers, and negotiate with insurance agents and other involved parties on your behalf. If necessary, we will prepare your case for court and represent you at trial. In addition, we will handle all case-related paperwork, deadlines, communications, and “red tape.”

Georgia’s Rideshare Auto Insurance Requirements

Georgia drivers must carry auto liability insurance to pay for damages they cause during a crash. According to the Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, for most motorists, the minimum coverage includes $25,000/$50,000 in bodily injury coverage per person/per accident and $25,000 for property damages. 

When TNC drivers are not using a rideshare app, their personal insurance applies, and you can pursue a claim against them for the above amounts (or more if they have additional policies). However, when a rideshare driver is using Uber or Lyft, O.C.G.A § 33-1-24 mandates that the companies provide the following:

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

TNCs that do not comply with the statute cannot legally operate in Augusta or anywhere else in Georgia. 

How Long Do You Have to Pursue a Claim?

You should start your rideshare accident claim immediately. Acting quickly allows our team to:

• Collect evidence before it gets lost or deteriorates
• Interview eyewitnesses before their memories fade or move
• Photograph and document vehicle damages before repairs get made
• Begin documenting your expenses as you incur them and seek estimates regarding your future expected losses

Whatever you do, do not let Georgia’s statute of limitations expire. O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 generally allows two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. If the deadline passes, the court will likely bar your case. In addition, insurers know the law, so waiting too long will also affect your insurance claims, possibly leading to a reduced or denied settlement.

Our Rideshare Accident Attorneys in Augusta, GA, Can Help You Get Started Today

Contact us or call Go Big Injury Law at (800) 777-7777. We can get started on your case with a free consultation and tell you more about how we can represent you for nothing upfront or out of pocket. Connect with a Georgia personal injury lawyer about your rideshare accident today.