Uber and Lyft are popular ride share taxi services operating in Tennessee. The ride share business model puts drivers on their phones while driving. Auto accidents involving Uber and Lyft vehicles occur frequently. The popularity of the ride share services, traffic congestion in areas like Downtown Nashville, driver distraction and the desire to obtain more fares are many of the reasons why these collisions occur. The Nashville Uber and Lyft ride share accident lawyer navigates these personal injury claims starting with a FREE Consultation. No upfront cost and legal fees are contingent on winning.
Steps to take after a Lyft or Uber accident
Ride share accident injuries can be sustained as a passenger, pedestrian or while operating your own vehicle. Anyone involved in an auto accident should seek a medical evaluation. If you choose not to accept emergency medical attention then subsequently have pain or any discomfort seek an urgent care evaluation or schedule a doctor’s appointment ASAP. The Nashville Uber and Lyft Ride Share Accident Lawyer knows some car accident injuries, such as whiplash, back injuries or brain injuries may be progressive and not immediately realized. Contact George Angelopoulos ASAP.
For Drivers
As a driver for Uber or Lyft, call the police then report the car wreck to your ride share company immediately. Further, report the auto accident to your insurance carrier. Do not speak with the other driver’s insurance company or give any recorded statements without consulting with your own ride share attorney first. George as your personal injury lawyer will review and discuss your legal options.
For Passengers
As a Uber or Lyft passenger make sure 911 is called and you are identified as the passenger. When medically able provide the police with a statement of your factual observations. Contact George to discuss whether you have a personal injury claim before giving any recorded statement to a Uber, Lyft or any insurance adjuster.
For Third Parties
As a third party injured by an Uber or Lyft driver report the accident by calling 911, notify your car insurance company and obtain a medical evaluation. State the basic facts of what you know, but do not give a recorded statement without first speaking with your Uber accident lawyer.
Transportation Network Company Services Act
Tennessee adopted the Transportation Network Company Services Act (TNCSA) codified beginning as T.C.A. 55-12-141 on January 1, 2016. The act clarifies the insurance requirements of Uber, Lyft and other Rideshare taxi networks. The Tennessee bill is a model utilized by other states in this developing legal area.
TNCSA Requirements
A ride share driver on the application (Transportation Network), but without a customer in the vehicle nor in route to a prearranged fare is required to carry $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident in bodily injury liability insurance. Additionally $25,000 is required for property damage. These elevated insurance minimums are not required when the Uber or Lyft driver is not on the ride share application. The driver must carry proof of this insurance and ride share drivers cannot offer their services while off the network. As your Nashville Uber and Lyft Ride Share Accident Lawyer a swift and thorough investigation into the facts occurs to determine the auto liability insurance policies available to compensate personal injury victims.
When the Uber or Lyft driver has a passenger in the car or has accepted a fare through the application then the minimum liability insurance coverage increases to $1 million for liability claims. This can include personal injuries sustained by third parties or passengers, if the Uber or Lyft driver caused the collision. Tennessee law mandates the transportation company must provide the insurance coverage if the driver fails to carry this enhanced minimum liability insurance.