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Aggressive legal representation for victims of rideshare accidents in and around Omaha, Nebraska
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Since 2010, it is estimated that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have facilitated over 11 billion trips worldwide. These services have totally shifted the way many people commute to work, run errands, or travel home after a night out. Requesting a ride via platforms like Uber and Lyft is fairly easy and makes transportation accessible for many people who otherwise might have struggled to safely get where they need to go.
As popular as these services are, however, their continued expansion raises important questions about public safety. When rideshare vehicles are involved in traffic accidents, trying to figure out who is responsible and how a claim should proceed can pose several logistical challenges. Most riders have never been put in this particular position before and may have no idea how to proceed in terms of recovering compensation for accident-related losses.
If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft accident in or around Omaha, the team at Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell is here to help you land on the right next step in your fight for compensation. We can help you figure out who was most likely at fault for your car accident and advise you of any options you may have available to help you access the funds you need to address your medical and other expenses.
Because rideshare drivers often carry corporate insurance policies, it’s particularly important for individuals injured in these accidents to understand the options available to them. Contact us today to learn more about what makes these accidents different, and let’s work together to help you advocate for yourself under Nebraska law.
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How common are rideshare accidents?
Specific data about the frequency of rideshare accidents can be hard to come by, particularly because these services are constantly expanding their offerings and service areas. Uber and Lyft both periodically publish their own safety reports to provide customers with some transparency.
In Lyft’s most recent report, the company noted that there were 50 motor vehicle fatalities associated with its services in the U.S. in 2022. Between 2021 and 2022, Uber reported 153 fatalities related to their U.S. platform. These fatal accidents are relatively uncommon, but even one tragic loss can have an impact that reverberates through an entire community.
While broader rideshare crash data is not widely available, some research suggests that the risk of injury crashes tends to increase as the number of rideshare trips goes up. As services like Uber and Lyft continue to gain popularity, it’s possible that we will see an increase in rideshare-related accidents. This is why it’s so important for consumers to understand their rights in the event that they are injured in a crash involving a rideshare vehicle.
Who can be held responsible for a rideshare accident?
If another driver’s negligence caused the accident that injured you, they could face claims of liability. If your rideshare driver caused the crash, however, they may be responsible for the harm you suffered. The rideshare company may also bear some responsibility, though that is less common. For example, if a company ignored a safety risk it knew about (or should have known about), you may be able to take action against them if that safety issue causes you harm.
These cases require careful investigation. At Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell, we use the evidence and information available to us to identify all potential sources of liability for our clients. Sometimes, multiple parties will share responsibility for a crash, and pursuing claims against all at-fault parties can help injured parties access the full amount of compensation available to them under the law.
Every case is different, and the facts matter. That’s why it’s so important to partner with a rideshare accident lawyer who knows how these cases work and can help you identify the most appropriate advocacy strategy.
Why choose Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell to handle your case?
On the surface, rideshare accident cases may resemble any other motor vehicle claim. If we look more closely, however, we often find that these cases involve complicating factors and legal nuances that can have major implications for a crash victim’s recovery.
At Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell, our goal is to make the claims process more accessible for accident survivors and their loved ones. If you suffered a serious injury in a rideshare-related accident, odds are you’re already experiencing physical, emotional, and financial strain. The last thing we want to do is add to the stress. That’s why we are dedicated to providing individualized, responsive legal support to accident victims in our community. By shouldering some of the burden ourselves, we hope to give our clients the space they need to focus on their healing efforts.
With over 65 years of experience fighting for the rights of our neighbors, our team knows what it takes to advocate for our clients without making the process any harder than it has to be. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you won’t be required to pay any attorneys’ fees unless we recover compensation in your case. This gives you the financial breathing room you need while incentivizing us to work as hard as we possibly can to get you the funds you need to move forward.
