Austin Uber Accident Lawyer

Uber Accidents

Have you been injured while riding in an Uber in the Austin area?

Contact an Uber accident attorney in Austin to identify who’s responsible for your wreck and take legal action against them. Uber has become one of the most popular forms of transportation in urban areas like Austin because Ubers are convenient and cost-effective. If you need a ride to or from the airport or if you’re going out on the town to have some drinks, Uber is a great way to stay safe. What many Uber users forget to realize, however, is that Uber drivers can get into accidents just like any other driver.

If you get injured while riding in an Uber, you could file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your damages. An Austin Uber accident lawyer from Crain Brogdon, LLP. can help you identify the at-fault party in your wreck so you can prove negligence against them in court. Hopefully, you can walk away from your case feeling that justice was served.

How do Uber Wrecks Occur in Austin?

Uber wrecks in Austin can occur for the same reasons that typical car wrecks occur, but an Uber driver may make mistakes more frequently because of their occupation. For example, an Uber driver may speed while driving because they’re in a rush to pick up their next passenger. They may also get distracted while driving because they have to use their phones to navigate and accept the next ride.

Uber drivers may also get into accidents because they’re drowsy while driving. Because Uber’s prime hours are late at night and early in the morning, it’s exhausting to work in the rideshare business. It’s important to note, however, that Uber drivers don’t cause all Uber accidents. A colliding driver can cause an Uber accident and so can roadway hazards, car defects, or bad weather. 

Uber’s Insurance Coverage for Austin Accidents

Fortunately, Uber provides extensive insurance coverage for both drivers and riders in Austin who use their service.

Although Uber drivers must carry their own car insurance for when they aren’t using the app in Austin, Uber provides coverage to drivers when the app is on and when the driver picks up a passenger. When a driver has a passenger in the car, Uber extends the coverage. Uber’s insurance coverage is outlined as follows:

• When the driver logs into the app and is waiting to accept a ride, Uber provides coverage for any accident that is the fault of the driver with a maximum of $50,000 per person injured in an accident, $100,000 maximum injury liability per accident, and $25,000 maximum property damage liability.
• When the driver has accepted a ride and is on the way to pick up a passenger or has a passenger in the vehicle, Uber provides coverage with a maximum of $1 million.

Reach Out to an Austin Uber Accident Attorney

Although Uber provides extensive coverage, this doesn’t always mean it’ll be easy to obtain a settlement. If the Uber driver wasn’t at fault, you may need to sue the colliding driver for damages. Having an experienced attorney by your side can make the process easier to navigate.

To speak with an Austin Uber accident lawyer from Crain Brogdon, LLP., call 214-522-9404 or fill out the contact form below to schedule your consultation.

Attorney Quentin Brogdon

Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]