Ridesharing has become part of everyday life in Miami Gardens, offering a fast way to get around without the hassle of parking. But when an Uber trip ends in a crash, that convenience turns into an inconvenience.
If you were hurt in a rideshare crash, the Miami Gardens car accident attorneys at Elliott Law Firm, PLLC can help you understand your legal options. Call today for a free consultation.
J. Christopher Elliott, Esq.
FOUNDING PARTNER
J. Christopher “Chris” Elliott is a seasoned trial attorney with nearly two decades of courtroom experience, trusted by clients across Florida when their freedom, reputation, or future is on the line.
CLICK FOR A FREE CONSULTATIONWhy Choose Elliott Law Firm, PLLC to Handle My Uber Accident Case?
Uber is a massive, well-insured company with legal teams built to protect its bottom line. Taking on that kind of opponent requires a firm with resources and experience to take on corporate giants and their insurers.
Clients across Miami Gardens choose our firm because:
- We have extensive experience handling serious motor vehicle and rideshare accident cases
- We have recovered millions of dollars in car accident and personal injury claims
- Our founding attorney brings unmatched trial experience, having previously prosecuted serious crimes for the State Attorney’s Office
- We treat your case as a priority from your very first call
- We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe us nothing unless we win
Contact us today to schedule a free case review with an experienced Miami Gardens Uber accident attorney.
“Chris Elliott is a great personal injury lawyer. I have known him for almost a decade and would trust him for all of your legal needs, including criminal defense, business law, and immigration matters.”
— C.M. | Google Review
Do I Need an Attorney to Navigate a Miami Gardens Rideshare Accident Claim?
Rideshare accidents create a unique web of liability. Uber’s insurer and the driver’s personal insurer will often each try to push responsibility onto the other, leaving you stuck in the middle.
An experienced attorney can help you identify what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash and which policy applies to your losses.
Your attorney will be responsible for:
- Independently investigating how the crash happened
- Gathering the police report, witness statements, and other key evidence
- Obtaining Uber’s app data, trip status, and related records
- Pinpointing which insurance policy and coverage tier applies
- Assessing the full financial and personal toll of your injuries
- Handling communication and negotiation with the insurance companies
- Filing suit and litigating your case if a fair settlement cannot be reached
With an attorney managing these moving parts, you can focus on healing and getting back to normal life.
Uber Insurance Coverage After a Collision
In Florida, Uber’s liability for a crash hinges on the driver’s status in the app at the time of the accident. Uber does not automatically provide coverage for a driver’s negligence; its policies toggle on and off depending on what the driver was doing.
En route to a pickup or during a trip.
Once a driver has accepted a ride and is heading to get the passenger, or already has one in the car, Uber generally provides substantial commercial coverage, often up to $1 million in liability protection.
Logged out of the app.
If the driver was not logged into Uber, the company typically provides no coverage, and any claim generally proceeds against the driver’s personal auto policy, usually written at 50/100/25: $50,000 per person and $100,000 per incident for injury or death, plus $25,000 for property damage. This is normal car accident coverage.
Logged in but waiting for a request.
When a driver is available but has not yet accepted a ride, Uber provides limited 50/100/25 coverage that can apply if the driver’s own insurance falls short.
Sorting out which tier applies takes a close look at the driver’s app activity at the exact moment of the crash. Your attorney will locate the highest value policies in your claim and help seek compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other damages.
Serving All Neighborhoods in Miami Gardens, Florida
Elliott Law Firm proudly represents injury victims throughout Miami Gardens and the surrounding communities. We are a local firm, and we make it a priority to serve local residents.
We represent clients throughout Miami Gardens, including individuals from:
- Andover
- Bunche Park
- Carol City
- Lake Lucerne
- Norland
- Scott Lake
- Vista Verde
- Monterey
- Coconut Cay
- Rainbow Park
Our firm also assists clients throughout Miami-Dade County and neighboring South Florida communities like Hollywood.
Contact a Miami Gardens Uber Accident Attorney for Assistance
Elliott Law Firm, PLLC has recovered millions for injured clients across South Florida, often from insurers who initially refused to accept responsibility. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Miami Gardens Uber accident attorney and find out how we can help protect your rights.