TAXI, SHUTTLE, AND LIMO ACCIDENTS

After a Taxi, Shuttle, And Limo Accidents

Despite the surge in popularity of ride-share services like Uber and Lyft over the last decade, taxis, limos, and mountain resort shuttles remain popular modes of transportation. In fact, these services have even incorporated phone apps, to make it easier for passengers to book services.

Uber and Lyft accidents in Colorado can lead to serious injuries

Colorado Uber and Lyft accident attorneys at Chernosky Law Offices can help clients who have sustained the following injuries:

• Broken or dislocated bones
• Lacerations or puncture wounds
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Concussions
• Open head wounds
• Spinal cord injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Internal bleeding
  

Who is at fault in a Colorado taxi, shuttle, or limo accident?

Ultimately, determining liability is critical in the aftermath of a crash involving a Colorado taxi, shuttle, or limo. Only after liability is determined will a victim be able to recover the compensation they deserve. It is not uncommon for drivers and their respective companies to immediately deny any wrongdoing after a collision, and they may even try to blame the victim for the incident.

Liability in these cases can become muddied, particularly depending on whether or not the drivers who cause an accident are employees or independent contractors. If drivers who cause an accident are employees of a company, the responsibility for covering injury costs will typically fall to the company itself. However, if a company argues that the driver was an independent contractor, liability could fall onto the driver. This could play a significant role in an injury case when it comes to the amount of insurance coverage available as well as the assets the liable party has to cover the total costs.

Contact our vehicle accident lawyers for a free consultation

If you or somebody you love has been injured in a vehicle accident involving a taxi, shuttle, or limo in Colorado, contact an attorney as soon as possible. At Chernosky Law Offices, our knowledgeable and experienced team will use the full extent of our resources to investigate your case so we can obtain any compensation you are entitled to. This can include the following:

• Complete coverage of your medical bills
• Lost income if you cannot work
• Any household out-of-pocket expenses you incur
• Property damage costs
• Loss of enjoyment of life damages
• Pain and suffering damages

Uber and Lyft Accidents

People in Colorado regularly use ride-share services like Uber and Lyft. These are household names, and Coloradans generally trust the services provided by ride-share drivers. However, the team at Chernosky Law Offices is here to help if you need a Colorado Uber or Lyft accident attorney by your side. If you have been injured by the careless or negligent actions of an Uber or Lyft driver, we can help you secure the compensation you deserve.

Uber and Lyft accidents in Cleveland can lead to serious injuries

Accidents involving Uber and Lyft vehicles can affect various parties. This can include the drivers and passengers inside of the ride-share vehicle, drivers and passengers in other vehicles involved in a collision, as well as pedestrians and other bystanders. Uber and Lyft drivers are just like everybody else on the roadway. They do not have any particular driver training, and they are using their personal vehicles. Therefore, they are just as likely to get into a vehicle accident as any other driver.

It is not uncommon for the Colorado Uber and Lyft accident attorneys at Chernosky Law Offices to help clients who have sustained the following injuries:



Broken and dislocated bones

Lacerations and puncture wounds

Spinal cord injuries

Other severe neck or back injuries

Traumatic brain injuries

Concussions

Open head wounds

Internal organ damage

Internal bleeding

Insurance issues in the aftermath of an Uber or Lyft crash

Complications arise when it comes to securing compensation through insurance carriers after an Uber or Lyft crash. Both ride-share companies use a tiered system when it comes to doling out compensation after a crash.

• If a ride-share driver causes a crash when they are not signed into the app to work, then the personal insurance carrier of the driver will be responsible for handling any compensation paid to injured parties.
• If a rides-hare driver causes a crash and they are signed into the ride-share app to work, then their personal insurance carrier is still going to be the primary coverage provider. However, both Uber and Lyft do provide limited liability coverage if the personal carrier denies a claim or if the policy limits on the personal claim are reached.
• If a ride-share driver is signed into the ride-share app to work and an accident occurs, then both Uber and Lyft have a one million dollar policy that is supposed to cover every party involved.
  

Call our car accident lawyer for a free consultation

If you or somebody you love has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle, seek legal assistance immediately. At Chernosky Law Offices, our qualified and experienced team will conduct a complete investigation into your case in order to secure any compensation you may be entitled to. This can include the following:

• Full coverage of medical bills related to the incident
• Lost income if you cannot work while recovering
• General household out-of-pocket expenses
• Property damage expenses
• Loss of quality of life damages
• Pain and suffering damages