Let’s be 100 percent honest here: why would you need an attorney when injured in an accident involving Uber or Lyft in Salt Lake City, or elsewhere in Utah? After all, ridesharing companies have a duty to exercise care and can be held liable for any injuries and damages caused by their drivers… or at least that’s what the vast majority of people in Utah think.
Unfortunately, the issue of Uber, Lyft or any other ridesharing company’s liability in car crashes involving passengers is not as straightforward as it seems. Luckily, we invited our Salt Lake City Uber accident attorney from Jardine Law Offices P.C., P.C., to explain why being legally represented gives you an edge.
Do you need to hire a Lyft or Uber accident lawyer?
Let us begin by stating the obvious: whether you need or do not need a lawyer after an Uber or Lyft accident in Salt Lake City or elsewhere in Utah depends on a laundry list of factors, including but not limited to where the crash occurred, how it occurred, how many parties were involved, whether fault is easy to determine, what injuries you and other motorists or passengers suffered, and many more.
Of course, if you did not sustain any injuries in a Lyft or Uber accident, then it is unlikely that you need to hire a Lyft accident lawyer. In the event of an injury, however, hiring an experienced ridesharing accident attorney is not just preferable – it is very recommended.
Time and time again, both Uber and Lyft (and their lawyers) have managed to distance themselves from a plethora of personal injury claims filed by injured passengers. Ridesharing giants employ a variety of tactics to deny or minimize claims filed by passengers of Uber and Lyft.
Unfortunately, most of these victims cannot do anything about the denial of their claim simply because they do not have an experienced Uber accident attorney in Salt Lake City or elsewhere in Utah by their side.
Here’s why you need a Salt Lake City Uber accident attorney
But let’s get back to our original question: “Do you really need a lawyer after a Lyft or Uber accident in Salt Lake City?” Yes, you do. For various reasons.
Reason #1: Determining fault is never easy, especially when you are up against a multi-billion-dollar company such as Uber or Lyft. Ridesharing giants and their insurance companies will go the extra mile to make sure that their drivers are not deemed at-fault for the crash that occurs while the driver’s ridesharing app was on.
Reason #2: Even if the evidence suggests otherwise, Uber and Lyft may attempt to escape liability by stalling personal injury claims, citing some unreasonable or non-existent policy disclaimers or limits, ignoring your phone calls, and many more. Without a skilled Lyft accident attorney by your side, proving the ridesharing company’s liability will seem like an uphill battle.
Reason #3: Just because you managed to file a personal injury claim citing Uber or Lyft’s liability to recover damages it does not necessarily mean that you will receive a fair compensation (or any compensation whatsoever). Victims of car accidents are often reluctant to wait long and are eager to accept any amount of money to pay for their medical treatment, loss of income, and many more. Insurance companies are aware of that better than anyone else, which is why they will most likely offer you a low-ball settlement offer that does not reflect the real extent of your injuries and damages. Your Salt Lake City Lyft accident lawyer, meanwhile, will make sure that the settlement offer is fair.
If you are not convinced, schedule a free consultation to talk to our lawyers at Jardine Law Offices P.C., P.C. Call our offices at 801-350-3506 today.