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As the popularity of rideshare apps grows, so do the number of rideshare drivers. While Virginia requires that all rideshare drivers be given comprehensive background checks before being hired, that doesn’t mean every rideshare driver will operate a vehicle responsibly.
We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys know all too well the damages that distracted or reckless rideshare drivers can cause. If you or a loved one have been injured in a rideshare accident (either as a passenger, pedestrian, or in another vehicle), you deserve justice and compensation. Contact our Virginia rideshare accident lawyers today and see why we’re the right law firm to handle your case.
It can be difficult to know whose insurance should pay for what in a rideshare accident. Generally speaking, all rideshare drivers are required to have auto insurance. Uber and Lyft also provide an insurance policy for their drivers. However, the amount of compensation offered to an injured person changes depending on certain circumstances:
Liability is difficult to determine without knowing the facts of the case. Every claim is different, so no one answer can apply to all. However, both the driver and the company can be held liable for an accident, depending on the circumstances. If the rideshare driver was negligent, such as if they were looking at their cellphone or were inebriated or speeding, they would be liable for the damages they caused. If the company was negligent in how they hired the driver, perhaps by not giving a proper background check or by allowing a known repeat offender to continue to drive, then they may be held liable.
Virginia cares about the safety of its citizens and those who visit here. Rideshare companies are not always held to the same standard as similar services such as taxis. However, laws have started to pass in the last few years to change that, especially in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Rideshare companies that operate in the Commonwealth must:
If a rideshare does not meet these basic standards in Virginia, they can be considered negligent and even liable in an accident involving one of their drivers.
Rideshare accidents are like most other car accidents. Meaning, they are traumatizing and can leave you severely injured. The most common injuries in vehicle accidents are:
If you’ve been involved in a Virginia rideshare accident, you’re likely feeling stressed and frightened. Filing a personal injury claim may be the last thing on your mind. We understand that. But injuries like the ones listed above can mean high medical bills, extensive treatment to include physical therapy, lost wages, pain and suffering, and psychological trauma. You can’t turn back the clock and prevent the accident from happening, but you certainly shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s negligence and poor decisions.
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If you or a loved one has been injured in a rideshare accident, call us at (804) 413-6777 for a free consultation with a Virginia car accident lawyer. We want to fight for you. Contact us today so that we can put a plan into action.