Houston Uber Accident Lawyers

The Haun Mena Uber accident lawyer team works for justice on behalf of people who are hurt in accidents involving Uber drivers.

Texas laws protect injured victims, but you must act to receive compensation. Our Uber accident lawyers accept cases in Houston and throughout Texas. Contact us for your consultation.

Uber Accident Lawsuit

If you are hurt in an accident involving an Uber driver, you may qualify to receive monetary compensation. You may deserve payment for:

  • Medical bills
  • Emergency care and ambulance services
  • Lost work and income
  • Pain and suffering
  • Property damage
  • Mental anguish
  • Disfigurement
  • Out of pocket expenses
  • Costs of surgery

Uber accident claims often involve multiple insurance companies. As a victim, you may qualify for Uber’s $1 million accident guarantee. However, with lots of people and various insurance policies involved, sorting out how to claim compensation can be complex. Our lawyers for Uber accidents are experienced professionals who know how to take care of all the details and work towards a fair result in your case.

How Our Uber Accident Law Firm Can Help

Let the Haun Mena Uber accident lawyers assist you with:

  • Gathering information and evidence
  • Reviewing police reports
  • Investigating legal fault
  • Identifying and documenting losses and their value
  • Explaining the legal process for Uber accident cases
  • Helping you understand your rights and options
  • Advocating on your behalf with the insurance companies, Uber representatives, and in formal legal proceedings

The Uber accident lawyers at Haun Mena offer complete legal services. We put our clients first. Whatever the situation in your case, our law firm is here to assist you with everything you need to get real results.

Best Uber Accident Lawyer Near Me

When you are looking for the best Uber accident lawyer near me, we invite you to consider the Haun Mena Uber accident lawyers. Our trial attorneys have experience in a wide variety of personal injury accident claims including car accidents involving driving apps.

At Haun Mena, you get partner-level representation from start to finish. We invite you to get to know us and see if we’re the best Uber accident lawyer for you.

Texas Uber Accident Laws

Rules for accidents involving Uber drivers are the same in Texas as they are for other types of car accidents. The party who is at fault for the accident should pay the victims for compensation. An Uber driver can be at fault for an accident. Another party may be at fault, too. Fault can also be shared.

Uber drivers work to earn income. They are legally obligated to exercise reasonable care and caution for a rideshare service driver. That means operating safely when using the app to accept a ride, while embarking and disembarking passengers and throughout the ride.

A party who may seek compensation for an Uber accident may be a:

  • Passenger in an Uber vehicle
  • Driver of another vehicle
  • Passenger in another vehicle
  • Pedestrian
  • Bicyclist
  • Person using public transportation like a city bus
  • An Uber driver

If an Uber driver is negligent, they are liable for the accident. A victim may claim compensation from any liable party.

Texas law requires Uber to cooperate in an accident investigation including providing login and ride information and a description of insurance coverage and exclusion.

What insurance do Uber drivers have in Texas?

Texas Insurance Code Title 10, Chapter 1954 creates insurance laws for Uber drivers in Texas. Insurance minimums available to cover an accident depend on the status of the driver at the time of the accident:

  • While logged in and available, but not giving a ride – $50,000 bodily injury per person, $100,000 bodily injury per accident, $25,000 property damage ( 1954.052)
  • During a ride – Up to $1 million in liability for death, bodily injury and property damage ( 1954.053)
  • While not logged into the app or giving a ride – The driver’s personal insurance applies
  • Drivers must have uninsured and underinsured coverage

If a driver fails to maintain the required insurance, Uber must cover compensation from the first dollar of the claim. (§ 1954.054)

Do Uber drivers have to follow traffic laws?

Uber drivers must follow traffic laws. They must exercise caution while accepting rides and assisting passengers.

Who is liable for an Uber accident?

Any party who causes an accident by acting negligently is liable for an Uber accident. Breaking a traffic law is usually negligence. A party may claim compensation if they are not more than 50% to blame for causing the accident.

Uber Eats Accidents

Car accident liability laws apply to Uber Eats drivers. Damages in the event of a crash may be covered under the $1 million accident guarantee.

If you have been hurt as a pedestrian or in another vehicle in an accident that involves an Uber Eats driver, you may claim compensation. The claim may go through personal insurance, Uber’s third-party liability coverage or other sources. Our Uber Eats accident lawyers can assist with your claim.

Uber Accident Claim FAQs

What happens when your Uber driver gets into an accident?

If your Uber driver gets into an accident, contact emergency services. Seek medical attention. Gather information from the Uber driver and other drivers and witnesses involved. Take photographs.

Report the accident to Uber and other insurance companies. Law enforcement may issue citations, and you may claim compensation if you qualify.

What if the Uber driver is not at fault?

If the Uber driver is not at fault, you first seek compensation from the at-fault party. If they do not have insurance, or if their insurance is insufficient, you may seek compensation through the Uber $1 million accident guarantee.

How do I get an Uber accident settlement?

To get an Uber accident settlement, report the accident to Uber. Provide information about your damages and the compensation you are claiming. If you do not agree to the settlement amount, you may file for arbitration or a formal legal proceeding.

What is the process for an Uber car accident claim?

If your Uber driver gets in an accident, they must provide you with their insurance information (§ 1954.056). They must also disclose whether they were logged in or engaged in a pre-arranged ride at the time of the accident. You may make claims through insurance of the responsible parties including with Uber.

With multiple insurance policies involved, the process can be complex. You ask for the compensation you are seeking, and engage in negotiation of the appropriate settlement.

Does Uber have an arbitration agreement?

The terms and conditions that you accept when you ask for an Uber ride may include an arbitration agreement. Arbitration is a formal legal proceeding. There are key differences between arbitration and a trial, and it may or may not be beneficial for you.

There have been instances where the courts have not upheld arbitration clauses for Uber claims. An experienced attorney can help you determine if an arbitration clause applies and how to approach it in your case.

How long does an Uber settlement take?

The timeline for an Uber settlement depends on its complexity. With minor injuries and damages, a claim may take several weeks. To learn more about the timeline of these cases, take the time to get in contact with the attorneys at Haun Mena today.

Hire an Uber Accident Lawyer

When you hire an Uber accident lawyer, you have an experienced professional to help you throughout your claim. Although Uber advertises its accident protections, it’s not always easy to get fair payment. You need to know what losses you qualify to claim and how to go about claiming them.

The insurance companies have lawyers who are there to defend against claims. With an Uber accident lawyer, you have a level playing field.

What is an Uber accident lawyer?

An Uber accident lawyer is a licensed attorney who represents you. They are trained in the legal procedures and strategies that make a claim successful. Their goal is to provide you with the insight, assistance and guidance to make your claim a success.

How much does an Uber accident lawyer cost?

At Haun Mena, we are dedicated to justice for our clients – so much so that we do not typically accept hourly fees. We assume all the risks. We can represent you on a contingency fee. That means there’s no risk for you, and we get paid only when your claim is successful. However, in some rare cases we do take hourly fees in certain disputes.

How do I hire an Uber accident lawyer?

To hire an Uber accident lawyer, start by having a conversation with our legal team. We want to get to know you and learn about your situation. Then, we explain how our representation works and how we can help. If you want to hire us, we put our agreement in writing. You can expect open communication throughout the case.

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Have you been in an Uber accident? Contact our Uber accident lawyers for your free consultation. Expect us to work personally to address your legal problem and work for the right result in your case.

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