Cartersville and NW Georgia: Uber and Lyft Car Accidents
Uber and Lyft Accident Liability in Cartersville and NW Georgia
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In many ways, determining responsibility for a rideshare accident that happened in Cartersville, Calhoun, Acworth or anywhere in NW Georgia is similar to any other accident. If the rideshare operator caused the crash they are responsible for injuries and damages. These accidents stand out due to an additional third party—the rideshare company.
Typically, someone injured by a motorist can pursue a claim against the at-fault driver’s employer if the driver was on the clock when they caused the accident. However, rideshare drivers are typically not considered employees of Uber or Lyft. Instead, these companies are a marketplace that connects drivers and riders.
Uber and Lyft provide the highest maximum insurance benefits in cases where a driver is transporting a paying passenger. In these cases, the rideshare companies offer up to $1 million in third-party liability coverage.
If you were in an accident while riding in a rideshare vehicle (or your car was in a crash with a rideshare driver who was carrying a passenger), you could pursue a claim through Uber or Lyft’s insurance company.
