Ridesharing is a neat and interesting way to get around Santa Monica. People flying in to LAX get Uber rides to Santa Monica, and Uber is also popular among students and teachers at Santa Monica College, which has a dedicated Uber Zone on Pico Boulevard. Lux is the “luxury” option used by many locals to get around after hours.
As of early 2017, Uber options in Santa Monica include Uber POOL, UberX, UberXL, Select, Black, SUV, español, Assist, Wav and UberLUX.
While Uber is generally a neat and safe way of getting around SaMo, accidents will happen.
Do I need an Uber accident lawyer?
We have handled a variety of injuries here, and that includes accidents involving Uber vehicles.
If you were an Uber driver who was rear-ended, a passenger in an Uber vehicle hit due to a driver’s negligence, a pedestrian hit by an Uber vehicle, or in any other situation involving an Uber car, van or SUV, please feel free to contact us today for a free consultation.
A word on vehicle insurance
After an accident involving an Uber vehicle, one of the first questions on everyone’s mind is “which insurance company will be liable?”
If serious injuries are involved, we recommend you speak to us as soon as possible after the accident, prior to speaking to insurance adjusters whenever possible. Not every crash requires an attorney, but in many cases an experienced attorney for accidents involving Uber is needed to help you obtain the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries.
That said, Uber drivers are covered by Uber’s insurance when transporting passengers, but not covered when the Uber app is off. Passengers in Uber vehicles are covered under Uber’s insurance, too. Hit and run? Uber also has uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. In other cases, when a negligent driver rear-ends an Uber vehicle, that party will be responsible.
Caring. Responsive. Legal Experts. That’s who we are, and we’re here to help. Schedule your free consultation today and let us handle the legal stress so you can focus on healing.
