Bedford Uber Accident Lawyer

How Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers Helps After an Uber Accident in Bedford

A Bedford Uber accident lawyer sorts out which insurance policy applies, who was at fault, and what your claim is worth, so you can focus on getting better. Uber crashes often involve the rideshare driver, the driver’s personal insurer, Uber’s commercial insurer, and sometimes another motorist. Each will try to shift the bill to someone else.

When you hire us, we:

• Establish the driver’s app status at the time of the crash
• Request trip data, driver records, and the police report
• Identify every insurance policy that could pay, including your own PIP and uninsured motorist coverage
• Document your medical care, lost income, and other losses
• Negotiate with each insurer and push back on lowball offers
• File suit in Tarrant County if a fair settlement isn’t offered

Our Bedford personal injury attorneys work from our office on Plaza Parkway and handle rideshare claims for passengers, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians across Bedford, Hurst, and Euless.

How Does Uber’s Insurance Work in Texas?

The insurance available after an Uber crash depends on what the driver was doing in the app. Texas regulates rideshare companies as transportation network companies under Chapter 1954 of the Texas Insurance Code, which sets minimum coverage for each stage of a driver’s time on the app.

• Logged out of the app. Uber’s insurance usually doesn’t apply. The driver’s own auto policy is the main source of coverage, as in any other car accident.
• Logged in and waiting for a request. A lower level of contingent liability coverage is required for this period, which applies when the driver’s personal policy does not.
• Ride accepted, en route, or carrying a passenger. A much larger commercial liability policy is required from the moment the driver accepts a request until the passenger gets out.

Personal auto insurers often exclude coverage when a driver is working for a rideshare company, so disputes between insurers are common. We gather the trip data that settles which stage applied.

What Should I Do After an Uber Accident in Bedford?

Your first steps protect both your health and your claim:

1. Call 911 and get a police report. Bedford police or the responding agency will document the scene.
2. Get medical care the same day, even if you feel fine. Some injuries show up hours later.
3. Screenshot the trip. Save the ride receipt, the driver’s name, and the vehicle details from the app. Report the crash through the app as well.
4. Collect evidence. Photograph the vehicles, the intersection, and your injuries. Get witness names and numbers.
5. Don’t give a recorded statement to any insurer before talking to a lawyer.

Who Is Liable for an Uber Accident in Texas?

The person whose carelessness caused the crash is responsible, and that may not be the Uber driver. Liable parties can include:

• The Uber driver, if they were distracted, speeding, fatigued, or impaired
• Another motorist who ran a light, failed to yield, or drove drunk
• A vehicle or parts manufacturer, if a defect contributed
• A government entity, if a dangerous road condition played a part

Rideshare drivers spend a lot of time looking at their phones for directions and new requests, which adds to the risk of distracted driving. We investigate to find every party who shares liability.

How Do I Prove Fault After an Uber Accident?

You prove fault by showing negligence: the other party owed you a duty of care, breached it, and caused your injuries and losses. In Uber cases, useful evidence includes app trip data, phone records, dashcam and traffic camera footage, police reports, witness statements, and vehicle damage.

What if I’m blamed for the crash? Texas uses modified comparative fault. If you are 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. Passengers are rarely at fault, but drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians often face this argument.

What Is My Bedford Uber Accident Case Worth?

The value of an Uber accident claim depends on your injuries, your losses, and how much insurance is available. We look at:

• The severity of your injuries and whether they are permanent
• Medical bills so far and future care your doctors expect
• Lost wages and any loss of earning capacity
• Pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
• Property damage
• Your share of fault, if any
• The policies that apply based on the driver’s app status

Economic damages cover measurable losses like medical expenses and lost income. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering and reduced quality of life. If a family member died, our Bedford wrongful death lawyer page explains the claims Texas allows.

Common Injuries in Uber Accidents

Uber passengers often ride in the back seat, sometimes without a seat belt, and can be thrown forward in a collision. Injuries we see include:

• Broken bones
• Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
• Back and spinal cord injuries
• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Nerve damage
• Internal injuries
• Catastrophic injuries

How Long Do I Have to File an Uber Accident Lawsuit in Texas?

You generally have two years from the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas. If a city vehicle or road condition was involved, a shorter notice deadline can apply. App data and camera footage can be lost over time, so contact a lawyer early.

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