Palm Beach County Rideshare Accident Attorney
Palm Beach County Rideshare Accident Attorney
Being Injured In A Rideshare Accident, Whether By A Rideshare Driver On The Clock, Or As A Passenger In A Rideshare Vehicle, Not Only Can Mean You Aren’t Driving Your Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Etc. It May Also Mean You Aren’t Working, And It May Be Costing You In Medical Bills, Lost Time, Plus The Pain You May Be Experiencing.
Shouldn’t Someone Pay Besides You?
We Know We’re Not The Only Injury Lawyers in Florida, And We Know That You May Be Searching For The Right Attorney To Help You. You’ve Probably Noticed They All Have Similar Sounding Names & Say The Same Things. So, Who Do You Call? How Many Have Worked For The Insurance Companies – Know Their Strategies And How To Counter Them? We Have. We’ve Taken Hundreds Of Injury Cases To Trial, Probably Just Like Yours. The Insurance Companies Know Us For Our Willingness To Go To Trial. You May Have Heard About Us From Our Reputation. Even If You Haven’t, Tell Us What Happened. See How We Can Get Your Life Back To As Normal As Possible.
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Why Choose Smith & Vanture for Your Rideshare Accident?
- Highly Reviewed & Rated – 5/5 Star Excellent rating on respected legal site AVVO. See some of our client reviews below.
- Accidents Don’t Wait for Business Hours – Neither do the right lawyers. We’re available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Decades of Recoveries – In our decades of experience, we’ve recovered Millions for our clients.
- FREE Case Evaluation – You owe us nothing unless we win your case. This way, you can focus on recovery, NOT the bill.
- Highly Responsive – When you call us, you get us.
- Fighting For You, In and Out of Court – Our goal is to settle in your favor, but Insurance companies know us for our willingness to take your case to trial.
- Extensive Trial Experience – We’ve tried Hundreds of cases, and with our prior experience representing Insurance companies, we know their strategies and how to fight back.
- Personalized Attention – We understand and respect that everyone’s needs are unique. We treat you with the attention you deserve.
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Should I Get A Lawyer for My Rideshare Accident?
Maybe you are the type of person who is hesitant to sue anyone. Still, you could be experiencing pain, suffering, and discomfort, dealing with piles of unexpected medical bills, time off work, and being confused about how to move forward. There are a lot of moving parts to an injury case, both legal and non-legal related. That’s what we’re here for, so you don’t have to deal with them.
Shouldn’t someone pay for what happened? Having a Rideshare Accident attorney is, unfortunately, a reality for ensuring you get the best representation for you and your case.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
Easy peasy experience with Heather. Very professional,efficient and delivered what she promised 👏I sat back and they took care of everything.If I should ever need an attorney in the future I will definitely use their services. I highly recommend this law firm.💯💯
I had a situation i needed to solve and it was a puzzle, until i spoke to Ms. Heather DiSalvo. Everything she promised was perfectly done. I felt very comfortable and secure having Ms Heather handling my case.
I am very pleased and i would recommend her services to anybody who needs it.
Thank you Ms. Heather.
I am very satisfied with the service and professionalism I received. Heather handled my case from start to finish and kept me informed along the way. I highly recommend Smith & Vanture and will use them again if needed.
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Brian and his assistant Dawn were very thorough and got my case settled in a few months. I highly recommend him. Thanks, Brian and Dawn.
-Steve
I could not have chosen better.
Brian Smith and the Law Firm of Smith and Vanture have been my go to attorney for a second time now. I first called on Brian because I knew of his reputation and I trusted in his ability to represent me and make sure I was taken care of. He treated me like a member of his team and always made himself available no matter what. I was so impressed with Brian Smith and everyone at his firm that when I needed to consult an attorney again, I had no hesitation in calling on him again. If anyone asks who I recommend, I can quickly and proudly respond by saying, “The Firm of Smith and Vanture”.
-Betty
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What to do if you’ve been injured in an accident:
- Report your accident to the appropriate authorities ASAP. Ensure Authorities are contacted and document the scene. Get medical treatment for any injuries you have sustained; don’t “shake it off.” Some injuries, like traumatic brain injuries or internal injuries, can have delayed symptoms. The sooner you can receive medical attention, the better for your health and your case.
- Collect as much information as possible. You or someone you trust should attempt to get information from any involved parties. Important information can be the names of all parties involved and any eyewitnesses. If you were in a car crash, get the other driver’s insurance information too.
- Take photographs. Photograph the scene, your injuries, the causing factors of the accident, and anything you think may be relevant. If you were injured on someone’s property due to a dangerous condition, take photos of the dangerous condition.
- Get copies of all relevant documents. This can include police reports, incident reports, medical documents, and communications with insurance companies.
The more information you have about your case, the stronger your claim will be. If you were injured due to another’s carelessness, contact our experienced Florida Rideshare Accident lawyers to learn more about filing a claim.
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What Are the Leading Causes of Uber, Lyft, and Rideshare Accidents in Palm Beach County?
A motor vehicle accident can happen for a multitude of reasons, ranging from human error to environmental factors. Here are some common examples of contributing factors:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Reckless driving
- Tailgating
- Drowsy driving
- Aggressive driving
- Poor road conditions
- Vehicle defects
- Failure to yield
- Inexperienced drivers
- Improper turns
- Failure to signal
- Driving on the wrong side of the road
- Sudden stops
- Inadequate following distance
- Uber/Lyft/rideshare accident
What If I Am Partially at Fault for My Accident?
Being partially at fault for your accident doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t have a Personal Injury Claim. When you call Smith & Vanture, we will diligently study the aspects of your accident and build your case for you.
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Components of a Rideshare Accident Case
You must prove that the other party caused your injury to have a successful personal injury claim. First, you must show that the other party owed you a duty of care and breached it. Florida defines duty of care as “ A person in control of a property using reasonable care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition for the protection of all persons whose presence is reasonably foreseeable.” This includes stopping at red lights. If a driver runs a red light, he or she has breached the duty of care. That breach put you and other motorists at risk.
Finally, you must prove that by breaching the duty of care, the other party caused your injuries. Using the previous example, you can prove causation if a driver runs a red light, hits your car, and breaks your leg. By running the red light, the driver caused an accident. The accident resulted in a broken leg. This is a straightforward example, but personal injury cases are generally much more complicated. That’s why hiring our Florida Vehicle Accident attorney is vital.
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About Uber, Lyft, and Rideshare Accidents in Florida
Recovering compensation for a ridesharing accident claim can be very complicated. Rideshare drivers are not operating their vehicles solely for their own benefit; therefore, liability is not always straightforward in Uber and Lyft crash cases. It can extend beyond the rideshare driver to include other drivers, the rideshare company, vehicle manufacturers, and even governmental entities responsible for road conditions.
If you want to seek compensation for damages resulting from a rideshare accident, you will need to identify the parties that are liable for your accident. Some parties that can be held liable for rideshare accidents include:
- The rideshare driver
- The driver of the other vehicle
- Pedestrians
- Cyclists
- Other motorists
- Government agencies
- Car or car part manufacturers
Examples of Rideshare Accident Liability
In Palm Beach County, liability for a ride-sharing accident depends on the circumstances surrounding the crash.
- You’re a passenger in the rideshare vehicle: The rideshare company’s insurance applies.
- You’re in the other car, and the accident occurs while the ride-share driver has passengers: The rideshare company’s insurance applies.
- You’re in the other vehicle, and the ride-share driver is en route to get passengers: The ride-share company’s gap insurance applies if it’s more than the driver’s individual coverage.
- The rideshare driver doesn’t have any passengers, and they’re not traveling to get passengers: The driver’s personal liability policy applies.
- Rules of comparative negligence apply.
If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, you may also be eligible to file a wrongful death claim against the party at fault and their insurance company.
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We welcome your questions and want to understand your situation to help you move forward and get the best representation for you or your loved one. Call our office at (561) 684-6330 with questions and a description of your situation to see if we can assist or to schedule a consultation. Or you may simply fill out the form above on this page. Your form will be directly emailed to our office, and you can expect a reply within one business day and often within hours of the same day. All information you share is confidential.
We welcome your questions and want to understand your situation to help you move forward and get the best representation for you or your loved one. Call our office at (561) 684-6330 with questions and a description of your situation to see if we can assist or to schedule a consultation. Or you may simply fill out the form above on this page. Your form will be directly emailed to our office, and you can expect a reply within one business day and often within hours of the same day. All information you share is confidential.