Miami Uber Accident Lawyer

Millions of riders use Uber every day, and many do so in Miami, FL, daily. It’s an accessible and convenient way to travel for many, and it can be the safest travel option in some situations. However, Ubers, like all vehicles, can end up in car accidents and cause serious injuries to passengers, drivers, and bystanders.

You may be able to recover compensation from an at-fault Uber driver if you can prove they were negligent and caused your injuries. Uber claims can be complex, given that the driver may have been working or the company itself may be responsible.

Our experienced Miami Uber accident lawyers at Payer Law Personal Injury Lawyers can help. We understand the intricacies of Uber accident claims in Miami, Florida, and will handle any obstacles that arise in your case. Contact our office today by calling (407) 648-1510 to schedule a free consultation with one of our Miami Uber accident attorneys. 

How Payer Law Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Uber Accident in Miami, FL

How Payer Law Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Uber Accident in Miami, FL

Our Miami personal injury lawyers will put their 28 years of collective legal experience to work on your behalf. We’ve helped our clients recover over $100 million and will help you recover maximum compensation, too. 

When we take your case, you can trust that we’ll do everything we can to recover compensation for your injuries. 

Our Miami personal injury attorneys will:

  • Listen to your story
  • Investigate the accident and your injuries
  • Collect evidence to support your claims
  • Identify the at-fault party and any causation issues
  • Calculate your damages
  • Hire expert witnesses, if needed
  • Contact the insurance company for you
  • Negotiate a settlement on your behalf
  • Relentlessly fight your case in court if a lawsuit is filed

Contact our office in Miami, FL, to discuss how one of our Miami Uber accident attorneys can help you. Your initial consultation is free.

How Common Are Uber Accidents in Miami, FL?

Uber reported that their drivers’ accident rate was half of the national average from 2017 to 2020. This statistic may be comforting, but it still means that thousands of Uber drivers are involved in accidents each year. Uber reported that 101 fatalities had occurred in accidents involving Uber drivers in 2019 and 2020. 

According to Make Roads Safe, in 2021, Miami-Dade County had over 62,000 traffic accidents, and the city of Miami had over 22,000. 

What Is My Uber Accident Case Worth?

It’s nearly impossible to estimate the value of your Uber accident case without reviewing the evidence and considering several factors, including:

  • The extent of your injuries
  • The future impacts of your injuries
  • The value of your other damages
  • Whether you share in the blame for the accident
  • The insurance policy limits
  • Whether the Uber driver was working at the time of the accident

Our dedicated Miami Uber accident lawyers will review these factors in your case and calculate the likely value of your case.

Can I Recover Compensation if I’m Being Blamed for an Uber Accident?

Florida has a modified comparative negligence law that allows you to recover damages if you were 50% or less to blame for the Uber accident, though your damages will be reduced in proportion to your degree of fault. 

If you are 51% or more at fault, you won’t be able to recover compensation.

What Kinds of Damages Are Available to Uber Accident Victims?

Uber accident victims can recover compensatory damages, which are meant to compensate accident victims for the injuries and losses that they’ve suffered. Compensatory damages fall into one of two categories: economic or non-economic damages. 

Economic Damages

You may be most familiar with economic damages. They are the tangible financial consequences of the accident or your injuries. 

Economic damages include:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages
  • Decreased future earnings
  • Property damage
  • Transportation costs
  • Out-of-pocket expenses

Economic damages are often straightforward to calculate and prove because they are based on discrete transactions with receipts and other documentation. However, challenges may arise, especially regarding future medical expenses and decreased earnings.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages are intangible, and you may be less familiar with them. 

Non-economic damages include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of companionship or loss of consortium
  • Scarring
  • Disfigurement
  • Decreased quality of life

Non-economic damages are not as straightforward to calculate as economic damages because, usually, they aren’t based on specific transactions. Instead, they relate to a victim’s subjective experience.

Our Miami Uber accident lawyers will assess all your compensatory damages.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire an Uber Accident Lawyer?

Uber accident lawyers, like the majority of personal injury lawyers, work for a contingency fee. A contingency fee is collected only if the attorney recovers compensation for their client. That means your attorney doesn’t get paid unless you do. It also means you don’t have to pay any legal fees upfront, which can be especially beneficial to accident victims who are already reeling from unexpected costs.

A contingency fee is generally calculated as a percentage of your compensation and is often between 33% to 40%. This may seem high, but contingency fees balance a victim’s interest in recovering compensation with the risk an attorney takes in representing a client when they may ultimately get paid nothing.

Notably, there are other costs associated with personal injury cases that you may also be responsible for. These include filing costs and expert witness fees. Your attorney may pay these on your behalf and reimburse themselves from your verdict or settlement award. Be sure to discuss these costs with your attorney. 

We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Uber Accident Injuries

If you were involved in an Uber accident, you may have suffered any of these injuries:

  • Broken bones
  • Lacerations
  • Burns
  • Road rash
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Nerve damage
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Whiplash and other neck injuries
  • Head injuries
  • Soft-tissue injuries

We have the experience and dedication to fight for compensation for all of your Uber-accident-related injuries. Contact our office today to discuss the next steps in your case.

What Causes Most Uber Accidents in Miami, FL?

Distracted driving continues to be the leading cause of car accidents, and this applies to Uber accidents, too. In fact, because Uber drivers schedule and accept rides on their phones, they could have a greater temptation to look at their phones while driving. 

There are other common causes of car and Uber accidents, including the following: 

  • Aggressive driving
  • Failure to obey traffic signs and symbols
  • Failure to yield
  • Improper lane change
  • Speeding
  • Driving under the influence
  • Driving while tired

Other common causes that do not relate to driver error include defective parts, poor road conditions, and extreme weather.

How Do I Prove Negligence After an Uber Accident in Florida?

If your case goes to court, you must prove that the opposing party was negligent in order to recover compensation. To act negligently means to act unreasonably under the circumstances. 

To prove negligence, you must prove these four elements:

  • The defendant owed you a duty of care. A duty of care is a requirement to act with a certain level of care and concern for the safety of others. Usually, one has a duty to act the way a reasonably prudent person would in the same situation.
  • The defendant breached the duty of care. To show the defendant breached the duty of care, you will likely need to show that they acted unreasonably or worse.
  • You suffered damages. You must show you suffered injuries and other harm that the court can order compensation for. 
  • The defendant’s actions caused your damages. You must show the defendant’s offending conduct was the direct and proximate cause of your damages.

You must prove each of these elements by a preponderance of the evidence. 

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After an Uber Accident in Florida?

A statute of limitations is a law that defines the time limit for filing a lawsuit. Florida’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases, including Uber accidents, says cases must be filed within two years of the accident. After this deadline passes, unless a rare exception applies, your case will likely be dismissed as outside the statutory time period.

Many personal injury cases will settle before you file a lawsuit. However, if you’re unable to reach a fair settlement with the insurance company, a lawsuit may be your option. Also, even when a lawsuit is filed, many cases are settled before going to trial. 

Our Miami Uber accident attorneys will accurately calculate your filing deadline, fight for a fair settlement, and file a lawsuit on time if necessary. 

Contact Our Miami Uber Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation

If a negligent Uber driver injured you in Miami, FL, you could recover compensation for your injuries through a personal injury claim. Accidents involving Ubers can be more complex than ordinary car accident claims. Our Miami Uber accident lawyers will help you through the process.

Contact Payer Law Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation with one of our dedicated Miami Uber accident attorneys. You can contact us online or at (407) 794-3904.