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If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident in Statesboro, you may be dealing with serious physical injuries and financial losses that you didn’t expect. Our Statesboro, GA rideshare accident lawyer at Chattahoochee Injury Law has handled injury cases across Georgia for 13 years. We work on contingency, which means you pay nothing unless we recover for you. If you’ve been injured as a passenger, pedestrian, or another driver in a crash involving a rideshare vehicle, contact us for a free and confidential consultation.
Rideshare accident claims are not as straightforward as other types of vehicle collisions. This is because there is the added factor of a third-party rideshare company. There are multiple insurance policies to navigate, questions about which coverage applies at the moment of the crash, and companies with legal teams specifically trained to minimize payouts. You need someone who knows how these cases work so that you are not left with less than what you deserve.
Founding Attorney Benjamin Clary has been handling personal injury cases in Georgia since 2011. He understands how rideshare insurance policies are structured, how Georgia’s TNC laws affect your claim, and the strategies that adjusters use against claimants. When you hire Chattahoochee Injury Law, you’re working with a team that has seen these cases from every angle. As a personal injury lawyer in Statesboro, GA, Attorney Ben has built a track record across a wide range of injury cases throughout the region. You can depend on his focused experience to handle your case with success and proven results.
Ben Clary has been rated by Super Lawyers and holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating for ethical standards and legal ability, which is one of the highest ratings available in the legal profession. He earned his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, and uses both his education and achievements to show that he can bring effective results to any case he takes on.
Our firm has helped injured clients recover millions of dollars in compensation, including a $5,600,000 result in a commercial car accident case. Rideshare accident victims often face high medical expenses, lost income, and long recoveries. We pursue the full value of what you’ve lost. Rideshare companies or their insurance may try to get you to accept an offer that is less than the true value of your claim. That is why we recommend having Attorney Ben handle your case, so he can protect you from parties that don’t have your best interest at heart.
We handle rideshare accident cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that there are no upfront costs and no hourly charges. If we don’t recover compensation for you, you owe us nothing. There is no risk or obligation in simply meeting with us to learn more about how we can assist you.
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There are many variables and potential contributing factors for rideshare accidents. Our team knows that the circumstances can vary widely, and the insurance coverage that applies often depends on the specific situation at the time of the crash. We handle a range of rideshare accident claims in the Statesboro area and beyond.
Georgia has specific laws governing transportation network companies, the legal term for companies like Uber and Lyft. Understanding those rules matters when you’re pursuing a claim. Here are legal requirements for Georgia rideshare accidents that may be a factor or influence in your case.
Insurance coverage phases. Under O.C.G.A. § 33-1-24, Georgia requires rideshare companies to maintain different levels of insurance depending on what the driver was doing at the time of the crash. When a driver is logged into the app and available but hasn’t accepted a ride, coverage is $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident. Once a ride has been accepted and through the completion of the trip, that coverage increases to $1 million in liability coverage.
Comparative fault. Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. If you are found to be less than 50% at fault, you can still recover compensation, but your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance adjusters will often try to assign more fault to you than is the reality. That’s one of many reasons having legal representation makes a difference in the outcome and how much compensation you receive.
Statute of limitations. Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, most personal injury claims in Georgia must be filed within two years of the date of the accident. If victims let that timeframe go by, they could ultimately lose their right to recover. Two years may sound like a long time to take action, but it goes by faster than you think, particularly if you are focused on recovering from serious injuries and financial hardships.
TNC driver requirements. Georgia’s Transportation Network Company regulations require rideshare drivers to maintain digital identification and meet registration requirements. These records can be valuable in establishing facts about the trip and driver status at the time of a crash.
Rideshare accident victims may be entitled to recover multiple categories of damages depending on the circumstances of the crash and the severity of their injuries.
Economic damages represent actual financial losses. These include emergency room bills, hospitalization, surgeries, physical therapy, and any ongoing medical care you require. Lost wages are recoverable too, such as if your injuries kept you out of work for weeks or months and that income is part of what you lost. Future lost earning capacity is recoverable as well when injuries affect your ability to work long-term.
Non-economic damages are harder to put a number on but no less real. Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and disruption to your daily routine can all be compensated under Georgia law. These are often the largest component of a rideshare accident claim, particularly when injuries are serious or permanent. Property damage is another recoverable category, so if your vehicle was damaged in the crash, repair or replacement costs are part of your claim.
Punitive damages may be available in cases involving especially reckless conduct, such as a driver who was under the influence or exhibited a pattern of dangerous behavior. They’re not awarded in every case, but in the right circumstances, they can significantly increase what’s available monetarily for the victim.
Insurance companies try to settle quickly and for less than your claim is worth. Our job is to make sure that doesn’t happen. We document everything, including medical records, lost wages, professional opinions, and we fight for what you actually deserve.
If you’ve been hurt in a rideshare crash in Statesboro, don’t let insurance companies make you believe that your claim is worth less than what you deserve. We take rideshare accident cases on a contingency basis, which means there are no fees for you unless we win. At Chattahoochee Injury Law, Attorney Ben Clary offers free and confidential consultations, and responds promptly to every inquiry. Contact us today to get started.
