Rideshare, Lyft And Uber Accident Lawyer In Florida

Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, PA.

Have you been injured in a rideshare vehicle accident? You need an Uber accident lawyer from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. We help victims injured in automobile accidents involving drivers and passengers of Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services.  

Rideshare Car Accident in Florida

Every day thousands of people in Florida use rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft. Accidents happen, and it is vital to protect your rights with the assistance of a rideshare accident attorney from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne. If you have been injured in an Uber, Lyft or other rideshare accident as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, you  need a law firm that will represent you and advocate for your full financial recovery in the State of Florida. Please contact us before you speak with an insurance adjuster.

The Florida “Uber/Lyft Bill” Impacting Your Claims

In 2017, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law what is informally known as the “Uber/Lyft Bill”. Florida Statute 627.748 establishes a regulatory framework for the operation of transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft in the State of Florida.

The law sets, among other things, minimum insurance levels for death and bodily injury per person ($50,000), death and bodily injury per accident ($100,000), and property damage ($25,000).

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Uber And Lyft Auto Insurance Coverage

Uber and Lyft maintain insurance in case of a covered accident. Uber has auto insurance coverage in the case of an accident en route to pick up riders and during trips as follows:

  • $1,000,000 third-party liability
  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury and/or first-party injury insurance
  • Contingent comprehensive and collision up to the actual cash value of the car with a $2,500 deductible.

Lyft holds the following insurance as coverage when the app is on, and drivers are en route to pick up passengers or during rides:

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  • At least $1,000,000 for third-party auto liability
  • First party coverages, which may include uninsured motorist coverage, underinsured motorist coverage, PIP, MedPay, and/or Occupational Accident coverage
  • Lyft maintains contingent comprehensive & collision coverage up to the actual cash value of the car ($2,500 deductible) if a driver obtains comprehensive and collision coverage on their personal auto policy.

It is always advisable to check with a Lyft accident attorney from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne before speaking to any insurance company.

Reasons You Need An Experienced Uber Accident Attorney

Your rights must be protected after a Lyft, Uber, or other rideshare accident. An Uber accident attorney from Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. can help you recover damages for your accident, and to do so, we source detailed information that could support your claim. It includes the results of an investigation of the accident scene, a copy of the police report, data from Uber or Lyft, and more. As a law firm with a substantial track record of securing excellent results for accident victims in Florida, we will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf so you can get the compensation you deserve. Are you concerned about costs? We charge no fees or costs unless we win or settle your injury case.

Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. is a local law firm with big firm experience and abilities, serving clients in Florida. Have you used a ridesharing service and there was an accident? If you were injured and need a Lyft accident attorney or Uber accident lawyer, contact us today. 

Our Overview

For more than 40 years, we have been protecting South Florida families with trusted personal injury representation. Our practice is focused on serious injury as well as wrongful death which arises from severe accidents as well as medical negligence. We look forward to helping you and your loved ones get the justice you deserve.

The attorneys of Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne, P.A. are committed to providing you with trusted personal injury representation. We are based out of Jupiter, FL and representing Florida including Royal Palm Beach, FLStuart, FL, and the nearby areas.

We are committed to holding negligent parties accountable for harm they cause.