What To Do If You’re In An Uber Car Accident

Over the past several years, Uber and other rideshare services have exploded in popularity in South Carolina. While Uber is a convenient way to travel, it can be confusing to figure out what to do if your Uber driver causes an accident and you get hurt.

Like all car accidents, compensation for any injuries usually comes through the at-fault driver’s insurance company. But with Uber accidents, liability issues become more complicated. Whose insurance applies — your driver’s, or Uber’s? Stewart Law Offices can answer your questions and help you pursue compensation after an Uber accident in South Carolina.

Our law firm provides compassionate and comprehensive legal services to accident victims in both Carolinas. We have the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to build solid claims for compensation for Uber accident victims. You won’t feel alone with Stewart Law Offices by your side.

To learn more, call or contact us today to arrange a free consultation.

Uber’s Insurance Policy For Passengers

Uber requires all of its drivers to carry their own auto insurance. The company also has its own insurance policy in case an Uber driver is at fault for a crash. Determining which policy kicks in depends on the driver’s status at the time of the Uber accident.

Not logged in: If the driver is not logged into the Uber app at the time of the crash, his/her own car insurance is responsible for covering any injuries, up to the policy limits. In South Carolina, the minimum required liability coverage is $25,000 per person for bodily injury and $50,000 for all persons involved in one accident.

Logged on, waiting for fare: Uber drivers who are logged into the app and waiting for a rider can receive partial coverage from Uber’s insurance policy if a crash occurs. In these cases, Uber provides up to $50,000 for injuries, but only pays what the driver’s personal auto insurance won’t cover.

Transporting a passenger or matched with a rider: In these circumstances, Uber’s $1 million liability insurance policy pays for any injuries if the Uber driver is at fault.

Protecting Yourself After An Uber Accident

The moments after an Uber crash can be disorienting. If you’re able, there are several things you can do to protect your legal rights.

• Check for injuries: If anyone is hurt, call for emergency help right away.
• Seek medical treatment: Even if you don’t feel hurt, it’s important to get checked by a doctor. Some injuries aren’t immediately apparent. Getting timely medical care will strengthen your Uber accident claim by showing that you did everything possible to minimize the severity of your injuries.
• Gather evidence: Take photos of the accident scene and your injuries. Include a screenshot of the Uber app to show the details of your ride. You should also obtain the insurance information of everyone involved, as well contact information for any witnesses.
• Report the accident to Uber: This can be done in the app or by phone.

Contact Stewart Law Offices For Help With Your Uber Accident Claim

If you’ve been hurt in an Uber accident, the last thing you need to worry about is haggling with insurance companies over whose coverage will pay for your injuries. That’s when the South Carolina Uber accident attorneys at Stewart Law Offices can help. Our experienced lawyers can handle all negotiations with the insurance company for you. That leaves you free to focus on the most important priority — getting healthy again.

Having legal representation is especially important if you’re in an Uber accident involving multiple parties, such as other cars, bicyclists, or pedestrians. In those cases, fault may need to be split among all negligent parties. That could mean fighting several different insurance companies to get full and fair compensation. Our Uber accident lawyers can help identify all liable parties and work to obtain maximum compensation from all possible sources.

Contact us today to arrange your free consultation. There’s no obligation.

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Stewart Law Offices Highlights Polar Plunge South Carolina

Stewart Law Offices is diving into a fun and vital initiative in February — Polar Plunge South Carolina, the largest overall fundraising event for the Special Olympics.

Stewart’s legal team joins other Polar Plunge participants to dip their toes, hop in the cold waters of Lake Murray, or plunge into waters at other aquatic locations around the state to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Special Olympics South Carolina provides athletic training and Olympic-style sporting activities for both adults and children with intellectual disabilities, promoting both physical fitness and fostering friendships throughout the state. More than 30,000 athletes participate in the Special Olympics in South Carolina every year.

“The Special Olympics and Stewart Law Offices share the common belief that everyone — regardless of ability, health, or location — deserves the same opportunities for inclusion in the community,” says personal injury attorney Brent Stewart, the law firm’s founder. “We’re proud to support an organization that that celebrates diversity and wellbeing for all.”

Throughout 2020, Stewart Law Offices will be supporting charitable organizations that make a difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the Carolinas. Each month, the firm will highlight the groups online and urge others to donate time, money, or whatever they can to these important causes.

“There’s always an opportunity to help,” says Stewart. “Every little bit counts. When we work together, we make our communities a better place to live.”

Interested in participating in the Polar Plunge? There’s still time to do it! Here are the locations for upcoming South Carolina events:

• Feb. 29: Lake Wateree State Park, Winnsboro
• Feb. 29: Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville

You can also ask your friends, family members, and employers to participate by donating money or sponsoring the Polar Plunge.

About Stewart Law Offices

For decades, Stewart Law Offices has been providing experienced and compassionate legal services to accident victims and their families in South Carolina and North Carolina. The firm’s core practice areas include personal injury, workers’ compensation, car accidents, truck accidents, boating accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, dog bite and slip and fall cases.  

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Stewart Law Offices Celebrates Its 25th Year Of Business Serving The Community

Community involvement has been a tradition at Stewart Law Offices. To celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2020, the law firm is dedicating each month this year to highlight different charities and organizations in the community. Their goal is to bring more awareness and inspire others to join them in supporting and building better communities across North and South Carolina.

Since being founded in 1995, Stewart Law Offices has dedicated its professional efforts towards helping injured people. But effective representation doesn’t happen without compassion and caring of those in need — and that caring extends far beyond office doors and courtrooms. It flows into the communities they serve. Supporting the community makes everyone involved stronger.

Everyone has an opportunity to be a good citizen. It can start with something as simple as picking up litter on the sidewalk or volunteering time at the local animal shelter. It all adds up.

Expressing gratitude is another way to spotlight the community’s finest. That’s what motivated Stewart Law Offices to launch its annual Teacher Appreciation Awards, which honors teachers throughout North and South Carolina for their hard work and dedication. It’s just one of the firm’s initiatives that will continue in 2020.

Stewart Law Offices knows that 25 years in business would not have been possible without earning the community’s trust. Paying it forward is an honor and responsibility that the entire team at Stewart Law Offices doesn’t take lightly. Stay tuned to learn more about who the firm is highlighting each month.

If you are interested in ways to help or get involved, please contact us for more details.

Check out our Community Giving Back page for more information.

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