Texas Rideshare Accident Lawyer

Uber & Lyft Accidents Are On The Rise

The success of these companies, and the services they offer, has caused Texas roads to become inundated with commercial rideshare vehicles, and this has created new dangers for all drivers. Unlike the driver of a personal vehicle, a rideshare driver is compensated for each trip they complete. Since each trip earns the driver a new wage, they can often be tempted to take on dozens of trips per day resulting in the driver spending substantial amounts of time behind the wheel. The driver’s desire to generate income via long driving hours can easily lead to driver fatigue and inattentiveness during operation. Unfortunately, fatigue and driver inattentiveness are a recipe for disaster when applied to the operation of a motor vehicle. When this occurs the drivers, and the companies they represent, are placing profit over public safety. 

Fortunately, the Texas legislature recognized the commercial nature of these vehicles and enacted legislation to help protect victims injured by rideshare drivers and companies. This legislation requires all active rideshare vehicles to carry additional insurance. In Texas, rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft are required to carry insurance coverage when the rideshare driver is on the way to pick up a passenger or actively transporting a passenger. The mandatory insurance coverage provides added protection for victims injured by rideshare drivers and helps to ensure that all rideshare injury victims have a viable option in their pursuit of compensation for injuries caused by the driver.  

Contact Our Texas Rideshare Accident Lawyers Today

Rideshare injury cases are not the same as standard vehicle wreck cases. These companies are multinational organizations with deep pockets, a lot to lose, and an army of lawyers at their disposal. The rideshare company will team up with its insurance carrier to work against your recovery. In their fight against you, they will utilize every trick and tactic in the book to minimize your recovery.  At Buckley Patterson, PLLC, we take the fight to them! If you or a family member were injured following a rideshare wreck, call the experienced rideshare lawyers at Buckley Patterson, PLLC, to discuss your rights and potential claims. We understand the ripple effects that an injury can have on your life and the lives of your loved ones. Our Uber & Lyft accident attorneys have represented hundreds of victims throughout Texas, and we are here to help guide you through this difficult time. Don’t let the driver, rideshare company, insurance carrier, or their attorneys make you a victim again. Contact Buckley Patterson, PLLC, now for your free, confidential case evaluation today. Our Texas rideshare accident attorneys are available 24/7 to discuss your potential claims and help you, and your family, obtain the compensation you deserve!