Can I Sue Uber for Emotional Distress?

Suing Uber for emotional distress could be an option for you, but you must show how you have been harmed and link that harm to the Uber driver’s negligence. However, Uber insulates itself from direct liability in several ways, including its insurance coverage policies. Uber accident survivors and those affected by collisions may secure compensation through insurance claims, but coverage depends on the driver’s status in the app at the time of the accident. 

A Maryland car accident lawyer will help you evaluate your options. They will consider the details of your collision, fault for the crash, what policies may cover your losses, and other relevant factors. Together, you and your attorney will determine how to proceed, and your lawyer will lead the fight for compensation on your behalf.

Proving Negligence Is the Foundation of Any Claim Against Uber

To get fair compensation for your emotional distress from anyone, you generally need to prove that another party’s negligence caused your injuries. Our attorneys may find that negligent parties in your rideshare accident case include the following:

• Rideshare drivers can be vulnerable to distraction, fatigue, annoyance, the urge to drive aggressively, and other hazards that lead to human-caused traffic accidents
• Non-rideshare drivers might be responsible for your emotional distress and other damages if they hit the Uber you were in
• Uber and other ridesharing companies’ negligence can include failing to vet drivers or to terminate dangerous drivers, ensuring the proper individual is using the Uber account, training the drivers in Uber’s expectations and protocols, and monitoring drivers’ activity while contracting for the ridesharing company

Municipalities that fail to provide safe driving conditions, pedestrians who carelessly enter the roadway, reckless cyclists, and many others can also cause Uber collisions. Your Maryland rideshare crash lawyer will investigate your crash, identify liable parties, and determine if you should sue Uber or any others for emotional distress and other damages. 

When Can Someone Sue Uber or Another Liable Party?

Uber maintains considerable insurance to cover its contractors. This coverage may include up to $1 million in third-party liability when the Uber driver is engaged in pickup or drop-off. That said, coverage varies based on what the rideshare driver was doing at the time of the crash.

Compensation for rideshare accident survivors can include the following options:

• Submitting a claim with the at-fault party’s insurer if they were not on the app at the time of the accident
• Filing a claim with Uber’s insurance provider if the driver was on the app at the time of the accident 
• Suing a party other than Uber if the at-fault party was someone other than Uber 

One of our Maryland rideshare collision lawyers will make a personalized plan for you. We will weigh all possible options, identify the course that best serves your interests, and explain to you precisely why it’s the recommended strategy.

Emotional Distress May Be Just One of Several Recoverable Damages You Seek Compensation For

As we determine who should pay for your emotional distress after a rideshare collision, we expect to find that emotional distress is not the only harm you’ve suffered. Our Maryland auto accident lawyers have over ten years of legal experience representing accident survivors. We can confidently tell you that survivors often face:

• Medical expenses they are not prepared for and should not have to pay if someone else caused the collision
• Pain and suffering, which may include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), physical pain, diminished quality of life, anxiety, depression, scarring and other types of disfigurement, and yes, emotional distress
• Lost income and other professional damages, which generally contribute to financial insecurity and anxiety
• The cost of repairing or replacing their vehicle, which can also add stress
• The cost of temporary transportation, which can, ironically, include the cost of Uber rides

Attorneys use a forward-looking perspective when valuing clients’ damages. We are not interested in you getting a quick, easy settlement. We fight for your solid financial future.

A Lawyer Can Make Complicated Uber Claims Simple for You, Here’s How

From the moment you form a relationship with our firm, we strive to improve your life. Some of those improvements are directly related to your health, as we:

• Have a team of medical professionals ready to assist you
• Get our clients healthcare regardless of their insurance status
• Take the red tape out of post-accident treatment
• Provide constant communication via a unique text number to each client

You will be in capable, compassionate hands with us. The same will be true of your case, which will be our priority. Our primary way of helping Uber accident victims is to handle the entirety of their cases for them. Whether you are pursuing claims against Uber or anyone else, our team will enable you to focus on recovery by:

• Securing evidence proving who caused the accident
• Tracing the line of liability from the at-fault party to any insurer or other party who must pay for your damages
• Documenting your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other recoverable damages
• Presenting detailed, firm settlement demands to all liable parties
• Countering any bad-faith tactics, lowball settlement offers, and pushback to our settlement demands
• File your lawsuit before the three-year statute of limitations expires
• Fighting for you at trial if we need to

In Uber accident cases, it’s often one person’s word against another’s. We are not daunted when at-fault parties, insurers, or liable parties (possibly including Uber) refute our client’s account of events. We will let the evidence, witness statements, and expert testimony tell the story.

Call Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers Today for Your Free Consultation About Suing Uber for Emotional Distress

Suing Uber or succeeding in an insurance claim after a rideshare accident is not to be taken lightly. Our Maryland Uber accident lawyers always expect liable parties to fight, but we are determined to get you From Hurt to Help®. 

We have been named to Super Lawyers, have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and our client testimonials show our commitment to those we represent. Call Adam Smallow today for your free consultation.