The Wall Street Journal has reported that a few years ago, Uber had more than 160,000 drivers in the United States and that number was growing by approximately 50,000 drivers a month throughout the world.It’s important that before you talk to the South Carolina Uber driver’s insurance company, you speak with a South Carolina Uber car accident lawyer before giving a statement to the Uber driver’s insurance company or accepting any settlement offer. It’s very likely that the amount of the settlement offer will be far less than you or your loved one deserves for their injuries.
Shared Fault in a South Carolina Uber Car Accident
In some South Carolina car accidents, there may be more than one factor that contributed to the car accident. If that is the case, the South Carolina court will review the facts and assign a percentage of fault to each negligent driver. The amount of fault that will be assigned depends on how negligent each driver was in your South Carolina Uber car accident.
If you or a loved one were a passenger in an Uber vehicle that was involved in a South Carolina car accident, then all you need is to be compensated for your damages and injuries, regardless of who was at fault for your injuries and damages. However, this may not always be easy, as the insurance companies involved are trying to resolve your case with as little money paid out as possible.
Even though you would like everything to go smoothly, it’s very likely that you will have to retain the services of a South Carolina Uber car accident lawyer to initiate legal action in order to receive all the compensation you are entitled to.
Receiving Compensation for a South Carolina Uber Accident
In many cases, your injuries from your South Carolina Uber car accident may be minor and your property damage minimal. However, sometimes your injuries may be more severe such as a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or injuries that may require surgery and/or extensive rehabilitation.
The person responsible for your South Carolina Uber car accident is required to pay for all your expenses associated with your injuries. Again, legal action may be necessary in order for you to obtain all the compensation you deserve. South Carolina law limits the amount of time you have to file a personal injury claim, which is three years from the date the injury was incurred.
Pracht Injury Lawyers has extensive experience handling Uber car accident cases. We have the knowledge, experience, and skill to ensure that you and/or your loved one receive the maximum possible compensation. Our office is located in Anderson, South Carolina, and we have handled cases in Greenville, Seneca, Greenwood, Clemson, Laurens, Charleston, Spartanburg, Columbia, Aiken, Abbeville, Newberry, Easley, Orangeburg, and throughout South Carolina. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation initial consultation.
