When an Uber or Lyft driver causes an injury accident, our Uber & Lyft accident lawyer can help you navigate the claims process and recover the money you need to pay for your medical care and other losses.
Our car accident lawyer at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown has over 30 years of experience handling cases for injured victims of Uber/Lyft/rideshare accidents in Selma. Our team can help you get the money you deserve based on the facts of your case.
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“Crash survivors frequently report anxiety, sleep disturbances, and difficulty driving in the weeks following a collision. When these symptoms go unaddressed, they can compound the physical impact of the injury.”
(NIH and APA findings on post-collision psychological effects)
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we work to empower every client with the knowledge they need to make good decisions. We believe this is the key to helping them recover financially and getting the money they deserve from these complex cases.
Attorney Dwayne Brown handles only a limited number of cases at a time. Our team works to develop a personal relationship with each client, learning what happened and how their accident and injuries affect them. When you hire us, we will work as a team to determine your goals and best interests.
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We will provide regular updates and answer your questions when you have them while guiding you through the Uber/Lyft/rideshare collision claims process in Selma and seeking compensation for you. We have recovered $100 million+ for our clients, including both settlements and verdicts.
Confidential $1 million policy-limits settlement recovered for the family of a father killed in Alabama when a commercial driver failed to yield, causing a fatal underride collision and fire.
Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown successfully represented a driver who was injured when an emergency vehicle negligently impeded oncoming traffic resulting in a vehicle collision.
The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown successfully represented a client who sustained several broken bones due to a car accident that occurred in Fulton County, Georgia.
We work on a contingency fee basis. You will never need to pay upfront for our services. Our attorney is paid from the money our team recovers for you. You do not pay unless you win.
Alabama law allows crash victims to hold the at-fault driver accountable for their medical care and other damages. This generally occurs by filing a claim based on their auto insurance policy. However, you must have strong evidence to show they caused the collision to recover compensation.
To this end, we investigate the cause of a Uber/Lyft/rideshare crash in Selma and could discover the driver was:
Sometimes, we discover a rideshare driver was not at fault. Another motorist could have caused the crash or other factors could have been involved. You can trust us to get to the bottom of what happened and hold the liable parties accountable.
Victims of rideshare accidents could be paying riders, occupants of another vehicle, or even pedestrians hit by the Uber or Lyft driver. What the victim is doing at the time of the accident is not as important as what the rideshare driver is doing.
Both Uber and Lyft provide insurance policies to cover injuries caused by their drivers, but these policies only cover certain parts of the rideshare process. This all depends on the driver’s status on the app when the crash occurs.
Based on this, accident victims in Selma may need to file claims against the Uber/Lyft/rideshare company, the driver’s insurance, or both. We will help you identify your options and take the steps to file the claim.
Our personal injury lawyer identifies the expenses and losses clients incur and pursues the money they need to cover the costs. Some commonly recovered damages for those hurt in an Uber/Lyft/rideshare wreck in Selma include:
Our attorney knows that proving the Uber/Lyft/rideshare driver was 100 percent at fault is critical after a Selma collision. If more than one person is at fault, these cases can become extremely complex. If you contributed to the crash in any way, you could be barred from recovery.
For this reason, it is imperative to take screenshots of your rideshare app and report the crash right away. Call 911 to get a police report generated and medical attention for any injuries you suffered. If possible, collect what evidence you can from the accident scene, such as pictures and videos of the vehicles and the area. Ask for contact and insurance information from the other driver.
Our team investigates the collision and gathers evidence to support your allegations against the driver and rideshare company. This could include:
These claims often settle. However, under some circumstances, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit against the driver, rideshare company, or both. If this is necessary in your case, AL Code § 6-2-38 gives most people two years from the crash date to file a lawsuit.
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, our team can help you understand your legal options and pursue a payout to cover your losses. Contact our firm for a free consultation regarding Uber/Lyft/rideshare accidents in Selma. Let us help you navigate this difficult time.
If a driver is “off-app” in Selma, Uber and Lyft’s commercial policies typically do not provide coverage. Instead, the driver’s personal auto insurance is responsible for any damages. Liability becomes complex if the driver was logged in but hadn’t accepted a ride, often requiring legal intervention to determine coverage.
Yes. Dashcam footage is vital evidence for your lawsuit in Selma. However, drivers or companies may delete it quickly. DLB Law can take immediate legal action by sending a preservation letter to ensure the footage is saved and subpoenaed to prove liability in your rideshare accident case.
In Alabama, you typically file a claim against the company’s commercial insurance policy rather than the corporation itself. Because drivers are classified as independent contractors, Uber and Lyft generally avoid direct liability for driver negligence. However, a lawsuit may be possible if the company’s hiring or safety practices were negligent.
In Selma, the at-fault driver’s liability insurance typically pays first. If the driver was on an active ride, Uber’s $1 million policy may apply. However, Alabama’s strict contributory negligence rule means even 1% fault can bar recovery. DLB Law helps coordinate insurance sources to maximize your medical compensation.
We proudly serve clients from two convenient office locations. Whether you’re closer to our main Atlanta office or our secondary branch, our legal team is ready to provide the dedicated support and guidance you deserve.
