After a rideshare accident, recovering compensation can feel impossible when insurance companies dispute who is responsible. While your bills keep piling up and you may have to miss work, insurers often argue over which policy should pay. Rideshare cases involve multiple layers of coverage, from the driver’s personal auto policy to the rideshare company’s liability insurance.
If you were another driver instead of the rideshare passenger, they may point to North Carolina’s “contributory negligence” rule, which bars you from recovering any compensation if they can prove you were even 1% at fault for the accident.
Our rideshare accident lawyers in Hickory know how to address the insurance and liability disputes that often arise after rideshare accidents. The team at Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers conducts independent reviews of the accident scene and evidence, identifying all applicable policies to meet liability disputes head-on.
Under our A&A Zero Fee Guarantee™, you pay nothing up front to start your case and no attorney fees unless our Hickory personal injury lawyers recover compensation. Call us today to begin with a free consultation.
Why Choose a Rideshare Accident Attorney From Auger & Auger?
Rideshare accident claims come with unique considerations that other claims don’t. Whether you were a passenger or another driver involved in the collision, multiple insurance policies and varying coverage may come into play, which means that insurers will dispute liability.
Since 1995, we’ve focused on protecting accident victims against insurer tactics, especially in high-stakes claims where contributory negligence or coverage disputes put compensation at risk. With over $100 million recovered for our clients and a 99.5% success rate, we know how to take immediate, decisive action to protect your rights.
How Rideshare Accidents Complicate a Car Accident Claim
A rideshare company’s liability policy is not automatically available for every accident; it only applies in specific situations based on the driver’s status at the time of the crash. Insurers will take every opportunity they have to argue for limited or excluded coverage when faced with a claim.
For example, if you are an injured rideshare passenger filing a claim, the rideshare company’s insurer could claim the driver was logged off when the crash occurred. They will tell you to file a claim under the driver’s personal auto policy. Then, you may discover that their personal auto insurance policies exclude accidents that occur while the vehicle is being used for ridesharing, leaving you without compensation for your damages if the rideshare company denies responsibility.
If you were another driver involved in a collision with a rideshare vehicle, these coverage disputes are compounded by North Carolina’s contributory negligence rule. Insurers will try to shift blame away from their policyholder, arguing that you are partially responsible for the crash and risking your chance to recover any compensation at all.
Our Experience Protects Your Claim
Our Hickory rideshare accident lawyers are here to challenge these attempts to shift liability and deny your claim. We protect your right to recover by:
- Identifying any available coverage by reviewing rideshare records, trip logs, and insurance policies so as not to overlook any opportunity for compensation.
- Gathering evidence that proves fault, including witness statements, vehicle data, app data, and accident reconstruction reports to counter insurers’ arguments against you.
- Challenging blame-shifting tactics directly so your compensation isn’t unfairly reduced or denied.
Our rideshare accident attorneys in Hickory are part of our family-run firm; we prioritize accessibility and transparency, so you’re always informed and supported throughout the process.
Our Hickory Rideshare Accident Lawyers Handle Claims on a Contingency Basis
With our A&A Zero Fee Guarantee™, you pay nothing upfront, and you owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our Hickory rideshare collision attorneys can act immediately to build your case, pursue every angle, and protect your right to recover without financial hesitation.
How Our Contingency Policy Helps Our Clients
Rideshare insurance companies may argue that the driver was not logged into the app or had just gone offline at the time of the crash. They may delay or deny access to app records, ride logs, or GPS data that could confirm when the accident occurred. They intentionally slow down the process in hopes of limiting payouts.
Meanwhile, you face mounting financial pressure while the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit keeps counting down. Under G.S. § 1-52(16), personal injury victims have just three years to file a lawsuit, while wrongful death claims must be filed within two years, as outlined in G.S. § 1-53(4). Once these deadlines pass, you have no legal recourse against a liable party or their insurer.
Our lawyers get ahead of these risks and insurance tactics by acting immediately to protect your case. We send legal demands to secure app activity, GPS data, and driver trip history, ensuring that critical evidence is preserved. If insurers refuse to cooperate, we use subpoenas and other legal tools to obtain the records needed to prove which policy applies.
Call Us Now for Help From a Rideshare Accident Attorney in Hickory
When insurers dispute liability or delay payments, our Hickory rideshare collision lawyers step in to handle every aspect of your case. We get to work early on, securing app records and key evidence to negotiate with insurers while building a trial-ready case.
Call us today to begin the claims process with a free initial consultation. We can discuss your case and answer your questions.
