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St. Petersburg Uber Accident Lawyer

Were you injured in an Uber accident in St. Petersburg, Florida through little to no fault of your own? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, suffering, and lost wages. However, rideshare accident claims can be challenging since many insurance policies may apply.

The St. Petersburg Uber accident lawyers at Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers can help you navigate the insurance claims process to ensure you recover fair compensation. Our attorneys are known for our aggressive representation to obtain the maximum awards for our clients.

We’ve recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts since our firm was founded in 2001 winning cases like St. Petersburg taxi accidents, boating accidents, Lyft accidents, product liability, Commercial vehicle accidents in St. Petersburg, and many more.

Let us put our 119 years of combined legal experience behind your Uber accident case. Call us at (727) 314-5988 or contact our law office in St. Petersburg, FL online to schedule a free consultation.

How Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Uber Accident in St. Petersburg, FL

How Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Uber Accident in St. Petersburg, FL

Rideshare drivers are frequently in a hurry to complete more trips and increase their earnings – leading to collisions. If you were in an Uber accident, who is responsible? Which insurance policy applies? Are you partially at fault? 

These questions may arise during the claims process, and you don’t have to deal with them alone. Our St. Petersburg personal injury attorneys are here to help you get through this difficult time by handling the legal aspects while you focus on your recovery. 

If you hire our experienced legal team to handle your rideshare accident case, we will: 

  • Investigate the crash, identify the liable parties, and determine all avenues for compensation, including insurance claims and/or a personal injury lawsuit 
  • Build a strong case using the evidence we gather during our investigation of your collision
  • Handle all filings, documentation, and communications on your behalf 
  • Fiercely negotiate as we attempt to reach the maximum settlement possible 
  • File a lawsuit on your behalf and represent you in a Pinellas County courthouse if necessary 

Car accidents are traumatic events, but some cause more stress due to the parties involved – including Uber or Lyft drivers. We can take some of your stress away if you decide to begin an attorney-client relationship and retain our legal services. Reach out for a free case evaluation. 

How Common Are Uber Accidents in Florida?

Florida combines Uber and Lyft accidents with typical motor vehicle crashes, so it’s difficult to find state-specific data. 

Uber’s most recent US Safety Report states that between 2019 and 2020, 91 fatal Uber-related collisions caused 101 deaths. According to the rideshare company, Uber’s fatality rate is approximately half of the nation’s average. 

Unfortunately, the safety report only outlines Uber-related fatalities. It doesn’t include injuries that resulted from Uber-related accidents, which is likely a much higher number. 

What Is My St. Petersburg Uber Accident Case Worth?

Your Uber accident claim’s value will depend on facts that are unique to you and the circumstances of the collision. The more severe your injuries, the more money you’ll typically be able to recover.

Other than the severity of your injuries, the following factors will affect the value of your St. Petersburg Uber accident claim: 

  • How your injuries affect your quality of life and ability to earn a living 
  • The parties involved and the available insurance coverage 
  • Your medical expenses, lost wages, and out-of-pocket costs 
  • The pain and suffering, inconvenience, and mental anguish you suffer due to the Uber accident 
  • Whether you sustained a permanent impairment or disability from the accident 
  • Whether you share fault for the cause of the Uber wreck 

Other factors may impact what your Uber accident case is worth. Our rideshare accident lawyers in St. Petersburg will help you value your damages and seek an amount that fully compensates you.

How Will Uber’s Insurance Impact My Accident Claim?

The applicable insurance depends on the Uber driver’s status at the time of the accident, as explained below: 

The Uber Driver Had the App On and Was Awaiting a Ride Request

If the Uber driver had the app turned on and was waiting for a ride request, the following insurance may apply: 

  • $50,000 in bodily injury liability per person
  • $100,000 in bodily injury liability per accident 
  • $25,000 in property damage liability per accident 

This coverage will only kick in if another policy (e.g., your PIP insurance or the Uber driver’s personal insurance policy) doesn’t cover the collision. 

The Uber Driver Was Picking Up or Transporting a Rider 

If the Uber driver was on the way to pick up a rider or transporting a passenger, Uber’s $1 million third-party liability insurance coverage may apply. This insurance applies from the time the driver accepts a ride request to the time they end the ride in the app.

The Uber Driver Was Offline

If the driver wasn’t logged into the Uber app during the collision, the accident is treated like any other auto accident in Florida. 

What Types of Damages Are Available to Uber Accident Victims in St. Petersburg, Florida?

St. Petersburg Uber accident victims can seek compensation for their compensatory damages, including financial and hard-to-value personal losses. 

Economic damages after a rideshare accident may include: 

  • Medical costs, including ER, doctor’s visits, and surgeries 
  • Future healthcare expenses, such as ongoing rehabilitation
  • Out-of-pocket expenses, like transportation fees
  • Lost wages and diminished earning capacity 

Non-economic damages after an Uber accident include but are not limited to: 

  • Pain and suffering 
  • Mental anguish 
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 
  • Scarring or disfigurement 
  • Lost enjoyment of life 

If the Uber driver was, for example, intoxicated when they caused the car accident, punitive damages might be available in your case to punish them for their grossly negligent behavior.

Can I Recover Damages If I’m Being Blamed for an Uber Accident in Florida?

As long as you’re not mostly responsible for the Uber collision, you can recover damages under Florida’s modified comparative negligence statute. Your awarded compensation will be reduced in proportion to your level of fault. 

For example, if you’re 40% responsible for the Uber accident, you can only take home 60% of your settlement or verdict. But if your 51% or more responsible, you cannot recover any money. This law incentivizes insurance companies and opposing parties to blame you to reduce their financial liability. If you’re being blamed for an Uber accident, contact our car accident attorneys in St. Petersburg for assistance. 

Our Attorneys Will Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Uber Accident Injuries

Uber accidents can cause all types of injuries, ranging from minor scrapes and bruises to catastrophic injuries and wrongful death

Our St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers have helped clients who have sustained all types of injuries after rideshare accidents, including: 

  • Traumatic brain injuries 
  • Back injuries 
  • Neck injuries, such as whiplash 
  • Nerve damage
  • Soft tissue injuries 
  • Internal organ damage 
  • Paralysis 
  • Amputations and loss of limbs
  • Eye injuries and other facial injuries 
  • Broken bones and fractures 
  • Burns 
  • Spinal cord damage 

Contact Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers for a free initial consultation to discuss your injuries, emotional trauma, and the compensation you may be able to seek. 

What Causes Most Uber Accidents in St. Petersburg?

Uber accidents – like other car accidents – are typically caused by driver error or negligence. Even though Lyft and Uber require their drivers to undergo screenings of their criminal background and driving record, they don’t require any special driving courses. Accordingly, Uber drivers are similar to other motorists sharing the Florida roadways.

Some common causes of St. Petersburg Uber accidents are: 

  • Distracted driving, such as if the Uber driver is checking their GPS or talking to a passenger 
  • Unfamiliarity with an area 
  • Speeding to get to a destination quicker 
  • Unsafe loading and unloading of riders, such as stopping in the middle of a road to drop off a passenger
  • Aggressive driving and road rage 
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs 
  • Unsafe passing or lane changes 
  • Driver fatigue 
  • Poor vehicle maintenance 
  • Defective car parts 

Adverse weather conditions and road defects can also contribute to wrecks. We’ll investigate the accident to determine how it happened. 

Who Is Liable for an Uber Accident in St. Petersburg?

Uber drivers in Florida are independent contractors, meaning you typically cannot sue Uber for damages. However, Uber’s commercial insurance policy may apply if their driver was using the app during the accident. 

The following parties could be liable for your Uber accident in St. Petersburg: 

  • The Uber driver 
  • An Uber passenger
  • Other negligent motorists 
  • Pedestrians or bicyclists 
  • Manufacturers of defective auto parts
  • Government entities 
  • Employers of negligent employees involved in the collision

Our St. Petersburg personal injury attorneys will investigate the accident to determine every party that may share responsibility for your losses. 

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After an Uber Accident in Florida? 

Florida Uber accident victims have limited time to file a personal injury lawsuit due to the statute of limitations. You typically have two years from the Uber accident date to file a personal injury case (or two years from your loved one’s date of death to file a wrongful death action). You may have more or less time depending on the specifics of your case.

If you miss the applicable statutory deadline, you’ll lose your right to hold the Uber driver or other responsible party accountable for your damages. Contact our Uber accident attorneys in St. Petersburg to learn more and preserve your legal rights.

Contact Our St. Petersburg Uber Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation

If you were hurt in an Uber accident in St. Petersburg, FL, don’t try to handle your claim on your own. Contact Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers for immediate assistance so that we can start fighting for you. 

Our St. Petersburg Uber accident lawyers will advocate for you and negotiate with insurance companies and other involved parties on your behalf. Contact us today for a free consultation to get started.

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Anthony David
Anthony David
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Winters & Yonker are an extremely knowledgeable car accident attorneys in Tampa. Marc represented me injured in a car crash when I was coming off I-4. He is clearly the best in the field! The entire team at his firm is AMAZING!!!They helped through my whole process always keeping me up to date. They referenced me to the best doctors to assist in my recovery. I always felt comfortable with every part of it specially now in the pandemic time. The stuff is very friendly and always available for you. I specifically like to thank PRE-LITIGATION department. They were passionate, dedicated and professional. Marc worked very hard on my case and did fantastic job!!! I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. The results are outstanding. I highly recommend Marc and his entire Firm. You guys are AWESOME! Thank You to everyone at this firm!
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Karla Rogers
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Lenette Montalvo
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coleman vera
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I went to Winter & Yonker Law Firm for my Tampa car accident case I was involved in. My case manager throughout the process and she took care of me from start to finish. The process was very seamless, I received the medical treatment that I needed immediately and at the very end, concluded with a very rewarding settlement. I've worked with a few law firms from prior accidents and none can compare to the service OR expertise I received from Mr. Yonker.👉 If you're seeking help for an injury related case, I would definitely recommend working with him and their amazing legal staff at Winter & Yonker Firm in Tampa. I will always use this firm for all my Personal Injury Claims! If you are l@@king for an Attorney to give you Top Notch legal help and the MOST money for your Pain & Suffering then take it from me I'm a paralegal and this firm continues to OUTSHINE them all!
Meredith Wilson
Meredith Wilson
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Geneva Ramirez
Geneva Ramirez
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Winters and Yonkers has been a legend of the Tampa Bay personal injury Attorney community for a long time. I was in a car accident recently with my husband, we suffered back and neck pains after two days and thought to get someone’s help. I found Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers through a google search and called them right up. The same day Mr. Winters contacted both of us, listened, and was compassionate to our situation. He helped us through the entire process including getting me seen by a Doctor so we could heal our injuries correctly, and we got our medical bills reduced! Bill Winters, my case manager, and the entire staff were very knowledgeable and exceptional at their work. We would like to express my sincere gratitude to them and recommend them without any hesitation to anybody who needs help, don't try and fight the at fault's insurance on your own. If you're injured and need someone to protect your rights you won't find a better Attorney than Bill Winters at Winters & Yonkers!-Geneva, Tampa FL#personalinjurylawyer #caraccidentlawyer #tampainjuryattorney
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Bum Boi
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My wife and I are work in Mediation and Arbitration but know nothing about personal injury cases. When a young delivery Truck driver who was distracted by his phone hit us at full speed and rear-ended us as we were stopped in traffic on Wesley chapel. We knew we needed to hire the best lawyers with PI experience and expertise in the Tampa legal community that we could.From our first phone call with Bill Winters and then all the way through Trial preparation then Trial, we never felt any bad about our case because we knew Bill and the entire staff at Winters and Yonker would take care of us.Their dedication, innovation, motivation, reliability, unparalleled intellect, and exceptional skill as trial lawyers make them extraordinary individuals. My experience working with them was nothing short of exceptional. Experiencing a car accident is an ordeal that encompasses fear, trauma, and frustration. It's a life-changing event in anyone's life. There was no amount of money that could ever make me alright, because I would give any amount of cash to not have to go through the nightmare that the car accident was and continues to be.It took almost 2 years from the time of the car crash to go to trial, but ultimately the jury verdict that Bill Winters got for my family was worth fighting for. There were so many times over the course of the three years that we actively realized how amazing it was that we felt no anxiety or concerns or worries about our case, because Bill is truly outstanding!If you or anyone you know gets hurt in a car accident, call Winters and Yonkers RIGHT AWAY! And then rest assured that you, your family, or friends are being cared for by the ABSOLUTE BEST legal team in Tampa Bay. Thank you, Winters & Yonker!
Glenda Litimco
Glenda Litimco
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Dandrea Ikner
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Nicky Warner
Nicky Warner
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Max was amazing! He kept me updated throughout the whole process and was extremely easy to talk with. He also explained everything so I can completely understand it. It was an amazing experience. Thank you, Max!
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Erika Smith
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Jonathan Clem
Jonathan Clem
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I was injured in a car crash here in town. Since it was essentially a "he said she said" accident case the opposing insurance claimed it was a 50/50 fault. Even though it clearly could not have been my fault. However, Bill worked diligently to get me everything I was needed to get my life back. He worked to get me access to all the doctors I needed and medical treamtment for my neck and back. Plus, a large settlement amount. Bill even took the time to calm me down when I saw the initial amount and cost for seeing my medical bills piling up! He even managed to get them to reduce their bills significantly! Plus, I received as much as possible. Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa provided a great legal service. They were strait forward and honest about the approach, and communicated every aspect of the process. The firm took care of everything. I would 100% without a doubt recommend him if I knew someone that need a personal injury attorney. Given the circumstances of our introduction I hope I never have to, BUT Bill Winters will definitely be my first call if I'm ever injured again!
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marie silvers
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jorden reagan
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Kimberly Rushton
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Pat Pawelkop
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Amysway Barton
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Certified Soul
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Sean S
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One of the best law firms in Tampa. My family was involved in a serious car accident. We went to that other personal injury firm with the two M's they were trying to make us settle the case quickly and they we're not listening to us with the arrogant attitude that they were the experts and we were just ignorant. We promptly fired them and then hired Winters & yonker. Our settlement was 5 times higher than what the MM wanted to settle for.I would like to thank Winters and Yonkers entire staff for a wonderful experience. They were all very knowledgeable and walked us through the whole process. We really felt like they cared, unlike the other firm.
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Linda Robinson
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Reuben Rodriques
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Hameed Owens
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Enrique
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