If so, the Uber Accident lawyers in Miami at the Perazzo Law Firm know that Uber, Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Amazon Prime Now (just to name a few) are busy at work zipping through the city streets and avenues. Sadly, this ride share and delivery service craze is leading to more traffic congestion and accidents, which result in injuries, property damage, and most importantly, legal claims and financial complications for innocent accident victims. With more and more people turning to home delivery services for all sorts of goods, from fancy dinners, groceries to home appliances, motorists and pedestrians need to be on the watch for these delivery service operators.
This Christmas, more people than ever will be using one of the many rideshare services available in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Orange County.
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The legal staff at the Perazzo Law Firm handles ride-share accident claims for personal injury, property damage, loss, or wrongful death as a result of an accident involving any of these ride share services companies:
All the above mentioned Ride-Share companies operate in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Orange County and are bound by law to carry insurance policies that cover Bodily Injury and Property Damage to accident victims that include riders, passengers, operators, or third parties.
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The Perazzo Law Firm clerical staff and attorneys have ample experience handling ride-share accident claims for compensation throughout Miami and Miami-Dade and our Insurance Claims staff has the know-how to achieve righteous results to cover medical expenses, lost wages, damages, or losses as a result of a ride-share accident in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
A ride-share delivery accident in Miami can take place at any time due to the amount of ride share delivery services companies operating non-stop seven days a week. When ride-share delivery operators take to the streets, they are usually in a hurry to deliver and move-on to the next delivery, as the more deliveries they make, the greater their profit. Ride-share operators, apart from being in a hurry, are very often distracted by the app that keeps them busy. Hence, they can easily be at fault for the accidents they are involved in. Many times, pedestrians fall victim to rideshare delivery service operators in Miami as the city is very often swarming with tourists taking to the sights and unfamiliar with city's inner workings. Motorists may often involved in accidents with ride-share delivery services as traffic congestion grows. Perazzo Law knows that motorists in Miami, as well as in almost all cities where cars dwell, are also quite often distracted by cell phone use, either due to texting and driving or by using GPS apps to help guide them through the streets. When these factors combine, the end result is usually a car accident that has innocent victims paying the price. When an accident involving a ride-share delivery service strikes, the Perazzo Law Firm personal injury staff is ready to fight for the accident victim's rights for compensation following a situation with a ride share service that ends in bodily harm or damages to you, friends, or family members in Miami.
With the rise in ride share delivery services such as UberEats, Instacart, DoorDash, and more, Walmart is striving to stay-in-tune with this food-delivery rush. With more than a million customers placing InHome Delivery orders from Walmart within several East Coast cities, Miami has become the next target for the groceries and goods giant. Online shopping is nothing new to Miami residents or anyone with a credit card and an Amazon account. But Walmart aims to take home delivery a step further. Though online shopping on Ebay, for example, offers free and reliable delivery, customers ordering groceries online from Walmart would have to pay a fee and cover the cost of a special door lock, which will enable the Walmart delivery employees to enter the customer’s home and makes their way towards the fridge. In other words, an absolute stranger will have access to your home, business, place of work, etc. However, the Walmart deliver employee will be equipped with a camera that the customer can access from a special app and be able to track the employee’s progress towards the customer’s refrigerator. Furthermore, each delivery placed by the customer will planned and scheduled at the time of the online purchase. Thus, customers can rest assured that Walmart home delivery personnel won’t be walking in on them at the wrong time. Customers were wary at first during pilot tests runs in new Jersey, as premises owners didn’t appreciate strangers walking into their homes or place of business when they are not there. But according to a Walmart executive leading this new concept in home delivery, Walmart quickly gained their customer’s trust, as there are strict requirements which the delivery staff must meet before being assigned to this style of home delivery service. In a nut shell, Walmart is eager to capitalize on the home delivery boom and the success of its grocery business, which accounted for 50% of its yearly turnover.
What to do after an Uber/Lyft or other rideshare services accident
If you, a family member or loved one has been hurt in a ride-share accident, Perazzo Law urges you to contact us ONLINE or CALL (786) LAWS-411 for a FREE initial consultation.
When is an UBER / LYFT Driver at Fault for an Auto Accident?
An Uber driver may be found at fault for an accident if the Uber or Lyft driver has acted negligently while behind the wheel of an of Uber or Lyft vehicle and caused an accident. At the scene of the accident, a police officer will write a report and if found at fault, the Uber driver will receive a citation, usually for careless driving, failure to yield to oncoming traffic, or failure to yield to right of way, etc. The police report and eyewitness testimony are usually the two most important factors for determining fault in an accident that involves an Uber or Lyft driver. Almost all Uber or Lyft accidents will involve one or more of the following:
Following an Uber or Lyft accident that initially finds the Uber or Lyft driver liable, a Perazzo Law Firm Uber accident lawyer in Miami will gather all pertinent information and testimony with which to file an insurance claim for compensation to present to the Uber driver's insurance provider. Most often, Uber drivers are provided with a $1 million policy consisting of the following:
However, Uber / Lyft mandates that all Uber or Lyft drivers carry car insurance that includes the supplemental insurance coverages mentioned above while the app is on. However, when the app is not on, their personal vehicle insurance policy covers Uber drivers. It's important to remember that regardless of fault, Uber drivers and passengers are covered from the moment the Uber App is on. Thus, if an accident occurs before, during, or after the Uber / Lyft ride, the Uber / Lyft driver is covered. Uber / Lyft drivers usually pay about $1,200 to $2,400 annually for insurance coverage. A cheaper alternative is rideshare insurance, for $10 to $350 per year, depending on your location and insurer.
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