Wheelchair Accessible Uber Accidents

Uber offers a wheelchair accessible option which, without a doubt, has proven to be very helpful for those who depend on wheelchairs for mobility. However, the accessibility option has also increased the number of Uber wheelchair incidents. If you or a member of your family suffered harm in a wheelchair accessible Uber incident, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible – you might have grounds to file a lawsuit.

If you are interested in exploring your legal options after you or a loved one was injured in a wheelchair accessible Uber, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. Our attorneys have experience handling claims against Uber and are ready to take on the rideshare company to ensure that you are properly compensated for the harm that you or a loved one suffered. If you are ready to discuss your legal options with the experts here at our law firm, contact us today.

The Uber Accessibility Option

In general, anyone can access rides through Uber. Uber has a few options to make their services more accessible to passengers. One of these options is Uber Assist. There is an option specific to wheelchair accessibility, however; this is Uber WAV. Uber WAV provides wheelchair-accessible vehicles with drivers who are certified in driving/assisting people with disabilities. It is important to note that the Uber WAV drivers are certified by a third-party.

Some Causes of Wheelchair Accessible Uber Accidents

Wheelchair accidents are unfortunate. Some common causes of wheelchair accidents specifically related to accessible vehicles include the following:

• Broken wheelchair ramps
• Defective wheelchair ramps
• Driver error (handling the wheelchair incorrectly, using too much force, not strapping the chair in correctly)

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Possible Injuries Resulting from Wheelchair Accessible Uber Accidents

These incidents can cause the person on the wheelchair to fall and suffer injuries. Some of these injuries can include the following:

• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Neck injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Hip injuries
• Knee injuries
• Fractures, in general
• Lacerations
• Scrapes and bruises

What is worse is that many people who depend on wheelchairs for mobility are already medically frail in one way or another; therefore, even a minor fall can have devastating consequences. If you or a loved one suffered any injury in an incident in a wheelchair accessible Uber, it is important that you seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible.

Can I Sue?

You might have some of the following questions:

• I was injured while getting on the accessible Uber because of a broken ramp. Can I sue?
• I fell off the wheelchair because the ramp broke. Can I sue Uber?
• I fell off the ramp while I was exiting the accessible vehicle. Can I sue for my injuries?
• What can I do if I was injured due to a defective ramp in the Uber accessible vehicle?
• Is it the driver’s fault that I fell off the ramp?

Depending on the specific situation surrounding your accident, your legal options might vary.

Let’s consider some different scenarios.

If the wheelchair incident was caused by a defective ramp in the accessible vehicle, liability for the incident will be placed on the auto manufacturer for failing to ensure that the vehicle was safe for use. What if the vehicle was made accessible by a third-party company? If the ramp defect can be traced back to the third-party company, then the third-party company will have liability. What if the defect developed after normal use? If the ramp became defective after normal use, then the vehicle owner could be liable – as the owner has a duty to make sure that their vehicle is safe.

Is Uber ever liable for the harm resulting from a wheelchair incident in one of their accessible vehicles? Yes – Uber could be liable in some cases. Specifically, if there was any negligent hiring (i.e., failing to ensure that drivers cleared background checks, failing to properly train drivers, failing to ensure that drivers are certified, etc.) In addition, if Uber had previously received any reports surrounding the driver but failed to take any action, then Uber could be liable.

Of course, it is important to note that Uber can be liable for any incident that occurs during an active ride. They have a million-dollar insurance policy that could apply in case of any accident on an active ride, no matter the circumstances. Although in most cases this insurance coverage is secondary (the liable party’s insurance coverage will come first).

For more information about whether you could file a lawsuit against Uber after being injured in a wheelchair accessible Uber accident, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm immediately. Our lawyer can help you understand your legal options and fight for your rights.

Recovering Compensation

If your Uber wheelchair accessible accident is successful, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation. Although every claim is different, you could be compensation for some of the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Property damages
• Punitive damages
• Legal fees

For a more in-depth discussion of the specific compensation that you could be eligible to recover if your accident lawsuit is successful, do not hesitate to contact an Uber wheelchair accident attorney as soon as possible. Here at our law firm, our experts are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest settlement available for the harm that you or a loved one suffered. If you are ready to discuss your claim with our experts, contact us today.

Contact Normandie Law Firm Today

Here at our law firm, our wheelchair accessible Uber accident lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to win and recover the compensation that you are owed. If you are ready to discuss your legal options with the experts here at our law firm, contact us today. We offer free legal services – which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these legal services, our experts will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. Because of our Zero-Fee guarantee, you will never be required to pay upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure; therefore, our clients will never be responsible for paying legal costs until after winning their claims.

If you are ready to discuss your legal options with one of our Uber wheelchair accident experts here at Normandie Law Firm, contact us today. We are ready to help you fight for your rights and recover the payout that you are owed.