Naples Uber Accident Lawyer

Trusted Uber Accident Attorney in Naples, FL

Getting around Naples is easy with rideshare services. You can easily catch an Uber to head downtown, to Fifth Avenue South, Naples Beach, Waterside Shops, or even the Southwest Florida International Airport. However, just because you’re using a rideshare service doesn’t mean you’re safe from potential accidents. If you were hurt in a crash, a Naples Uber accident lawyer can help you pursue compensation, identify liable parties, and protect your rights.

​About The Caldarone Law Group, P.A.​

The Caldarone Law Group, P. A. advocates for injured victims throughout Naples and Southwest Florida. With over a decade of legal experience, lead attorney Justin P. Caldarone has worked as an assistant state attorney in Miami-Dade County as well as in-house counsel for a major insurance company. His legal background gives him unique insight into insurance issues that often play significant roles in Uber accident claims.

​Common Causes of Uber Accidents in Naples​

There were 6,560 traffic accidents in Collier County in 2023 alone. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that 40 people died and 3,986 people were injured in those collisions, emphasizing just how dangerous a threat vehicle accidents can be.

Uber drivers often spend long hours behind the wheel, navigating to destinations they may not know well, and checking their phone for ride requests or messages from passengers. All of these issues can play a role in causing accidents that leave passengers injured. Similar risks can arise in Car Accident, Drunk Driving Accident, and Elderly Driver Car Accident. Other situations may involve Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Truck Accident, Commercial Vehicle Accident, Motorcycle Accident, or Bicycle Accident. Rideshare accident, like any other motor vehicle accident, can happen for numerous reasons, with some of the most common causes including:​

• Speeding
• Unsafe lane changes
• Distracted driving (i.e., a driver is checking their phone, eating, or texting)
• Driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
• Failing to yield
• Driving recklessly to finish a ride faster

Insurance and Uber Accident Laws in Florida​

Uber accidents can occur due to the fault of your driver or other reckless individuals on the road. Another driver might collide with an Uber vehicle, or an Uber driver could hit a pedestrian, bicyclist, or passenger in another vehicle. Figuring out how the accident happened is critical because it determines which insurance coverage may apply.

Florida Statute § 627.748 specifies insurance requirements for transportation network companies (TNCs) and their drivers. The level of coverage required depends on what the driver was doing when involved in the crash.​

Uber drivers must have at least $50,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person, $100,000 per accident, and $25,000 property damage coverage if they are logged into the Uber app but have not accepted a ride request. Once the driver accepts a passenger for a prearranged ride, Uber’s primary automobile liability coverage requires $1 million minimum coverage for death, bodily injury, and property damage.

Our team can examine your situation, analyze accident information, and help you identify all liable parties responsible for your harm. We can also assist with claims involving Boat Injuries, Pedestrian Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries, Amputation, and Burn Injuries.

​Determining Fault in an Uber Accident

​When you’re involved in a rideshare accident, multiple parties may be held liable for the losses you suffer, including:​

• Your Uber driver, if their negligent driving caused the collision
• Another motorist who caused or contributed to the crash
• Multiple motorists if the accident was the fault of more than one driver
• Negligent third parties, such as a truck company or maintenance business, whose negligence contributed to the accident

Florida Statute § 768.81, which discusses comparative fault, allows liability to be shared among multiple parties in a personal injury claim if they all played a role in the accident. This statute also allows individuals to file a claim even if they are partially responsible for the accident, as long as they are found to be less than 51% at fault. A person who is 50% or less at fault can seek damages, but they are diminished by his or her percentage of fault.

What to Do If You Are in an Uber Accident in Naples

The actions you take after being involved in an Uber accident in Naples can impact your health and your future legal claim. It is important to document any resulting Head Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, or Birth Injuries. If you are injured while riding in an Uber or collide with an Uber driver in Naples, you should:

• ​Call 911 and Report the Accident. Depending on where you are located, law enforcement response may come from the Naples Police Department, Collier County Sheriff’s Office, or Florida Highway Patrol.
• Seek Medical Attention. If you sustain serious injuries, request emergency medical services. If you do not require an ambulance, you should get a medical evaluation done regardless. Sometimes injuries like concussions and soft-tissue injuries are not apparent immediately after the accident occurs, and having a medical report from the accident scene can help you later when you file a claim. Similar concerns may arise in cases involving Medical Malpractice, a Medication Error, Premises Liability, or Negligent Security.
• Document the Scene. If you’re able, photograph any damage to the vehicles, any visible injuries, license plates, weather conditions, traffic lights, skid marks, and any other important details from the accident scene.
• Save Your Uber Trip Information and Report the Accident. Save information such as receipt screenshots, driver information, and pickup and drop-off details. This will be crucial when you file a personal injury claim. Then, make sure you report the accident through the Uber app.
• Gather Contact and Insurance Information. Get contact and insurance information from all drivers involved in the crash. If there are any witnesses, collect their contact information when possible as well.
• Keep Documentation of Your Losses. Save medical bills, treatment records, prescription receipts, repair estimates, wage statements, and any other documentation that can help you identify the losses you’ve incurred because of the crash.
• Hire an Uber Accident Lawyer. A skilled Uber accident lawyer can help you identify responsible parties, collect evidence, and build a strong legal claim that helps you recover the damages you’re rightfully owed.

Additionally, an Uber accident can sometimes involve the driver’s personal insurance policy, Uber’s insurance, and the insurance carried by other motorists. Because of this, additional investigations may be required to determine where compensation should come from and how much is owed. Related claims may also involve Swimming Pool Injuries, a Dog Bite, Product Liability, Insurance Claims, Wrongful Deaths, or Workers’ Compensation.

​Hire an Honest Uber Accident Lawyer You Can Trust: Contact The Caldarone Law Group, P.A.​

Uber accident claims can become complex quickly, which is why working with a skilled attorney who has experience in the realm of both insurance and litigation can make an immense difference in your case. When you hire an Uber accident lawyer from The Caldarone Law Group, P.A., you can trust that a passionate, knowledgeable legal advocate will stand by your side as you pursue the justice you deserve.​

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about filing an Uber accident claim in Naples.

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