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Ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft provide a popular and valuable service to Seattle area residents. It has experienced an explosion in popularity, as residents look to cut out the middleman and take advantage of lower prices and more convenience. Uber drivers can provide a perfect complement to our bustling urban lifestyle, but they also raise an important question:
Who’s liable in the event of a car accident?
Why Choose our Personal Injury Lawyers in Seattle?
- Personal Experience: Our founder, Greg Colburn, understands what it’s like to fight for justice after a life-changing injury — because he’s been there himself.
- Focused Practice: We handle only personal injury and wrongful death cases, so you get deep experience and focused representation.
- Selective Caseload: We limit the number of cases we take so every client gets personal attention and honest communication.
- Proven Results: We fight aggressively for fair settlements and verdicts, whether your case involves a car crash, construction injury, catastrophic harm, or wrongful death.
- Community Commitment: We give back by supporting families, local events, and community organizations throughout the Seattle area.
- You Come First: With Colburn Law, you’re not just a case — you’re a person with a story that deserves to be heard and protected.
Legal Considerations in Uber Accidents
The peer-to-peer model is growing across all industries, from Airbnb to mass transportation. Unfortunately, they’re also the subject of legal controversy. Uber operates like a traditional taxi service providing rides to citizens, but unlike cab companies, they don’t use trained employees or company vehicles. When you log into the Uber app and order a driver, you’re getting a civilian and their own car. Unlike a cab company, there are no guarantees that you’re getting a skilled driver or a properly maintained car.
Uber has also come under fire for structuring its business so it can dodge federal regulations. In a typical service for hire transaction, a cab owner must complete specific testing and inspection guidelines. In the peer-to-peer model, however, these checks aren’t required. This makes liability involving Uber drivers a matter of confusing and still evolving personal injury law.
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What Steps Should I Take After an Uber Accident?
The main reason Uber follows this virtual, peer-to-peer business model is so they can avoid responsibility in the event of an accident. By law, Uber must provide adequate insurance coverage while they’re actively transporting a passenger. The law becomes murkier, however, when an Uber driver is “on the clock” but not actively transporting a passenger.
If you sustained injury in an accident with an Uber driver, contact an injury lawyer at Colburn Law as soon as possible. Greg Colburn is dedicated to helping those in the community who have been injured by others negligence.
What If the Uber Driver Was Uninsured?
Uber drivers are independent contractors, which is one way the company avoids liability in an accident. Uber drivers are also not very well paid, which means they may have low amounts of insurance coverage. In some cases, Uber drivers cannot adequately compensate victims for their injuries due to lackluster coverage.
For example, in a recent case in California, an Uber driver who was on the clock but not actively transporting a passenger struck and killed a child. Uber refused to assume liability for the accident, but the driver was underinsured. This raises the complex legal issues associated with peer-to-peer and ridesharing companies.
Why Hire an Uber Accident Lawyer?
If you or a loved one incurred an injury in an accident involving an Uber driver, you need an attorney with an experienced hand. Colburn Law has extensive knowledge of Washington insurance law and the emerging discipline of peer-to-peer liability law.
We have been helping victims of car accidents gain compensation for their injuries for years – let us put that experience to work for you. To learn more about our contingency-fee legal services, or to schedule a free initial consultation today, please contact us. You only pay if we win a settlement, making the process risk free for our clients.
Greg Colburn – Seattle Personal Injury Attorney
From Injury Victim to Fierce Advocate
Greg Colburn’s path to personal injury law is rooted in personal experience. After a devastating fall left him in a wheelchair for two years, he took on insurance companies and legal obstacles to win his own case. That journey inspired him to fight for others facing similar challenges. Today, Greg is dedicated to helping injury victims hold negligent parties accountable and secure the justice they deserve.
Years of Experience: 16 years
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Personal Injury Attorneys Near Me in Washington State
Injured in an accident? You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. A trusted personal injury attorney near me can help you protect your rights and guide you through the process.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced attorney and get the support you need to move forward.
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Greg guided me through a stressful process involving a car accident and the insurance company. Not only did he put me at ease, but he was truly an advocate for me and my family. I am truly thankful for his help, and would highly recommend him to any of my friends or family.
-Jeff P.
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Colburn Law Uber Accident Lawyers, PLLC – Location
At Colburn Law Personal Injury Lawyers, PLLC, we represent Uber Accident victims across the Seattle area with dedication and experience. Visit us at IBM Building, 1200 5th Ave Suite 1400, Seattle, WA 98101, United States — GeoCoordinates: 47.60843898311899, -122.33309121349147
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney, Greg Colburn who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a Washington Personal Injury Attorney.