Injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? We can help. Call us at (214) 617-1886.

While simplifying transportation needs for today's technology age and helping to reduce the high number of drunk driving accidents, an accident involving an Uber/Lyft vehicle raises issues of insurance coverage with regard to passengers, rideshare drivers, as well as drivers of other vehicles involved.

Technology has improved almost everything involved with our everyday life, including how we get from one place to another. Transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft allows us to request instantaneous transportation at the push of a button on a smart phone, but there are risks.

If you've been injured in a Dallas-area Uber or Lyft accident, let us handle your claim and deal with the insurance company while you focus on recovering from your injuries. We'll sort out the insurance issues and seek every penny you deserve, and we never charge you a penny out of pocket.

Call Rasansky Law Firm today at (214) 617-1886 to discuss your case with us today. The call is free, the info is free, and you're under no pressure to make a decision about anything today.

Uber, car accidents, and personal injury claims.

Which insurance policy is in position to cover costs associated with the driver's injuries, a passenger's injuries, and damage caused to the driver's car? Uber and Lyft claim these drivers as "contract partners," and Uber even states "no responsibilities for any of the driver's actions while carrying a passenger."

As of now, Uber and Lyft claim that all contracted drivers meet state requirements for minimum insurance standards. However, many insurance agencies claim that these drivers risk voiding their personal policies by participating in the rideshare program (due to commercial use rather than personal use), leaving the possibility of uninsured drivers and passengers.

A car accident caused by a contracted Uber driver can lead to several issues when it comes to filing an insurance claim, but luckily our attorneys understand these challenge and are prepared to fight tenaciously on behalf of our clients to win every penny they deserve.

If an injury has occurred to you or someone you love while a passenger in an Uber, Lyft or other ride-sharing vehicle, contact us right away for a free consultation. We're happy to handle your claim from beginning to end, and we work on a no-win, no-fee basis. Our Dallas car accident lawyers can be reached 24 hours a day at (214) 617-1886.

Have you been injured while riding in a Dallas-area taxi? Were you hit by a Yellow Cab driver?

Taxicabs are becoming a common means of transportation in Dallas. Whether you’re a pedestrian or a passenger, if you've been injured in a Dallas-Fort Worth taxicab accident, you need an experienced car accident lawyer.

Taxi cab accidents may happen due to different reasons. Some of these include:

• Inattentiveness on the driver’s part
• Fatigued taxi drivers
• Lack of adequate training
• Drunk taxi drivers
• Rushing to pick up more customers
• General recklessness.

Insurance companies are usually quick to interview victims of taxi cab accidents so they can find evidence which they can use to bring down the amount they’re supposed to pay after an accident.  Taxi companies and their insurance providers deal with injury claims on a daily basis. They know what tactics work when it comes to car accident claims. You do not. This is why you need an attorney. Car accident attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis, so there is NO risk and no cost to the victim.

Insurance issues.

The question taxicab insurance (or self insurance) is a hot topic in Dallas. Yellow Cab recently came under fire for violating Dallas’ insurance requirements for taxi cabs for over 10 years! In Dallas, cab companies are required to carry $500,000 of insurance, and are not allowed to self-insure. Yellow Cab was found to have self-insured $250,000 of that for over a decade. This means that they were allowed to deny claims, instead of a 3^rd-party insurer (an obvious conflict of interest). As of late 2013, they are (reportedly) properly insured.

You'll need legal help.

There are so many factors involved in a taxi cab accidents that it is extremely difficult (see: impossible) for a normal person to get a proper settlement offer without the help of an attorney. It’s important to seek out the services of an experienced team of attorneys such as Rasansky Law Firm. We’ve helped Dallas victims get the compensation they rightfully deserve for over 20 years. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a passenger or were involved in a taxi cab accident as the other driver; all aggrieved parties are eligible for compensation to help cover hospital costs as well as cushion them from the effects of lost wages during the time of their convalescence. Call us day or night at (214) 617-1886. We look forward to serving you.
Did your accident involve a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft?

Has the city of Dallas showed favoritism towards the Yellow Cab Co. versus the other cab & rideshare companies?

Even when ignoring the Uber controversy, recent news may leave you with serious questions.

Dallas-Fort Worth is quite a busy Metroplex, filled with people trying to commute from place to place. Therefore (as you can imagine), the use of taxis, buses, and rideshares are very popular in Dallas. Probably the most popular cab company in Dallas is the Yellow Cab Company.
Within the rules for the city of Dallas, it is stated that a cab company CANNOT act as its own insurance company -- or in other words, a cab company cannot be self-insured. This helps to ensure that a taxi company cannot simply deny passengers' car accident claims themselves in order to save money.

Yellow Cab Has Been Self-Insuring

Here is where calls of favoritism come into play. During an investigation, it was discovered that Yellow Cab is self-insured for the first $250,000 of its $500,000 policy. For ten (10) years, the Yellow Cab Company has been self-insuring its company, and the city of Dallas has allowed it!
Self-insuring saves them a lot of money, and could be what has allowed Yellow Cab to beat out its competition. Ambassador Cab was upset to hear that Yellow Cab self-insured because in 2011, Yellow Cab paid insurance premiums per car of approximately $650, while Ambassador Cab paid insurance premiums and deductibles per car of approximately $1,500. Ambassador Cab pays approximately 130 percent more for insurance than Yellow Cab does.
Of course members of other cab companies weren't too happy to hear this, but heads turned when a Dallas City Council member also had something to say about the issue. These are thoughts form Dallas City Council member Sandy Greyson about why the Yellow Cab being able to self-insure is not fair and should be put to a stop. "People who self-insure versus paying for their insurance have an inherent advantage, and they can make a lot of money that other companies can't because they have to spend it on their insurance premiums. We need a level playing field."

Playing by the Rules?

Due to the unfair favoritism given to Yellow Cab by the city of Dallas, Dallas Interim City Manager, A.C. Gonzalez had given Yellow Cab 30 days to follow the standard rules for a cab company in the city of Dallas. As of 11/19/2013, Yellow Cab Co. has so far failed to convince Dallas officials that its taxis are legally insured, according to the city attorney’s office.