What Are the Damages Recoverable in a Florida Uber Accident?

There are several damages you can claim in a Florida Uber accident. They include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, permanent disability or disfigurement, loss of consortium and punitive damages.

Medical Expenses After an Uber Accident

If a person suffers injuries in an Uber accident, the rideshare company’s insurance bodily injury coverage can pay up to $50,000 per person.

Lost Wages After an Uber Accident

Many who suffer injuries after an Uber accident require time off from work to recover. This gives them the chance to recover lost wages damages from Uber’s insurance coverage.

Pain and Suffering After an Uber Accident

Pain and suffering is another damage you can claim if you’ve suffered injuries after being involved in an Uber accident. The rideshare’s insurance should cover such damages.

Property Damage After an Uber Accident

After an Uber accident results in property damage, Uber’s insurance policy kicks in at $25,000 to cover the costs of such damage. This applies to the vehicle of another person who gets into an accident with an Uber driver and passengers whose property is damaged.

Permanent Disability or Disfigurement After an Uber Accident

If a person is permanently disabled or left disfigured in an Uber accident, Uber’s insurance coverage for bodily injury kicks in to compensate the victim.

Loss of Consortium After an Uber Accident

If an Uber accident leaves a person unable to enjoy things they once took for granted such as enjoying a romantic, intimate relationship with their spouse or partner, they can claim loss of consortium as part of their damages.

Punitive Damages After an Uber Accident

Punitive damages may be awarded to an injured person if they were in an Uber accident in which the driver acted recklessly. For example, if an Uber driver had a passenger in their vehicle and drove recklessly while knowing they were putting the passenger and others in danger and an accident occurred, anyone left injured could be awarded punitive damages for the driver’s behavior. It should be noted that these damages aren’t given to reward a plaintiff; instead, they are meant to punish a defendant for outrageous conduct.

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