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An Uber accident can be hard to deal with when you are visiting Las Vegas from another state. You may need medical care, talk to insurance companies, and figure out what to do with your claim after you go home.
The rules may also be different from those in your home state. Nevada has its own laws for car accidents, Uber insurance, and shared fault.
If you were hurt in an Uber while visiting Las Vegas, you need to know which rules apply to your accident. A Las Vegas Uber accident attorney can review your case and explain your options.
Yes. If the Uber accident happened in Nevada, Nevada law applies to the injury claim.
A car accident claim is handled under the law of the state where the crash happened. So, if you live in California, Arizona, Texas, or another state but were hurt in an Uber accident in Las Vegas, Nevada law applies to your claim.
Where you live does not change this. The state where the crash happened controls the claim.
You do not have to stay in Las Vegas while your claim is being handled. After you return home, you can continue treatment with your own doctors and communicate with the insurance company from there.
You can also send medical records, bills, photos, and other documents from home. A Nevada attorney can handle the legal side of your claim while you live in another state.
Keep all records from the accident. Save your Uber trip details and receipt, driver information, police report, photos and videos, medical records and bills, and witness contact information.
Nevada uses an at-fault system for car accidents. The person who caused the crash can be held responsible for the resulting injuries and losses.
To receive compensation, you need to show that another person caused the accident and that the accident caused your injuries.
Your losses can include medical bills, lost wages, future medical costs, pain and suffering, and other costs caused by your injuries.
More than one person can be at fault for a car accident in Nevada. Your share of fault can reduce the amount you receive.
For example, if your damages total $100,000 and you are 20% at fault, your compensation could be reduced by $20,000. Nevada law also bars recovery when a person is more than 50% at fault.
Uber accident coverage depends on what the driver was doing at the time of the crash.
The available insurance may change depending on whether the driver was logged into the app, waiting for a ride request, traveling to pick up a passenger, or carrying a passenger.
|
Driver Status |
Possible Insurance Coverage |
| Uber app is off | Driver’s personal insurance generally applies |
| Driver is waiting for a ride request | Limited rideshare coverage may apply |
| Driver accepted a ride and is picking up a passenger | Uber’s coverage may apply |
| Passenger is inside the Uber | Uber’s commercial coverage generally applies |
If another driver caused the crash, that driver’s insurance may also be responsible for covering your losses.
Determining which insurance policy applies can be complicated, especially when multiple parties are involved.
The steps you take after the crash can affect your claim.
After an Uber accident:
Medical records and accident evidence can help show the connection between the crash and your injuries.
The Uber driver is not always responsible for the crash. Another driver could run a red light, hit the Uber, and cause your injuries.
When that happens, the other driver’s insurance may cover your losses. Uber’s insurance or your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage could also provide coverage, depending on the situation.
More than one insurance policy can be involved in an Uber accident. Looking at all available coverage can help determine where compensation may come from.
Nevada has a deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit. For many personal injury claims, the deadline is two years from the date of the injury.
Missing the deadline can prevent you from bringing a lawsuit. Returning home after the accident does not stop the clock.
If you were hurt during a Las Vegas trip, it is best to learn about the deadline soon after the accident.
No. Visitors injured in Nevada may still pursue a claim under Nevada law even if they live in another state.
Usually, the law of the state where the accident occurred applies. An Uber crash in Las Vegas is generally handled under Nevada law.
You can continue medical care and communicate with your attorney and insurance companies from home.
The available coverage depends on the accident, the driver’s status, and the insurance policies involved.
Nevada allows fault to be divided between parties. Your compensation may be adjusted based on your percentage of responsibility.
An Uber accident can leave you dealing with injuries, medical bills, and insurance questions. It can be even harder when the accident happens while you are visiting Las Vegas.
Gina Corena & Associates helps people injured in Uber and other rideshare accidents in Las Vegas. An attorney can review your accident, insurance coverage, and losses and explain your legal options.
Contact us to discuss your Uber accident and your next steps.
As founder of Gina Corena & Associates, she is dedicated to fighting for the rights of the people who suffer life-changing personal injuries in car, truck and motorcycle accidents as well as other types of personal injury. Gina feels fortunate to serve the Nevada community and hold wrongdoers accountable for their harm to her clients.
