With the increasing popularity of ridesharing services such as Uber, there may be a corresponding increase in car accidents
In October 2014, the Insurance Bureau of Canada warned wannabe ridesharing drivers that their personal car insurance won’t cover them if they are involved in an Uber car accident or a passenger is injured. If drivers want coverage, they will have to pay for commercial insurance coverage.
However, Uber released the following statement in response to the Insurance Bureau’s concerns, assuring potential customers it has a $5M USD policy for motor vehicle accidents:
“Every ride on the uberX platform in Canada is backed by US$5,000,000 of contingent auto liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage. In the event of an accident during an uberX trip, passengers, pedestrians, other drivers, and the community at large can rest assured knowing that ridesharing partners are well covered by commercial auto insurance in addition to any insurance coverage maintained by the driver. This US$5,000,000 of coverage is more than two times the standard requirement for taxi and limo insurance in Toronto and is written by an insurance company rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best”
Also in October 2014, Luigi Dilorenzo, a private investigator and former Toronto police officer, posed as an interested UberX driver applicant. He was hired by the City of Toronto as part of their ongoing investigation into Uber’s driver-screening process. The City of Toronto is fighting to stop UberX in Toronto, arguing that they are flouting the City’s taxi licensing regulations.
If a loved one has died in an Uber car accident, it is important that you contact a specialized lawyer immediately. The laws concerning fatalities due to Uber car accidents and auto insurance are quite complex.
There are also certain issues that a specialized lawyer will be able to assist you with. There may be certain financial benefits available to a person who was injured or killed in an Uber car accident to cover death and funeral costs. There is also the availability of a wrongful death claim which would seek compensation to all eligible surviving family members entitled to financial compensation and recovery for their loss. There may also be death and funeral benefits that a family may be entitled to, as well as financial income losses to help compensate the surviving spouse or child for financial losses they suffer due to increased family responsibilities or perhaps even the loss of a dual family income. Our Oakville Uber car accident lawyers can provide you the specialized representation you need to bring claims for fatalities and injuries due to Uber car accidents. Please contact us for a free consultation.
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