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While Uber and Lyft are no longer operating in Austin, many other rideshare and taxi companies continue to transport people around the city. For example, Fare, Fasten, GetMe and RideAustin are just some of the rideshare options currently available. While these kinds of services may go a long way toward reducing the number of drunk driving accidents, taxi and rideshare passengers may still sustain serious personal injuries if their driver is negligent.
In the event of a car crash caused by a cab or rideshare driver, it can be difficult for passengers to recover compensation for their injuries and damages. This is especially true as insurance requirements and regulations are always changing. However, an Austin car accident lawyer like Aaron Allison can help you untangle these complex insurance rules and file a claim for the compensation you deserve.
As technologies like ridesharing apps evolve, laws and regulations must change as well. While these changes are usually for the better, they can create confusion as well. For example, car crash injury victims may not know their rights after a taxi or rideshare accident. Therefore, if you sustain injuries in a collision involving a cab or rideshare driver, consult with a car accident lawyer. Austin attorney Aaron Allison offers free initial consultations so that you can learn your legal options with no obligation.
Liability in rideshare and taxi cab accidents is determined in the same way as regular car accidents. That is, any driver involved may be liable or drivers may share liability, depending on the circumstances and negligence involved. However, passengers in taxi cabs and other vehicles are generally not responsible at all for a crash. This means that, if you sustained a personal injury while riding in a taxi or rideshare car, you can almost always collect compensation from someone’s insurance. This may include your driver’s policy as well as the insurance of any other driver involved.
If you were struck by a cab or rideshare driver as a pedestrian or bicyclist, then you may be able to recover compensation as well. Although, Texas comparative fault laws may bar you from recovery if you bear most of responsibility for the car crash. This means, if you contributed to 50 percent or less of the wreck, you can file a personal injury claim.
In the event that the rideshare or cab driver is to blame, then your options for recovery depend on who insures the vehicle. Texas laws require all drivers on the road to carry car insurance. However, taxi cab and rideshare drivers may require an additional policy or higher amount of coverage, depending on local regulations. Most taxi cab companies provide commercial car insurance for their drivers, which will cover passenger injuries. If the driver owns the vehicle or operates independently, then the driver may be personally responsible for having insurance. The minimum amount of insurance required for taxis is the same as personal policy minimums. In Texas, that means a taxi company or driver must carry $30,000 of personal injury liability protection per person, $60,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage.
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In Austin, Texas, finding a workers’ compensation attorney you can trust is essential after a workplace injury. At Aaron Allison Law Firm, trust isn’t just a word—it’s the foundation of every client relationship.
If you sustained injuries as a rideshare passenger, your claim may be much more complex. Ridesharing companies must provide a certain level of insurance for drivers who are actively “working.” In general, this means the time between accepting a fare arriving at the passenger’s destination. In many cases, these companies may carry up to $1 million in liability protection. However, rideshare companies usually contend that, after car accidents, rideshare drivers must use their personal car insurance policies to pay for the damages. Then, the company’s insurance will only cover damages in excess of the personal policy.
For personal injury victims, this can mean dealing with different insurance companies that both deny liability and refuse to pay. Therefore, if a taxi or rideshare driver caused your injuries or loved one’s wrongful death, contact an Austin car accident lawyer today. An attorney can deal with difficult insurance adjusters for you and fight to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
Filing a claim for any kind of car crash can be confusing. However, if a taxi or rideshare driver was to blame, you may face additional difficulties. Austin car accident lawyer Aaron Allison can eliminate this confusion. He can investigate your wreck and represent your personal injury or wrongful death claim so you can concentrate on healing.
We offer free initial consultations and contingency fee arrangements. Call (512) 474-8346 or contact us online to schedule your first meeting.
For 50 years, my father, served as a trial lawyer to get just compensation for the people of Austin. At age 14, I began to take up the mantle to continue my father’s practice as a second generation trial lawyer serving Austin’s community. The strength of his legacy continues through its commitments to a communal presence, honoring that each case is as unique as the individual pursuing compensation.
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If your in an accident or have an issue with a workers comp issue Aaron Allison is the guy to call. He is the attorney who will get you everything you need plus will give you the right advise on what to do and how to do it. Mr. Allison will take time out of his day, which can be hours, talking to you and giving you valuable advise on your legal issues. He always calls you back and always remembers details of what you have discussed in the past. One of my favorite things about him is he is not your typical B.S. attorney your used to dealing with. He always talks to you in a honest and straight forward way and he always clarifies if you don’t understand. Very easy guy to talk to, who will fight tooth and nail for you and will always have your best interest at heart.
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When you schedule your free consultation with a personal injury and accident lawyer in Austin, Texas, it’s important to come prepared with any questions you may have. Here are some common questions clients often ask us:
To begin the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit, you should schedule a consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney in Austin. During the initial meeting, you will present the details of your claim to your attorney, including how your injury occurred, and the circumstances under which it occurred. If you agree to hire that attorney, then he or she will file a personal injury claim on your behalf, and the process will go from there.
It can take months, or, in some cases, years to settle a personal injury claim. The duration of the case will depend entirely upon the facts and circumstances of the claim. Some cases will take at least a year from the time the complaint is filed to settle, while others could take about six months. Talk to our Austin personal injury attorneys to get an idea of how long your personal injury claim could potentially take to settle.
In the state of Texas, a personal injury claim must be filed no later than two years after the date of the accident. However, certain circumstances can affect the statute of limitations for your injury claim. Consult with a Texas personal injury attorney to receive the most accurate information.
You should discuss this question with a personal injury attorney during an initial consultation. However, generally speaking, your attorney will start at a number which is higher than what you actually want. This number will include your medical expenses, lost wages, future lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages. By starting high, the insurance company may offer a lower amount, allowing you to meet in the middle at an amount closer to what you actually wanted.
Most personal injury lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning the lawyer’s fees for representing you will be deducted from your final settlement. You should always ask a personal injury lawyer what his or her fee will be during an initial consultation.
I needed an attorney, I had a fall at work and they basically denied my workman’s comp. My wife, she knew that we needed an attorney, and she really just jumped on it, pretty much. The long and short of it is we decided to go forward with it. In my experience with Aaron, he was everything that his reviews said and he did exactly what he said he was going to do. He kept in touch with me he kept my wife in the loop constantly. He fought to the very end successfully. For that...
My wife set everything up, she found Aaron, because I was in the hospital. It’s such a sea of B.S., you really have to talk to a bunch of lawyers to figure out which one is actually worth it. You have to be wary of who you are talking to when looking for an attorney. But not Aaron. Me and Aaron, we hit it off right from the get go. You can tell he’s a real person.
If you’re in an accident or have an issue with a workers comp issue Aaron Allison is the guy to call. He is the attorney who will get you everything you need plus will give you the right advise on what to do and how to do it. Mr. Allison will take time out of his day, which can be hours, talking to you and giving you valuable advise on your legal issues. He always calls you back and always remembers details of what you have discussed in the past. One of my favorite thi...
God forbid you ever find yourself hurt at work or play, hire him! I can’t say enough great things about Aaron and his team. They are reliable and attentive while at the same time fight hard to ensure a desirable outcome. It is awful to have to get an attorney, but Aaron made the process so much easier and less stressful!
Aaron, I appreciate all of the hard work. I know that you will not rest and you will not stop going after the people who hurt me. I am blessed and thankful for you and your staff. Thank you for stepping in and helping me get through this very difficult and life changing event. You always take time for me, you explain things to me, you never make me feel like I’m bothering you. I have never needed an attorney before and do not know or understand how things work. You are a g...
Worker’s comp was like year we’re denying that, we’re not responsible. I thought, that’s why I’m going to get a Worker’s Comp Attorney. I got a sit down consultation and then I was able to talk to it over. He said, if this is something you’re willing to do, I can definitely help. He explained everything real down to earth. This is what I was looking for, someone that could really help.
For 50 years, my father, served as a trial lawyer to get just compensation for the people of Austin. At age 14, I began to take up the mantle to continue my father’s practice as a second generation trial lawyer serving Austin’s community. The strength of his legacy continues through its commitments to a communal presence, honoring that each case is as unique as the individual pursuing compensation.
Admissions: admitted to practice law by the Texas Supreme Court, the Federal Court for the Western District of Texas, 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and to the Supreme Court of the United States.
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