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While the applications provide a convenient solution for transportation, the services also present unique issues when it comes to liability and insurance coverage in auto accidents."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"68709b67792f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"6bdcbd54731f0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"If you or someone you know has recently been injured in a car accident involving Uber, Lyft, or another ride-share service, our team of personal injury lawyers at Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. is available to help you better understand your rights and your potential ability to recover money damages because of the accident."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"3255157e98d2","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"6206b40b18d90","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Determining who is liable for an accident, and whether the ride-share service can be held liable for your damages, will depend on the unique circumstances of an accident. In many cases, the determination of whether a ride-share service can be held liable depends the driver’s conduct at the time of the accident:"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"81e6ff217de7","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"abed03da16770","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Transporting a passenger?"},{"_key":"abed03da16771","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" If a driver is transporting a passenger or is in route to a pickup location, the service’s insurance will cover damages caused by the driver. Under Colorado law, a driver, or the ride-share service, must maintain $1,000,000 in coverage for prearranged ride."}],"level":1,"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"23f90fb5b6e5","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"74fb5808ec620","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Between trips?"},{"_key":"74fb5808ec621","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" This situation applies when a driver is technically on duty but has not connected with a prospective passenger. Under these circumstances, Colorado law mandates that the driver carry insurance with the following minimum policy limits: $50,000/$100,000/$30,000 ($50,000 for injuries per person, $100,000 cap per accident, and $30,000 for property damage)."}],"level":1,"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"983411304763","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"96c7308841ef0","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Offline?"},{"_key":"96c7308841ef1","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" If a ride-share driver is not currently transporting a passenger or using the application to access available passengers, the driver’s personal insurance will provide the coverage for accidents caused by the driver. All drivers, including ride-share drivers, must carry state-mandated automobile insurance."}],"level":1,"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"0801ad16be43","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"a8b6175719280","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Whether a ride-share service can be held liable for accidents caused by its driver is a relatively new legal issue, which means these cases can quickly become complex. If you were involved in an accident involving a ride-share driver, you can find the information and representation you need by speaking to an attorney at Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. Our legal team has helped numerous auto accident victims effectively hold at-fault parties liable for damages caused in an accident, and we are prepared to help you as well."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"b5303d64c811","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"85d7251904930","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"For a free consultation, contact us today."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"}],"author":{"image":{"asset":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[],"fallback":{"src":"https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hn22l5cs/production/a4836534f6fd584608fc3c80ec2e60b4108d5dda-256x256.png?w=256&h=256&auto=format","srcSet":"https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hn22l5cs/production/a4836534f6fd584608fc3c80ec2e60b4108d5dda-256x256.png?w=256&h=256&auto=format 256w","sizes":"(min-width: 256px) 256px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#b18660","width":256,"height":256}}},"name":"Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C."}},"site":{"siteMetadata":{"siteUrl":"https://staging-jbp-legal.netlify.app"}}},"pageContext":{"id":"-171c34fc-0917-5510-86a4-c31da54b3ce6","prev":{"id":"-30eb5fff-6251-5520-a9d2-8d00fc5bd812","publishedAt":"2017-03-10T23:59:00.000Z","slug":{"current":"will-repealing-obamacare-affect-my-medicare-"}},"next":{"id":"-16b329a9-6952-5b2f-9ccd-418fd9806441","publishedAt":"2017-02-27T23:52:00.000Z","slug":{"current":"how-is-child-custody-determined-"}}}},
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