Since the dawning of rideshare services, Uber and other companies like it have exploded in popularity. Uber has provided a solution for individuals without their vehicles, tourists and business travelers.

Airports are often crowded with Uber vehicles and other rideshare cars. This overcrowding can easily contribute to a car crash. If an Uber driver’s negligence contributed to an accident, then the injured parties might have a claim.

If you or your loved one was injured in an Uber accident while at Atlantic City International Airport, then contact Petrillo & Goldberg to discuss your case.

Atlantic City International Airport

Atlantic City International Airport is a commercial and general public airport. It began as a naval air station in 1942 on land leased from Atlantic City, New Jersey. In 1958, the city transferred the lease to the Federal Aviation Administration. Later the property was sold to the federal government. The city kept ownership of 84 acres and the civilian airport terminal and its support facilities. Now the airport is a joint civil-military airport.

What Is Uber?

Uber is a rideshare company that launched in 2009 in San Francisco, California. By 2014, Uber was in 100 cities, which increased to 500 cities in 2016. Uber is one of the most popular rideshare apps, with over 50 million users each month. To request an Uber ride, the user must sign into the app. Next, they must enter the destination and confirm the pickup location. The Uber app matches the request to a nearby driver. Lastly, the user must accept and confirm the driver. While waiting to be picked up, the user can track the driver’s location. Once the Uber arrives, the user will be taken to their destination.

Uber Accidents at Atlantic City International Airport

Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) services over one million passengers annually. With the influx of people entering and leaving ACY, Uber drivers have to maneuver safely through the airport premises. However, a driver who fails to follow the New Jersey traffic laws may cause an accident. Uber accidents may occur due to many factors. Some of the most common causes of car crashes are:

DUI/DWI
Distracted driving
Speeding
Driving too closely
Unsafe lane changes
Reckless driving

After an Uber accident at the ACY, an Uber passenger or the driver and passengers of the other vehicle(s) involved may be injured or have damage to their car. These damages and injuries may range from mild to severe. The most common car collision injuries include:

Broken bones
Sprains and strains
Spinal and back injuries
Bruises, cuts and scrapes
Neck injuries
Whiplash

Anyone injured in a crash with an Uber driver may seek compensation for their injuries and damages from the driver and Uber. Legal action is possible.

Compensation After an Uber Accident at Atlantic City International Airport

An Uber driver who is found to be at-fault for an accident is responsible for compensating the injured victim. The injured party is entitled to seek compensation for their injuries and damages that resulted from the accident. Most commonly, injured victims are entitled to compensation for:

Medical expenses
Disfigurement
Loss of enjoyment of life
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Mental anguish

Uber carries insurance coverage on their drivers’ vehicles. The policy amount is determined by the status of the Uber driver at the time of the accident. There are three periods or driver statuses:

Period 1: The driver is logged off the Uber app. In case of an accident, the driver’s personal insurance policy covers the damages to anyone injured.
Period 2: The driver is waiting for a passenger request, and they are logged in to the Uber app. In case of an accident, the Uber insurance policy comes into play. The policy coverage is $50,000 for bodily injury to one person in a single accident; $100,000 for bodily injury to more than one person in a single accident; and $25,000 damage to property in the accident.
Period 3: The driver is logged in to the app and is on the way to pick up a passenger or in the process of driving a passenger. In case of an accident, the Uber 1-million-dollar insurance policy will cover the accident.