Over $50M Recovered in the Past Seven Years
At the Tenge Law Firm LLC, our goal is to achieve the best possible result for our clients as soon as possible. Each case and each client is different, so we work directly with clients to meet their needs for medical care and personal situations. We have enjoyed great success, with exceedingly high client satisfaction, using this approach.
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$3,250,000 Rollover auto accident involving defective roof and serious injuries
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$1,475,000 Auto accident with head, neck and back injuries
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$950,000 Car accident with brain injury and orthopedic injuries
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$750,000 Policy Limits – Low speed auto accident leading to minor stroke
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$533,000 Trial Verdict - Client hit by airborne patio umbrella with facial scar and concussion.
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$450,000 Pedestrian hit by car
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$300,000 Four-car accident resulting in vertebral fracture and facial injuries
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$200,000 Auto accident with facial injuries
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$120,000 Slip-and-fall at fast food restaurant
Contributing Factors in Rideshare Accidents
As mentioned above, technology has become a major cause of rideshare accidents, providing a new host of distractions. But it is just one factor in a rideshare accident and your injuries could have been the result of:
- Driver distraction: Rideshare drivers have several different sources of distraction, including noisy passengers, app notifications, calls from angry clients, and often complicated GPS instructions.
- Driver fatigue: The more people they transport to their destinations, the more money rideshare drivers make. This causes them to pack on multiple hours, often working late-nights to ferry passengers between hotels and Denver International Airport. If they drift often, they put themselves, their passengers, and other drivers at danger.
- Speeding: Rideshare drivers are in a hurry to pick up passengers and get them to their destinations, so they can accept more rides and earn more money. Despite common knowledge that speeding is a major factor in most accidents, drivers will still do it to pick-up a new client or as a result of passenger demands. Whatever the reason, they should always obey the speed limit.
- Tailgating: Following too closely is dangerous driving behavior, but all too common, particularly in heavy traffic. A rideshare driver who is tailgating may not be able to stop in time to avoid a collision with the vehicle ahead.
- Impaired driving: Alcohol and drug use can significantly impair reaction time and driving ability. Although impaired driving is illegal for Uber and Lyft drivers, as well as any other person operating a motor vehicle, major rideshare companies do not conduct random drug and alcohol testing to prevent it.
Hundreds of 5-star Reviews. Exceptional Results
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"Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient"
I highly recommend this law firm! They take care of everything in a timely manner & alleviate any harassment while you recover from injuries. Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient...if you need an attorney, Tenge Law is the place to go!
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"They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well."
Paige and Nina were a delight to work with. They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well. They made me feel like I was in good hands and could trust them!
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"They treated me like family"
Todd, Liz and Nina were amazing. They handled my case very professionally. I recommend this law firm to anyone looking for a great firm. They treated me like family
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"Would highly recommend to anyone!!"
Tenge Law Firm helped me out when I was in a accident that involved my whole family. They were great and fast with the entire process, and were awesome at keeping me updated throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend to anyone!!
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"Definitely made it a stress-free experience"
Brenda was my attorney. She was amazing, helped me through the whole process. Definitely made it a stress-free experience, especially after going through something so traumatic! Was extremely attentive and always kept me updated on how my case was going! I would 1000% recommend them to everyone and anyone!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
- Zitlaly O.
How Does Rideshare Liability Insurance Work?
In addition to a driver’s personal auto insurance coverage, Lyft and Uber both provide liability coverage for rideshare accidents. However, the amount of coverage available varies based on whether or not the driver is “on the clock” or driving for personal reasons. For insurance purposes, driver activity is classified into different phases:
- When driver mode is off: When the driver is not logged into the ridesharing app, the driver’s personal auto insurance policy applies. At this point, you would file a standard car accident claim.
- When the app is in driver mode, but the driver has not yet accepted a ride request: Both Lyft and Uber provide liability coverage of up to $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage in this phase.
- From when the driver accepts a ride request until the ride has ended: Lyft’s primary liability insurance kicks in during this phase, with $1,000,000 in available coverage per incident. If the driver carries commercial auto insurance or personal auto insurance with specific coverage for ridesharing, Lyft’s policy will cover damages in excess of the driver’s policy limits.
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Reviews
When our clients are happy, they say so. Whether we’re being described for how well we communicate, our responsiveness, or the quality of our service, we’re consistently rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by those we represent.
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Ratings
As an industry leader in the field of personal injury, we're proud to maintain a superb 10.0 out of 10.0 rating on AVVO.com, have a preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and have recently been awarded Client Champion Platinum status from Lawyers.com.
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Results
In the last ten years, we've recovered $50 million on behalf of our clients. Our motto is simple - You do what you need to do physically recover, and we'll handle the rest.
At the Tenge Law Firm LLC, we feel a profound responsibility to ensure our client’s physical and emotional well being during one of the worst times of their life. We've put together a page of resources to help you gain legal expertise and education about the law.
Recovering Compensation
If you have been injured in a rideshare accident that was someone else’s fault, you are entitled to pursue economic and noneconomic damages. Your economic damages may include property damage to your vehicle and past and future medical expenses for required treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation. They may also include lost wages for the time you are unable to work because of your injuries. This can extend to any impairments you may have suffered, resulting in compensation for a loss of earning potential.
If your injuries are painful, disfiguring, or limit your activities, your noneconomic damages may include physical and emotional pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional stress, and a diminished quality of life.
Fair and Thorough Legal Representation
Because there are many layers to a rideshare accident and multiple insurance policies involved, each insurance company will try to limit the amount of compensation they pay out, either by offering reduced compensation or denying claims. To ensure you have a fair shot at recovery, both medically and financially, you will need to contact a skilled auto accident attorney who can:
- Investigate your accident to determine fault and liability
- Collect and preserve evidence to support your claim
- Assess the full extent of your losses, past, present, and future
- Negotiate skillfully with insurance companies on your behalf
- Fight effectively for the compensation you deserve in court, if necessary
When you bring your case to a Denver rideshare accident attorney at the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, we will shoulder the majority of the legal work so you can focus on recovering. Our history of success speaks for itself and we are fully equipped to handle negotiations with rideshare companies and their representatives, and will even take your claim to court, if it comes to that point.
Call us at (720) 818-9044 to schedule a free consultation to learn about your rights after a rideshare accident.
