Uber/Lyft Accidents
California Uber And Lyft Accident Attorney
One of the best creations ever was ridesharing. Companies like Uber and Lyft have made life a lot easier for millions of people. It reduces the problem of drunk driving and offers a way for people who don’t drive to get around. It’s cheaper and more convenient than a taxi. It’s also offered job opportunities to thousands of people across the country. However, car accidents are still a very real possibility when using a ridesharing service. Injuries caused by car accidents are often serious and expensive. If you have suffered harm in an accident as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft call us 619-882-5993 to assess the best way to handle your accident, don’t face the insurance companies alone.
What Steps Should You Take After An Uber Or A Lyft Accident?
We recommend anyone involved in an accident with in a rideshare company take the following steps:
Check For Injuries
The first step is to see whether everyone is okay after the accident. Your safety is important. You shouldn’t get out of the vehicle in the middle of a busy road. In case of injuries to anyone in the vehicle, call paramedics even if the injuries seem to be minor. Never disregard an injury just because it looks minor – it can be more serious than it appears. Having proof of injuries will also lay the proper foundation for your future personal injury claim. Without medical reports, our personal injury lawyer will find it much harder to prove the extent of your harm. The more documents you could provide as proof of your injuries, the higher the chances are for receiving adequate compensation.
Gather Evidence From The Accident
The next step is to document the details of the car accident. This information is important to support your claim along the way. Our rideshare accident lawyers in California should have all the information about the accident to carry out the case. Try to take photos of the incident as proof of the accident. This is important for us to fight the case for you.
Get Contact Information For All Involved Parties
Once you complete these steps, make sure you take the appropriate measures you would usually take after any car accident. Collect the license plate, insurance, and contact details from all the drivers who are responsible for the accident. If there are any witnesses to the accident, collect their contact details and names by talking to them politely. Contact the police and have them file a report – which is important to be used as evidence for the case.
Contact An Attorney
Make sure you are in touch with a reliable Uber or Lyft car accident lawyer. You should speak to a professional attorney as soon as possible when you are involved in an Uber or Lyft accident. Any delay can ruin your chances of winning the case. Schedule your treatments immediately because any delay can lead to lost evidence and compromise the case. Your memory tends to fade with time. You should not fail to meet the statute of limitations for your injury case in the city of California. If this happens, you will be losing your right to pursue compensation for your injuries.
How An Uber/Lyft Accident Is Different From Other Car Accidents?
Ridesharing companies have multiple insurance coverages. The driver, company, and other parties are insured. You may not have an idea about these policies but an Uber wreck lawyer will know about these extra policies. That’s why you should work with our attorneys when you are involved in an Uber or Lyft car accident.
Your injuries may not be apparent at first like with any other car accident. Insurance providers may take advantage of such a situation and convince you to settle quickly. You will lose the right to recover any unforeseen damages from the accident if you sign away quickly.
Who Is Liable For Rideshare Accident Injuries?
An attorney is the best person to identify the parties who should be liable for your injuries. That’s why you need to work with our skilled rideshare lawyers at all times.
When it comes to an Uber or Lyft accident, the possibility of liability can be pinned on either party or multiple parties at the same time. A reliable car accident lawyer will help you identify the party or parties responsible for the accidents and the injuries caused to you.
The Uber or Lyft Driver
When the Uber or Lyft driver is proven negligent in his/her duty and care to passengers, your compensation claim will be provided by the personal insurance provider of the Uber or Lyft driver. In case you have been injured due to the negligence of the Uber or Lyft driver, you should consult the Uber or Lyft lawyer to discuss how to recover damages from the driver’s insurance coverage.
Ridesharing Company
In some cases, the ridesharing company itself can be held responsible for the negligent actions of the driver. But ridesharing platforms such as Lyft and Uber have signed agreements with their drivers as independent contractors. The company might deny responsibility for any compensation claim under such circumstances. But the reputable Uber or Lyft accident lawyer can argue your case on the lines of shared liability of the ridesharing company. This is important if the personal insurance cover of the driver is insufficient for your claim. An experienced attorney can site a ruling directing the company’s insurance coverage be extended to passengers during the time of the Uber or Lyft accident.
Related Third Parties
Some ridesharing accidents occur due to the negligence of another party. If this is the case, you can file a compensation claim with the insurance provider of the third party. For example, some accidents happen due to the lack of proper signage on a highway maintenance project. Another example is when the accident is caused due to a poorly manufactured vehicle spare part.
When the accident is a result of a negligent third party, you have no time to waste. You should call a reputable Uber or Lyft lawyer near California as soon as possible. The sooner you discuss the accident with our lawyers, the faster we will help you collect the required evidence and file a compensation claim within the stipulated time frame.
The Uber or Lyft Passenger
When you ride with us, your safety is our responsibility. When you are injured due to their negligence, you deserve the right compensation. The passenger is an innocent victim of the accident. You don’t have much to prove under such circumstances. The biggest challenge of the victim is to prove how bad his or her injuries are. This is where professional legal assistance is needed. We will help you to determine the full extent of your injuries so that you will receive full compensation.
Car insurance coverage for Uber and Lyft drivers is designed to cover the injuries of the passenger in the event of a car accident. Uber or Lyft offers underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage to their drivers in case he or she doesn’t have sufficient personal insurance coverage. But you should not consider Uber or Lyft to be your allies because these companies will do whatever possible to keep their money. We will do their best to put the responsibility for the accident on the other party.
If you have been injured due to the negligence of an Uber or Lyft driver, your best option is to work with a reliable Uber or Lyft car accident lawyer in California. A reliable lawyer will do everything under their power to get you the best outcome possible under such circumstances. Don’t let someone tell you that you are not eligible for fair compensation for your injuries. You have the right to seek compensation if you have been injured due to an Uber or Lyft accident. You should seek compensation for pain, suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and all other damages.
How Will A Lyft/Uber Accident Lawyer Help Me?
When you are not represented by a professional lawyer, you are at the mercy of large insurance companies. They don’t care about your well-being. They will offer inadequate settlements or delay your payment to their advantage.
Most injury victims are eager to settle quickly and forget about the accident. Insurance companies will look at your case differently when they know that you are being represented by an attorney. This is the best way to get the compensation you deserve. Let our Uber/Lyft accident attorneys help you!
How Can Your Attorney Help Receive The Compensation You Deserve?
Once the liable parties in the accident are identified, our lawyers can begin to work on your compensation claim. You should provide us with your medical bills and salary receipts to prove your financial losses for him or her to work on your compensation claim. Sometimes, intangible losses will be evaluated to determine the compensation claim amount. We will help recover the compensation you deserve depending on the nature of your case and account for the following types of damages:
- Economic Damages
Economic damages affect your finances and are quantifiable. They may include medical treatments, emergency room fees, hospitalization expenses, loss of wages, and property damage. We will evaluate your economic losses in full – including your past and present wages as well as medical expenses. - Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are difficult to calculate at times. This is a major burden to the injured as well as his or her family. If the injuries resulting from the accident have caused intense pain and suffering or made you incapacitated in some way or another, we will file for non-economic damages in addition to economic damages. - Punitive Damages
Even though you won’t be able to claim for punitive damages for all accidents, we may advise you to file a lawsuit if there is grave negligence on the part of the driver who caused the crash. This type of lawsuit is complex because it needs extensive investigations and evidence. That’s why you should always work with a trusted Uber or Lyft wreck attorney.
Should I File A Lawsuit Or Accept A Settlement?
We will advise you on whether to file a lawsuit or settle the case out of the local California courtroom. The right answer to this question may depend on whether the other party is willing to honor your proposed settlement or not. Our attorneys have the experience to sit down with the insurance company of the defendant and discuss the settlement details on your behalf. If the insurance provider agrees to your proposed settlement amount, there is no need to further proceed with the case.
We will give you important reasons to accept the settlement of it is within your proposed range. You should discuss all options with a lawyer to understand whether you should accept the settlement or proceed with a lawsuit.
Call Us Immediately for Free Consultation
Unfortunately, every year, many people experience personal injury accidents and suffer from serious physical injuries that alter their way of life. With our lawyers' professional case handling experience and ability to master all the details of legal liability will clear any doubts and questions regarding how much compensation you could get after the injury. Personal Injury Law Group has successfully resolved hundreds of personal injury cases and recovered millions of dollars for clients.
Please call us today for a free consultation about your case at (858)-952-1901, and as always, if you don't win you pay no costs and no fees. There is no obligation and our friendly staff and attorneys stand at the ready to champion your case.
Call Us Immediately for Free Consultation
Unfortunately, every year, many people experience personal injury accidents and suffer from serious physical injuries that alter their way of life. With our lawyers' professional case handling experience and ability to master all the details of legal liability will clear any doubts and questions regarding how much compensation you could get after the injury. Personal Injury Law Group has successfully resolved hundreds of personal injury cases and recovered millions of dollars for clients.
Please call us today for a free consultation about your case at (858)-952-1901, and as always, if you don't win you pay no costs and no fees. There is no obligation and our friendly staff and attorneys stand at the ready to champion your case.
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