California Rideshare Accident Lawyers
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Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have diversified the options we have in transportation by offering a reliable and easy way to get a ride (private or group) using simple smartphone apps. There is no denying that these services match our convenience but they also come with several complications. If you or your family have suffered injuries in an accident while sharing a ride, a ridesharing accident attorney can help recover damages.
Resolving the accidents involving rideshare vehicles and drivers is a complicated task. Companies like Uber and Lyft have complex insurance policies that put the victims through a struggle with complicated paperwork and low settlement offers that cannot even cover the hospital expenses, let alone the loss of wage costs.
Rideshare accidents usually involve three insurance agencies: personal insurer of the rideshare driver, the insurer of the ridesharing company, and the insurance companies of other drivers involved in the accident. The insurance companies may claim that none of the parties were at fault or attempt to diminish your injuries. In case you were a driver involved in an accident with a rideshare car, either corporation may deny the liability.
In the situations discussed above, recovering the deserving compensation could be difficult without appropriate legal assistance. At Culver City Legal, our reliable team of rideshare lawyers can negotiate with these corporations and make sure that what you say is heard.
According to US laws, all Americans are eligible for fair compensation on suffering injuries due to the negligence of the other party. Our rideshare attorneys ensure that your rights are safeguarded-no matter what US state the accident took place in.
Here are the steps you should take after a ridesharing accident.
Car accidents could lead to serious injuries. Even if the victims do not complain about pain or show visible injury symptoms, call 911 to bring the emergency response team to the spot right away. Symptoms do not often appear immediately after the accident and you should never delay the medical treatment.
If you are sure it is safe to do so, collect the license numbers and insurance information of all the drivers involved, specifically the rideshare driver. Take pictures of the road, vehicles and of any factors that might have contributed to the accident in some way. You may also take the screenshot of your Lyft/Uber driver’s information on your rideshare app. This information may come of use later.
As the police are conducting preliminary interrogation, explain to them exactly what you saw and experienced. Do not let anyone speak on your behalf, even your driver. While speaking to the driver, do not say anything more than what you should. In case, you were in the other vehicle, do not admit to any type of fault because there is a chance that you may share untrue information out of stress.
Look around to see if there are any witnesses who would have seen what happened exactly. Try to know whether they are willing to share their contact information. If the case reaches the court, witness testimonials can influence the court’s ruling.
If you think that it is time to inform your insurer about the accident, explain to them what happened and tell them that the accident is still under investigation. If the representatives of the driver’s or rideshare company’s insurer give an offer of early settlement or ask for a statement, do not agree to both. As per the law, you have all rights to investigate an accident and get the maximum settlement you deserve. Make sure you are backed by the best legal firm.
It is a fact that the insurance company of your rideshare service will exclusively have their business goals in mind and is not going to protect your interests. Ridesharing accident claims are often complicated. Hiring a proven rideshare accident lawyer who has adequate knowledge about dealing with these complicated cases will help you maximize the compensation you will be awarded.
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