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Jan 5, 2024
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become increasingly used by Americans in recent years – whether for traveling to and from work, for getting from Point A to Point B, or for sightseeing and leisure. But rideshare accidents happen frequently, often leading to serious injuries and even fatalities.
Filing a civil claim after an Uber or Lyft accident can help ensure that the victim secures financial compensation for things like hospital and medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma. If you’ve been injured in an Uber/Lyft accident, contact Dordulian Law Group’s skilled, experienced, and proven Los Angeles, California, rideshare accident attorneys today for a free and confidential consultation. Our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys is standing by 24/7 to assist you with your case and answer any questions you have.
Let’s review the steps you should take after being injured in a rideshare accident below.
Steps to Take After a California Uber or Lyft Accident Injury
You may be entitled to compensation if you have been injured by an Uber/Lyft driver’s negligence or recklessness. The rideshare company – whether Uber or Lyft – must be notified of your injury first by filing a claim at the company’s claims department. Your claim submission will start the negotiations process, but this is just the beginning of your road to recovering maximum financial compensation for various damages.
Uber and Lyft have sufficient insurance policies up to $1 million which are in place to cover the majority of accidents. It’s true that rideshare drivers who are found negligent in car accidents may be liable for up to $1,000,000 in damages. To make a successful claim, follow the steps below and contact a Dordulian Law Group (DLG) Los Angeles Uber & Lyft accident lawyer who is experienced in handling these types of civil cases today.
Uber and Lyft are frequently involved in lawsuits – and often for a variety of case types. Some of the most common Uber/Lyft claims include:
Let’s look at the first two in greater detail:
California law requires that Uber/Lyft only hire drivers who are able to meet certain requirements:
Unfortunately, Uber and Lyft background checks can be unreliable. Third-party background checks utilized by rideshare companies are faster and cheaper, but often miss critical criminal record data points. Uber/Lyft are able to save money and increase the number of drivers, but this is often at the expense of rideshare passenger safety.
Uber and Lyft passengers may be put at risk due to the insufficient screening procedures utilized by rideshare companies. In applicable cases, Dordulian Law Group’s Uber/Lyft accident attorneys in Los Angeles will fight to prove that Uber’s hiring standards were inadequate and put you at risk.
Dordulian Law Group’s Uber & Lyft accident attorneys in Los Angeles may seek punitive and compensatory damages from the respective rideshare company for the wrongful actions and unfortunate consequences they caused – whether in a motor vehicle collision or sexual assault case.
In an Uber or Lyft accident, the injured plaintiff can seek compensation for damages such as:
Our aggressive rideshare accident lawyers will seek maximized compensation for your injuries from the at-fault Uber/Lyft driver, their insurer, and the respective company. To get the compensation you deserve, it is important to prove negligence in your California rideshare accident case. That’s where hiring the best Uber or Lyft accident attorney can be to your advantage.
You can be confident that DLG’s rideshare accident lawyers will deliver the results needed to give you peace of mind. We will not settle for less than the maximum financial damages for your Uber or Lyft injury.
Hiring a DLG Uber/Lyft accident attorney to handle your case can be in your best interest for many reasons. In fact, Uber/Lyft accident victims who hire private lawyers often receive a higher financial settlement for their claim.
The Insurance Research Council (IRC), for example, recently conducted a report that confirmed the following statistics regarding personal injury claims.
DLG offers free and confidential consultations for Uber/Lyft accident injuries. We will review your case facts and present you with the legal options available to protect your rights and ensure that you receive the maximum cash settlement you deserve.
The most common question that we hear from Uber and Lyft accident victims is, “What is the value of my case?” Depending on your injuries, and the negligence of the Uber/Lyft driver, a civil lawsuit could be worth a substantial amount of money.
Your California Uber/Lyft injury lawsuit value will depend on the specific circumstances surrounding the accident. When you hire DLG’s rideshare accident attorneys, you can rest assured that we will work hard to obtain the highest financial compensation possible that includes all damages.
You may be entitled to financial compensation if you were injured in an Uber or Lyft crash due to negligence, whether you were a driver, passenger, or pedestrian. If negligence or carelessness causes an Uber or Lyft accident injury, the responsible party is liable for your expenses such as medical costs, lost wages, and more.
Call DLG at 866-GO-SEE-SAM today for a no-obligation consultation. After an Uber or Lyft injury, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Don’t let the at-fault party or insurance company takes advantage of your rights. Protect yourself from financial loss after an Uber or Lyft injury by contacting DLG’s rideshare accident attorneys today.
We never charge an upfront fee to clients injured in Uber or Lyft accidents – you will not pay a dime until after we recover the maximum amount of financial damages available for your case.
Contact the experienced team at DLG now – we’re available to help you 24/7. And with more than $100,000,000 recovered in settlements and jury verdicts for our clients and a success rate of 98%, you can rest assured that your Uber/Lyft injury lawsuit is in good hands.
We provide Uber and Lyft accident legal services to clients in California, as well as throughout the United States. If you’ve been injured in a rideshare accident in any of the following California locations, contact DLG today:
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Call DLG’s California Cómo presentar un reclamo por accidente de Uber o Lyft en California today at 866-GO-SEE-SAM to schedule your free consultation.
Sam Dordulian is an award-winning sexual abuse lawyer with over 25 years' experience helping survivors secure justice. As a former sex crimes prosecutor and Deputy District Attorney for L.A. County, he secured life sentences against countless sexual predators. Mr. Dordulian currently serves on the National Leadership Council for RAINN.
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