What Does a Rideshare Accident Attorney Do?
We have mastered rideshare accident defense in Cade with years of practice. Certainly, we have handled many cases relating to rideshare, Uber, and Lyft accidents in Cade. We often use the following tactics to handle a case of wrongful injury or wrongful death involving an erring rideshare driver:
- Effectively counter any rideshare defense
- Examine the driver’s previous records relating to traffic violations
- Examine potential criminal records
- Work to prove that the company under scrutiny negligibly contracted a driver with a questionable record
It’s essential to know your rights. Even in a case where the court is investigating your fault, our experienced attorneys and personal injury experts at Laborde Law Firm can help you negotiate for a minimized percentage of responsibility, ensuring you win a fair settlement for damages.
Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.
ClientShould I Claim Compensation?
Remember: no two accident cases are alike. No attorney can tell a client he will get a specific dollar amount in a compensation claim. Regardless, an experienced rideshare accident attorney can give a reasonably accurate estimate.
In 2019, Louisiana passed a law to regulate app-based rideshare services. The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) helped drive a state-wide regulation that formulated the new law. Under these regulations, the Department of Transportation and Development agreed that rideshare services should be subjected to the same regulations that taxicabs already adhered to.
Factors for Calculating Compensation
Our attorneys at Laborde Earls Law Firm will look at your case specifics and compare it with other similar cases they have dealt with in the past.
Here are some factors that they may use to calculate the potential value of your rideshare accident case:
- The accident’s psychological impact
- The severity of your injuries
- Current and future medical expenses
- Potential loss of income (now & future)
- Permanent injuries, home modifications
- Major or permanent injuries (cost of long-term care)
- If someone died in a rideshare crash, the deceased’s next of kin can file a claim for wrongful death against the guilty parties
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientWho Should Pay for My Injuries?
Rideshare drivers in Cade are independent contractors and they aren’t employees of the company they serve. Since rideshare drivers are their own entities, no company can hold them responsible whenever an accident happens.
In this scenario, the burden of dealing with an accident claim will rest on the individual rideshare driver, the passengers, and any other vehicles involved in the claim.
Factors That Determine if the Rideshare Driver Is to Blame
Here are some factors that determine the guilt of a rideshare driver in an accident:
- The status of the driver vis-à-vis the rideshare service during the accident: Was the driver active and available for rides? Was he off the clock? Such factors matter.
- Does the driver have liability insurance for his vehicle?
- What type of coverage does the company offer to their driver? Some companies require drivers to take liability insurance. Others provide extended coverage for drivers whenever they’re actively at work.
You can sue rideshare directly when you suffer injuries in an accident. However, it depends on the specifics of the accident itself. Since rideshare drivers are independent contractors, pursuing a case directed at the company itself can be complicated.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientDeadline for Rideshare Accident Claims
Louisiana law allows victims of rideshare accidents to file a legal claim for compensation for up to two years (CC Art. 3492). However, this law doesn’t apply to matters of insurance claims.
You must file such cases of a rideshare accident within two years of the accident’s date. Louisiana law doesn’t restrict the amount of compensation that a victim may receive in a claim, as long as the claim the victim files within the prescribed timelines.
They treated us like no other people would. Whenever we needed something they were there for us. I put my trust in them and I don’t regret it.
ClientWrongful Death Rideshare Accident Lawsuit
A wrongful death case (CC Art. 2315.2) is usually brought to our attention by the deceased’s loved ones. Such incidents typically result from recklessness, negligence, or even a deliberate act. In such cases, we commonly pursue the following types of damages and compensation:
- Medical bills/burial expenses
- Compensation for the surviving family members’ pain and suffering due to their loved one’s absence
- Compensation for lost wages the deceased would have earned in a normal life expectancy
- Punitive damages against the person or persons who caused the death
Have These Lawyers Helped Other Rideshare Accident Victims?
Over the years, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers has proved its mettle as an all-encompassing resource ready to link Cade rideshare accident victims with the best legal specialist in town. We are equipped to counter the insurance company’s legal submission.
We want the case to yield a swift and fair monetary settlement to your advantage. We have helped scores of rideshare accident victims in Cade to win significant compensation payouts. We believe we can help you with any rideshare case in Cade.
What Do You Charge for Legal Services?
The attorneys at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers will not charge you anything in the form of advance payment before working on your case. Our system of payment is called a “contingency fee” arrangement. Under this system, we first work on your case and make sure we win the case and secure the desired compensation. We will take a percentage of these fees only after the case is concluded and settled and processing the final payout.
Contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today
Our lawyers are equipped to track court-filing deadlines and governmental agency timelines. We have experience in preparing needed documents and administering court-required paperwork.
Our lawyers are acquainted with state and federal laws relating to Cade rideshare accidents. We can objectively speak for you and argue your rideshare accident to win the highest amount of compensation.
Call our offices to benefit from free compensation.
