Rideshare companies have changed how we get around cities and towns of all sizes. Recent research shows they have also added to an increase in car accidents and fatalities. If you or a loved one was injured in a collision with a rideshare vehicle, we will help you recover compensation. Our Forest Hill rideshare accident lawyer will also help families who lost a loved one in an accident.
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we handle every aspect of your rideshare accident case. We start with a free consultation to learn about the details of your case. Our law firm will investigate your accident, identify the negligent party, and establish financial liability. While our personal injury lawyers build your case for financial recovery, you can concentrate on your physical recovery.
Financial Compensation After a Rideshare Accident
Determining liability after an accident with a rideshare vehicle can be complicated. Our familiarity with personal injury law means we understand how liability is determined in a ridesharing accident.
If you were injured as a passenger, we will investigate the accident and determine whether liability is assigned to the rideshare driver or the other involved driver. If you were the driver of the other involved vehicle, we work hard to establish the rideshare driver’s liability.
Recovery For Economic Damages
After proving liability, we document your economic expenses and losses. These are costs that have a direct and documentable cost. They can include:
- Past, present, and future medical bills
- Past, present, and future lost wages
- Loss of future earnings capacity
- Property damage, loss, or diminished value
As part of your case file, we will collect the bills, receipts, and other documents that prove the value of your economic damages.
Recovery For Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages cover the physical impact of the accident and its impact on you mentally and emotionally. We help you recover for:
- Physical disabilities
- Physical impairments
- Physical disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Mental distress
- Emotional anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Our team will compile the range of documents that establish the value of your recoverable non-economic damages. These can include your medical and psychological health care records.
Our Rideshare Accident Attorney in Forest Hill, LA Will Explain the Timeline
Every civil lawsuit in Louisiana must comply with its statute of limitations. You generally have two years to file your personal injury lawsuit, according to CC Art. 3492. The time usually starts on the day of the accident.
Similarly, you generally have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit, according to CC Art. 2315.2. The time starts on the date of your loved one’s demise. Failing to file your lawsuit on time could prevent you from filing it at all.
Our law firm will help you avoid this costly outcome. The sooner you involve our team, the more time we have to ensure your potential lawsuit is filed within the allotted time.
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.
ClientHow Rideshare Insurance Coverage Works
After an accident involving a rideshare vehicle, you may assume the rideshare company’s insurance will cover your expenses and losses. This is not always or automatically the case.
Our rideshare accident lawyer serving Forest Hill will clarify your recovery options. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we ensure you get the compensation you are entitled to recover from the appropriate insurance provider.
Lyft’s Insurance Policy
If a Lyft driver is not signed into the app, their private insurance policy will cover the costs of the accident. If the driver is signed into the app but not on the way to or transporting a passenger, their private insurance may still provide coverage. Our legal team will explore the limitations of the driver’s policy.
You may receive compensation from Lyft insurance if the driver is actively working via their app. Our legal team will determine the limitations of Lyft’s policy. We also make sure your case is filed with the appropriate insurer.
Uber’s Insurance Policy
Uber covers its drivers in much the same way Lyft does. When their driver is signed into the app and enroute to a passenger on transporting one, the company’s policy may apply.
Uber insurance could cover up to $1,000,000 in third-party liability protection. Leave it to us. Our car accident team will determine when to pursue the driver’s private insurer and when to pursue the rideshare company’s insurer.
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 | ClientWhy Work With Our Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Forest Hill, LA
In personal injury cases like car accidents, you could represent yourself and wrangle with the insurance company on your own. There are a plethora of benefits, though, to letting our law firm handle it for you.
We will:
- Determine which insurance company to pursue
- Decipher complex legal and insurance language
- Locate and interview accident witnesses
- Obtain and complete insurance claim forms
- Negotiating a fair and appropriate settlement
Your case is not likely to go to court. If it does, we also draft and file your court case and represent you at trial.
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Our Team Gets Results
Our entire team is committed to our clients and the community we serve. Our personal injury attorneys have won more than $200 million in settlements and court awards for our clients. Just look at some of our case results:
- $265,000.00 – Auto accident causing back injury
- $153,000.00 – Auto accident, low back injury without surgery
- $150,000.00 – Auto accident with neck and back injuries
- $125,000.00 – Auto accident resulting in leg and back injury
Of course, each case is unique. Our rideshare accident lawyers in Forest Hill, LA will review the details of your case and ensure we seek full and fair compensation based on your damages. Feel free to check out our testimonials page for reviews and hear from previous clients via video.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCall Today For Your Free Case Review
If you or a loved one was injured in a Lyft or Uber vehicle, our rideshare accident lawyer serving Forest Hill can help. We will prove the cause of your accident and fight for the financial recovery you need and deserve. Contact our case review team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today to get started.
