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  1. Negligence and Liability Laws in Louisiana
  2. Insurance Coverage for Rideshare Accidents
  3. What Is the Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Case?
  4. What Are Personal Damages in an Accident?
  5. What Steps Should I Take After a Rideshare Accident?
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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

  • Medical Bills
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  • Pain & Suffering
  • Emotional Distress
  • Lasting Disfigurement
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With all the popularity of ridesharing transportation, such as Uber and Lyft, many people use these vehicles to commute. If you get into an accident while riding in one of these as a passenger, it can be a traumatic experience.

It’s always difficult when you have your well-being in someone else’s hands. You may wonder who will cover the damages. You may be unsure about your rights and how you can recover damages. A Maxie rideshare accident lawyer will guide you through the legal process, so you can move forward in life.

Negligence and Liability Laws in Louisiana

Who is to blame when an accident occurs involving a rideshare vehicle, and who should pay for the damages? It depends on the circumstances. An accident involving two vehicles is treated according to the state’s laws when it comes to fault. Most states abide by the comparative negligence fault rule, which works as follows:

Each driver will be assessed for the amount of blame they have in the accident. They’ll be given a percentage of the blame, and in a modified comparative fault state, if the amount of blame is less than 51 percent, they may recover damages. However, you can be up to 99 percent at blame in a pure comparative fault state and still collect damages. In both cases, the award amount is reduced by the person’s percentage of the blame.

CC Art. 2323 indicates that Louisiana is a pure comparative fault state. So, a driver can be up to 99 percent at fault and still pursue damages. Remember that since you were a passenger of a rideshare vehicle, you don’t have to worry about that. Both Lyft and Uber cover their drivers, and they are the ones who will be responsible for the damages.

However, the rideshare insurance coverage may not be adequate enough to help with all your personal injury damages. A Maxie rideshare accident lawyer can assist you with recovering the optimal damages.

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Insurance Coverage for Rideshare Accidents

Lyft and Uber are the most popular rideshare transportation apps. Lyft uses Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Mobilitas, Progressive, and State Farm for its insurance carriers. Uber uses Farmers, Progressive, Liberty Mutual, and Allstate.

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What Is the Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Case?

You have the right to file a personal injury claim when getting into an accident while traveling in a rideshare vehicle. Each state has a statute of limitations for making such a claim. Louisiana CC Art. 3492 states that you have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim for personal injury damages. 

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What Are Personal Damages in an Accident?

In any accident, there will be a range of injuries. Some are seen, and others an unseen. Some people may experience severe injuries, while other people may have minor injuries. In legal terms, personal injuries are referred to as damages. You may have economic and non-economic damages. These can include physical damages and loss of personal property. Let’s take a closer look at the injuries you might incur and the damages you can collect in a rideshare accident.

A rideshare accident is just like any other accident, except you’re not the driver. Common injuries you may incur include:

  • Brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Neck injuries
  • Concussion or neck injuries
  • Whiplash
  • Cuts, bruises, and burns

The damages from these injuries could include:

  • Medical bills
  • Income loss or reduction
  • Other costs associated with the accident
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment
  • Loss of consortium
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What Steps Should I Take After a Rideshare Accident?

If you are in a rideshare accident, it’s best to take steps to protect yourself and get the ball rolling for claiming damages. These steps can help an attorney with your case:

  • Report the accident promptly to the appropriate people, including the police.
  • Write down what happened.
  • Take pictures, if able.
  • Seek care from a medical professional.
  • Contact an attorney to discuss recovering damages.

What Your Lawyer Will Do

When you contact a Maxie rideshare accident lawyer, they will take the load off your shoulders by assisting you with the process of filing a claim. You can recover damages much quicker and with less stress when capable attorneys are on the job. They will handle all those tasks that are cumbersome and tedious. It can be complicated for a layperson to juggle the legal process.

Many filings and paperwork must be managed a certain way to be accepted legally. If you sign something that you’re not sure about, it could prevent you from claiming damages in the future. That’s why it’s helpful to have a Maxie rideshare accident lawyer handle all the details for you.

Some of the tasks an attorney will do for you include:

  • Manage the communications with third parties
  • Gather the police and medical records
  • Talk to witnesses
  • Get pictures from the accident if needed
  • Figure out the amount for damages
  • Negotiate with the insurer for settlement
  • Take the case to trial if needed

A Maxie rideshare accident lawyer will fight hard for you to obtain a fair settlement. However, they will fight it out in court if one can’t be reached.

Get Started with a Maxie Rideshare Accident Lawyer

Get started today with a Maxie rideshare accident lawyer when you contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. We have more than 350 years of combined experience from our personal injury attorneys, so you can feel confident that your case will get the legal knowledge it deserves. You can take it easy while you recuperate, knowing your case is in capable hands. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers has won over $1 billion for our clients.

We will take your case on a contingency plan arrangement — there are no fees until you win the case. Contact our office and schedule a free case evaluation to find out where you stand today.

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