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A catastrophic injury is severe and will often change the course of a person’s life. Any type of injury that requires extensive and long-term medical care and impacts daily activities and enjoyment of life for an extended period can be considered catastrophic. The person or business responsible for the injury should pay for the damages it causes.
Rideshare collisions on LA roads and highways are becoming more common as companies like Uber and Lyft flood busy streets with drivers. If you suffered a catastrophic injury from a rideshare accident in Los Angeles, rely on our team of experienced, aggressive, and talented attorneys at My Guy Cy to file a claim on your behalf.
What makes an injury catastrophic is not limited to a certain number or type of injury, but, as the saying goes, “You will know it when you see it.” Catastrophic injuries are characterized as injuries that do not simply “heal” after a cast comes off or a stitch is removed. Instead, a catastrophic injury usually requires multiple surgeries, long-term rehabilitation, and extended periods of being unable to work or go about life’s daily tasks as normal. Some examples of catastrophic injuries include, but are not limited to, the following:
Brain and spine injuries, in particular, can decrease or even eliminate your ability to think and control your own body. If the brain cannot form nerve signals and send them throughout the body, the ability to live everyday life can be impaired. Severe burns, severed limbs, and damaged organs can all cause lasting pain and take away from the body’s many functions.
These kinds of catastrophic injuries can all result from rideshare accidents in Los Angeles, particularly at higher speeds and when large vehicles are involved. Sorting out if a rideshare company should be held accountable is where our legal team can provide advice and assistance.
Rideshare companies owe certain duties to their passengers and other drivers. These duties allow them to operate within the state of California and to be held responsible for creating risks and injuries.
Rideshare companies should perform background checks on their drivers, including criminal and driving histories. Staying up to date on a driver’s criminal and driving record should not stop after hiring, either. One of the first pieces of evidence that an attorney from My Guy Cy can locate is a deep dive into a driver’s background and the rideshare company’s records.
California law requires rideshare companies to carry insurance to cover damages their passengers or other drivers suffered. Medical bills, lost wages, property damage to other vehicles, and non-economic damages (such as pain and suffering and emotional trauma) can add up after a catastrophic injury, and a rideshare company’s insurance may be able to pay for these damages. Our lawyers have experience collecting insurance policies on behalf of our clients as well as negotiating and fighting in court when insurance does not offer fair compensation.
Rideshare decals should be positioned in specific spots on vehicles. These decals notify passengers and other drivers about the vehicle’s use for ridesharing.
Vehicle inspections are mandatory once a year or every 50,000 miles.
An attorney from our firm can gather the evidence necessary to determine if a rideshare company violated these duties and can be held liable for your damages. We leverage cutting-edge AI technology during investigations to level the playing field against rideshare companies and Big Tech, helping us uncover crucial evidence to hold companies like Uber and Lyft accountable.
Our diligent team of lawyers and support staff can also collect all medical bills as they come in and talk with doctors and other experts who can testify as to your future:
Future damages can be difficult to explain to a defendant, its carrier, or a jury. But our attorneys will build a strong case to show the far-reaching impact the injury will continue to have on your life. In the wake of a catastrophic injury stemming from a rideshare accident, you can depend on our Los Angeles lawyers to investigate all damages and demand comprehensive compensation for the full extent of your losses.
When deciding to bring a legal claim against a large company, you should know that your attorneys are on your side and committed to your cause. At My Guy Cy, we believe in our clients and their cases. We demonstrate that belief by using a contingency model, where we do not get paid until our clients do.
You will not be asked to reimburse us for any costs or pay our fee until we recover for you in the form of a settlement or a court award. That way, you can focus on the physical and emotional recovery from your injury while we go to work on your behalf. Call today to get started and file your claim after suffering a catastrophic injury from a rideshare accident in Los Angeles.
Contact us today to get started on your case. A Los Angeles rideshare accident lawyer from our firm can evaluate your situation during a free consultation and get to work building a strong claim for compensation.