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Whether to get home after a night out or to travel to and from work, you may choose to take a rideshare instead of driving. Just because you are not behind the wheel, though, does not mean that you cannot get in an accident.
Lyft or other rideshare drivers can cause crashes and possibly injure you as a passenger or as another driver on the road. If you are involved in a collision with a rideshare driver, a Los Angeles Lyft accident lawyer from My Guy Cy can help you file a claim for compensation based on your injuries.
Holding a large technology company such as Lyft accountable for an accident can seem daunting. Instead of a straightforward employment relationship, tech companies operating rideshare services have built a web of contracts around them and their liability through their drivers. Unlike a typical crash where a driver is at fault, more complex questions of joint liability with the company and the driver can come into play, necessitating a lawyer ready to take on the company and move a claim forward.
Determining whether the driver, the rideshare company, or both are at fault for your injuries is where an attorney familiar with Lyft accidents in Los Angeles can provide crucial assistance.
An injury claim usually involves someone’s negligence or the breach of a legal duty that causes injuries. A Lyft driver could be found negligent by driving while distracted or while impaired and causing a wreck that results in your harm.
Proving negligence requires gathering evidence of what happened, how it happened, and your subsequent injuries. Making sure that you seek medical care after an accident is part of this process, just as much as interviewing eyewitnesses and obtaining information from Lyft about whether the driver was on duty at the time.
Your attorney can also handle communications with Lyft’s insurance provider and ensure that your claim is filed in time, either under the state’s statute of limitations or under Lyft’s user agreement if you were a passenger. The statute of limitations under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 is typically two years, but you may have to engage in other processes first, such as arbitration.
Figuring out how to get the compensation you deserve is where the guidance of a qualified legal professional comes in handy. A well-practiced lawyer in Los Angeles can explain what steps you need to take and, ultimately, whether you can prove your case after a Lyft collision.
As your attorney works to establish that your Lyft driver was negligent, you will likely begin to consider what compensation options are available to you.
Medical expenses are the most common form of damages auto accident victims seek compensation to cover. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you likely incurred significant medical costs. A seasoned lawyer can help you evaluate the compensation you may be entitled to and collaborate with experts to estimate any future care costs if your injuries are permanent.
Similarly, if you were out of work for an extended period, you may be able to pursue lost wages. In addition to regular salary pay, this can also include any overtime or bonuses you might expect to make. For permanently disabled individuals whose ability to work was impacted, this can also include any future earnings you were expecting to make over the entirety of your career.
The experience of an accident and the following medical treatment can also take a toll beyond the monetary costs. Not only can your body suffer physical injuries, but mental, physical and emotional pain can accompany those injuries. Your entire daily life can change in an instant, which can lead to distress and loss of enjoyment of life.
A skilled LA Lyft crash attorney can also pursue compensation for loss of enjoyment of life or pain and suffering on your behalf. While medical costs are more easily calculated, it can be difficult to identify the cost of no longer being able to participate in activities you were once able to enjoy. For this reason, these costs often go overlooked by insurance companies trying to settle their cases quickly. Our team of knowledgeable legal professionals can help determine how to pursue these more intangible aspects of a settlement and get you back to enjoying your life.
Large tech companies can seem intimidating, but your injuries matter and should be compensated for after an accident. A Los Angeles Lyft accident lawyer at My Guy Cy will bring experience and passion to your case.
We can fight for your interests and employ the latest technology—including leveraging tools like AI—and understanding of tech companies for your benefit. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation and discuss your potential claim. We take all cases on a contingency basis, which means you only pay if we win.
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.
