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A Los Angeles Uber accident settlement is key to resolving a personal injury lawsuit following a collision with a rideshare company driver. Before agreeing to settle an Uber accident case, you should speak with a lawyer to make an informed decision.
Rideshare accident victims in LA have trusted our attorneys at My Guy Cy to lead settlement negotiations on their behalf and come to us with questions about what a settlement would mean in their case. Our aggressive approach to litigation also gives you confidence in knowing you can proceed to trial if a settlement is not possible. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with one of our skilled Uber accident attorneys today.
Liability will generally be assigned to the driver whose wrongful acts caused the car accident. If the liable driver was working for Uber or another rideshare company at the time of the accident, then liability may also belong to the rideshare company. California requires transportation network companies (TNC) like Uber to carry additional commercial insurance policies for personal injury or wrongful death claims. The minimum value of these policies per occurrence varies depending on what the Uber driver was doing for the TNC at the time of the accident. For example, different policy limits exist based on:
You can pursue claims for several types of damages after a collision with an Uber. The potential value and compensation available in a case will reflect these damages. They often include:
If an Uber accident results in a loved one’s death, additional compensation for funeral and burial costs can apply. In California, you typically have two years to file a personal injury claim under the statute of limitations. The filing deadline can limit the amount of time you have to settle an Uber accident claim in Los Angeles before taking your case to court.
Settling your claim after a Los Angeles Uber accident is a personal decision that requires careful consideration of the potential pros and cons. You could agree to release your claim against the negligent driver and rideshare company in exchange for a lump-sum or annuity payment. Plaintiffs generally receive payment faster in a settlement and avoid the risk of receiving a lesser award at trial. However, accepting a settlement may also limit the upside of receiving compensation that more closely matches the value of damages proven at trial.
Our lawyers can help you consider the potential value of a case relative to a settlement offer and how other factors may impact a compensation award at trial. For example, a defense of comparative fault may limit your compensation if a jury finds you partially negligent in contributing to the cause of the Uber accident. The circumstances of a collision, such as an intoxicated Uber driver, may increase a rideshare company’s desire to settle and limit its reputational harm.
Los Angeles Uber accident settlements can be complex. Working with an experienced attorney can help you or a loved one better understand their leverage in a case and push hard to maximize compensation in settlement negotiations.
At My Guy Cy, our skilled legal professionals value the unique situation of each case and aim to provide personalized attention that prioritizes our clients’ goals when evaluating a settlement offer. Schedule a free case review today.
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.
