Wrongful Death from a Rideshare Accident in Los Angeles

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Vehicles operating with rideshare companies, such as Uber and Lyft, account for a significant number of cars, trucks, and vans traveling Los Angeles roads and highways. Rideshare companies and drivers have duties to their passengers and are required to carry specific amounts of coverage to compensate others injured or killed in an accident caused by the negligence of the company or the rideshare driver.

Wrongful death from a rideshare accident in Los Angeles may take your loved one away from you and your family, but you may be able to find some justice by bringing a claim against the responsible party. You will need qualified, experienced, and aggressive attorneys to advocate for you, which is where our rideshare accident lawyers at My Guy Cy can help.

Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

Unlike other legal claims brought directly by the injured person, a wrongful death claim involves others, such as family members, bringing the claim. Only certain people can bring a wrongful death claim, as designated by state law.

California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60 provides the exclusive list of people who can file a wrongful death claim, with most being family members. Those who can bring a claim may include:

• A spouse or domestic partner
• The children or the descendants of deceased children
• If there are no surviving children or descendants, anyone who could inherit through intestate succession
• A minor living with the deceased for the previous 6 months and dependent on them for more than one-half of their support

The deceased’s “personal representative,” sometimes referred to as an executor, can also bring a wrongful death claim on their behalf. All claimants should file one lawsuit in “one action,” which ensures that multiple lawsuits do not all come against the same defendant.

Understanding if a wrongful death claim based on a Los Angeles rideshare accident can be brought is only the first step to compensation. A compassionate attorney from our firm can help guide you and your claim to fruition.

How an Attorney Can Help Bring a Wrongful Death Claim Against a Rideshare Company and/or its Driver

Similar to any other injury claim, a wrongful death claim must be based on evidence of another’s fault, such as the negligence of a rideshare company or driver. For example, the company could be negligent in hiring a driver without proper vetting, and the driver could be negligent by driving without care or by driving distracted, fatigued, or impaired.

Our seasoned injury lawyers know what evidence is important and how to gather it for you. Our proactive attorneys can investigate what happened to answer the following questions:

• Did the rideshare company do an adequate background check on its driver?
• Did the driver have previous driving infractions while contracted with the rideshare company, such as speeding tickets or driving under the influence charges?  If so, did the rideshare company follow up or take necessary action in response to previous driver infractions?
• Did the vehicle meet all the safety standards required in California, and were decals clearly displayed?
• Did the rideshare company carry at least the mandated minimum in insurance coverage to protect against bodily injury or property damage to others?
• What actions did the driver take or fail to take that may have led to the accident or an increased the risk of danger?
• Are there witness statements, accident reports, surveillance footage, and medical records that support a claim?

Our team of dedicated Los Angeles attorneys can figure out whether a wrongful death claim stemming from a rideshare collision has the necessary evidence behind it. Our lawyers can also determine what damages might be awarded, such as funeral expenses and medical costs prior to the death.

Our Los Angeles Attorneys Are Prepared to Represent You in Your Wrongful Death Case Against a Rideshare Company

First and foremost, your lawyer should not be afraid of confronting large companies, whether a rideshare company or an insurance carrier, to seek the best recovery possible. At My Guy Cy, our attorneys and staff know what evidence to seek and experts who can reconstruct an accident scene or explain long-term economic impacts to a judge or jury.

Second, the priority must be getting compensation for you and your family. Our firm will not charge you any fees unless you obtain a recovery, and we offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation. With this contingency-fee model, we work for you and your interests should you decide to pursue compensation based on a wrongful death from a rideshare accident in Los Angeles.

Let us fight for you to allow you and your family to focus on healing; call today to schedule an appointment.