Injured When Exiting Rideshare Vehicle

Were you or a member of your family injured in an incident when exiting a rideshare vehicle?

Whether the passenger was exiting an Uber vehicle, a Lyft vehicle, or any other rideshare vehicle, the injured party might have grounds to sue. In general, rideshare accidents involve collisions; in these cases, establishing liability is relatively simple. However, in incidents in which the victim is injured while exiting the vehicle, establishing liability could be significantly more difficult – and it is likely that the rideshare company will try anything to make sure that they are not liable.

If you or a member of your family suffered harmed when exiting an Uber or a Lyft vehicle, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our rideshare accident lawyers have many years of experience all sorts of injury claims and are not afraid to hold Uber or Lyft accountable for the harm that their passengers suffered. If you are interested in learning more about the rights available to you, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately.

Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling all sorts of claims, including rideshare incidents. If you were injured when leaving an Uber/Lyft, you can trust that the rideshare experts at our firm can effectively handle your claim and help you recover a fair amount of compensation for the harm that you suffered. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the lawyers at our firm, contact us today.

Potential Injuries that Victims Could Suffer

Rideshare passengers could suffer harm while exiting rideshare vehicles if any of the following is true: (1) there are obstacles on the floor of the vehicle near the doorway; (2) the doorway is somehow blocked; (3) the driver stopped the vehicle on uneven ground or near uneven sidewalk; (4) the driver stopped the vehicle an odd distance from the sidewalk; etc. These are just a few examples of what could result in incidents while passengers exit vehicles. Regardless of the exact reason behind the incident, affected parties could suffer a number of injuries.

The most common types of injuries that affected parties could experience include the following:

• Hand and wrist injuries – these injuries are among the most common as it is our natural instinct to break our falls with our hands. These injuries include fractures, sprains, lacerations, etc.
• Ankle injuries – these injuries are also common because the foot can get caught in obstacles, when the person falls over, the ankle can become strained or fractured (since it is trapped).
• Facial injuries – these injuries typically occur when the victim doesn’t have time to react before hitting the ground. Some facial injuries include facial fractures, lacerations, ocular injuries, dental injuries, etc.

Some of the other injuries that affected parties could experience also include the following: head injuries (including brain injuries), neck injuries, back injuries, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, spinal cord injuries, etc.

Without a doubt, it is also possible for victims to suffer fatal injuries.

Regardless of the specific harm that you or a member of your family suffered, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance to learn more about your right to sue.

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Do I Have A Case?

Can I sue Uber? Can I sue Lyft? If you are injured in an auto accident as a rideshare accident, there is no doubt that you could sue the rideshare company for the harm that you suffered as a passenger (both rideshare companies make it clear that passenger injuries are completely covered in case of auto accidents). However, things can get complicated relatively easy.

Who is at fault? Is the driver at fault? If the driver is at fault, is Uber or Lyft at fault? In general, companies can be held liable for the negligent actions of their employees. However, this does not apply because Uber and Lyft drivers are not considered employees; therefore, the rideshare companies would technically not carry any liability if their drivers directly contribute to the harm that a passenger suffers.

When can Uber and Lyft be liable? Both rideshare companies have well-known million dollar insurance policies that cover passengers from the moment that they get inside the vehicle to the moment that they get out of the vehicle (and the ride is ended). Although this insurance policy typically applies to auto incidents, it could also apply to incidents that occur as the passenger is exiting the vehicle.

Do I have a case? Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that you or a member of your family suffered, yes you might have a case. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue after suffering an injury when leaving an Uber or a Lyft, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately. Our lawyers with experience in rideshare incidents are ready to evaluate your claim and guide you towards a successful claim outcome.

Your Right to Recover Compensation

Based on the details surrounding your rideshare incident claim, you could be eligible to recover at least some sort of compensation for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. What could you be eligible to recover? Although every injury claim is different, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of consortium
• Punitive damages
• Legal fees

Are you interested in learning more about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive if your claim is successful? If so, do not hesitate to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm immediately. Our lawyers will help you better understand the value of your claim and your right to a fair recovery. You can trust that our experts will not rest until you are rightfully compensated for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered in an incident while exiting or leaving a rideshare vehicle. If you are ready to learn more about the potential value of your claim, contact us today.

Pursue Your Claim Quickly

If you have the right to pursue an injury claim after the rideshare incident, it is important that you act quickly as all claims are subject to a strict deadline. What statute of limitations applies to your claim? The statute of limitations determines the total length of time that claimants have to sue; if claimants fail to file on time, they could lose their right to sue altogether. In California, personal injury claims – including rideshare accident claims – are typically subject to a two-year statute of limitations, which means that claimants only have two years to file. It is possible for exceptions to the applicable deadline to apply, however. If you would like to learn about the total length of time that you have to file your claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately.

Contact Normandie Law Firm

At our firm, our rideshare injury lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. At our firm, we offer free legal services, which include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. You can trust that our rideshare accident lawyers will be available to provide you with absolutely all the information that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, contact us today.

Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay upfront legal fees to speak with our experts. Additionally, our law firm is based on a contingency structure; therefore, our clients will not have to pay anything until after reaching a positive claim outcome (if you do not win, you will not pay anything).

Are you ready to discuss your incident with the experts at our firm? If so, contact us today.

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