JApp-based rideshare companies have grown rapidly in the past several years due in large part to their accessibility and ease. All a user needs is an up to date phone, the app, and a bit of change for the small travel fee, and they can hire a ride anywhere in the local vicinity. Companies like Uber and Lyft have demanded a majority of attention; however, Juno has gained plenty of traction in the past few years. This newcomer to the app-based rideshare industry has a lot of growing to do, but even though they are still small by comparison, they can still be involved in accidents, and as such can be held liable for the damages. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, in a Juno car, you may be eligible to file a Juno accident lawsuit to claim compensation for the damages that you have suffered. However, when taking on a somewhat large internet-tech company, it is in your best interest to seek legal representation from an attorney who is familiar with Juno passenger rights regarding accidents. At Normandie Law Firm our skilled rideshare accident attorneys can help you sue Juno for an accident. If you have any questions after reading this article, please feel free to reach out to our law offices in Los Angeles, California, for a free consultation by one of our well-versed legal advisors.
Juno: The Company
Juno is an app-based rideshare company based out of New York City. New to the app-based rideshare industry, Juno didn’t become public until February 2016, which followed an unannounced beta release of 2,000 drivers throughout New York City. Information on Juno leaked, and the company was forced to go public earlier than expected. Juno officially launched its ride-sharing services in New York City shortly afterward. In 2017 the budding company was acquired by another internet-tech rideshare company Gett, causing confusion for both drivers and passengers. Juno is primarily used in New York City and offers rides to locals throughout the city. While Juno may praise passenger safety, accidents can happen and when they do they can result in some fairly severe damages. Juno’s cars are just like any other car, and as a result, passengers can suffer the same damages any other car passenger can. For this reason, victims of these accidents have a right to claim a Juno accident settlement to cover their damages. However, the process of doing so can be somewhat complicated which is why we highly recommend that you seek legal representation from an attorney experienced with Juno accident passenger rights.
Passenger Rights
In car accidents, rideshare companies, like Juno share some level of responsibility for the damages. In some cases, rideshare companies provide their driver’s insurance in the event of an accident. However, they often fail to do so for passengers. More often than not rideshare drivers operate as independent contractors, not employees, which means the company can deny liability for any crashes involving their drivers since they played no role in the accident itself. However, that is not to say that you can’t receive compensation for your damages through other means. Depending on the state in which your accident occurred you can still seek compensation through other legal means. If you were a passenger in a Juno accident, it is highly recommended that you follow these steps immediately after the accident to better ensure your odds of receiving compensation:
- Call 911, and take detailed pictures of the accident
- Take personal information of any witnesses, such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers
- Take down the name of the driver
- Take screenshots of the ride plan on your Juno app
- If you suffered severe injury and required medical treatment, call a lawyer as soon as possible
If your Juno accident occurred while you are in the vehicle, and your driver is at fault, your damages may be covered by a liability policy. Other companies, like Uber and Lyft have policies that protect their passengers; however, there is no guarantee that you would qualify for the policy provided by Juno. For this reason, a lawsuit might be a better means of fighting for compensation of your damages.
Filing A Suit Against Juno and Drivers
When filing a suit in a Juno car accident, you would need to sue the driver at fault, rather than Juno directly. It is likely that the driver won’t be able to cover all of the damages that you have suffered and as a result, you would be filing a suit against the driver’s insurance provider. If another driver is at fault, meaning not the Juno driver, then that driver’s insurance would be the ones to cover the initial damages. There are certain situations wherein you may be able to sue Juno directly for the damages, but you must be able to prove that Juno was directly at fault. For instance, if Juno hired a driver that didn’t have a license or had a criminal record for being reckless behind the wheel, you could file a lawsuit against Juno directly.
When filing a lawsuit against either an at-fault driver or Juno, it is vital that you can follow the statute of limitations that influence suits in your state. The statute of limitations is the time limit an injured party has to bring their suit to court. If they fail to follow this deadline, they could face their case being dismissed from court entirely. The statute of limitations tend to vary from state to state, and for this reason it is, in your best interest that you seek assistance from an attorney familiar with the laws at play in your particular state. For instance, in the state of California, most personal injury cases must be brought to court within two years of the date of the incident.
As well as following the statute of limitations, every personal injury Juno car accident lawsuit requires that you can collect adequate evidence to prove the fault of the other driver. This evidence could take the form of photographs of the damages, medical records detailing the injuries you suffered, and any eyewitness testimonies you can gather. This evidence is then used to support a claim of negligence. A successful claim of negligence essentially proves that the party at fault’s negligent actions behind the wheel directly lead to the injuries and damages that you suffered. Listed below are the key aspects of every claim of negligence that substantial evidence is used to prove:
- Duty: The plaintiff (injured or damaged party) must be able to show that the defendant (the driver at-fault or Juno) owed a legal duty to the plaintiff under the particular circumstances of the case.
- Breach: The plaintiff must be able to show that the defendant breached said legal duty through specific actions or failing to act appropriately
- Causation: The plaintiff must be able to show that the defendant’s actions or lack thereof caused the plaintiff’s injuries
- Damages: The plaintiff must be able to show that they endured some specific damages. This can usually be shown through the presentation of medical records, a loss of wages, or a loss of potential income.
Regardless of the circumstances of your Juno car accident, it is highly recommended that you seek legal representation from a law firm experienced in dealing with Juno car accidents. A skilled attorney can help guide you through the process of building your case, and can ease the legal obstacles that are bound to arise when filing your claim.
How Normandie Law Firm Can Help
If you or a loved one have suffered the injuries caused by a negligent Juno driver or were involved in a car accident involving a Juno driver, you may be eligible to file a claim for significant monetary compensation. When filing a claim, it is important that you have the right attorney committed to representing your case in court. At Normandie Law Firm our rideshare accident attorneys have a wealth of experience in fighting for the rights of rideshare passengers; Juno passengers included. If you decide to file a claim with our law firm, you might find some if not all of the damages compensable to you:
- All of you medical and hospitalization costs
- All of your future medical care and treatment
- A loss of income and loss of future earnings due to long-term recovery or permanent disability due to the accident
- Compensable economic damages include loss of property or damaged property.
- Compensable non-economic damages include emotional distress, trauma, PTSD resulting from the accident, pain and suffering and anxiety.
Victims of Juno ride share accidents or any other kind of rideshare accident can contact our law offices to learn more about how to receive compensation for their injuries. While our law firm is based in Los Angeles, our attorneys also practice in Oakland, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Orange County, Riverside, Fresno, and throughout the state of California.
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