Although potholes and speed bumps can pose little to no problems to drivers if they are driven over at low speeds, they can be problematic when they are driven over at excessive speeds. Unfortunately, driving over a speed bump or a pothole could put passengers in danger.
Did your Uber or Lyft driver drive over a speed bump or pothole at a high speed? Did you suffer an injury as a result of the incident? If so, you could be eligible to file an injury lawsuit against the respective rideshare company for the harm that you sustained due to the driver driving over the pothole or speedbump too fast.
If you are interested in learning more about your right to file an injury lawsuit, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our personal injury lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to handle your rideshare incident claim and fight for your right to be compensated. If you are ready to discuss your claim with our attorneys, do not hesitate to contact us immediately.
Incidents Caused by Potholes and Speedbumps
Potholes and speed bumps can cause incidents if they are driven over at high rates of speed. If potholes and speed bumps are driven over at normal speeds, drivers and passengers could simply be a bit startled. However, if potholes and speed bumps are driven over at high speeds, the vehicle could jolt violently, and the driver can potentially lose control of the vehicle.
Without a doubt, if the driver loses control of the vehicle, a crash could occur which could lead to severe injuries that commonly occur in car accidents. However, even a violent jolt of a vehicle could cause injuries. The jolt could cause the passenger to move violently in the seat and potential hit his or her head on the ceiling of the vehicle or the side panels/windows. These could result in head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, concussions, skull/facial fractures, facial lacerations, broken nose, whiplash, and neck injuries for example.
If you or a member of your family suffered harm while riding as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft due to the negligent driver speeding over a pothole or speedbump, it is important that you review the legal options available to you – you might have grounds to file an injury claim.
Can I Sue?
Can I sue for the harm resulting from a speed bump or pothole incident while I was a passenger in an Uber or Lyft? Do I have an injury claim? Can I sue for my injuries? Do I have the right to file an injury lawsuit for my injuries? Yes, you have the right to sue Uber or Lyft for any incident that you suffered while you were riding as a passenger caused by Uber/Lyft driver negligence. This is because rideshare companies, like Uber and Lyft, are considered common carriers; therefore, they owe their passengers the highest duty of care. If drivers act recklessly and contribute to incidents, the rideshare company could be held accountable for the harm that their passengers suffer.
Because Uber and Lyft are common carriers, passengers who are injured could sue the rideshare companies for the harm resulting from the incident. That is, injured passengers could sue the rideshare companies and potentially benefit from the one-million-dollar policies that both rideshare companies carry (these policies cover any harm to passengers during an active ride).
If you are interested in learning more about your right to fie an injury lawsuit against Uber or Lyft for a pothole or speedbump incident, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm immediately.
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Yes – You can Recover Compensation
If you file a lawsuit against Uber or Lyft for a pothole or speedbump incident, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation. What can you recover? What type of compensation could you be eligible to receive? Based on the details surrounding your rideshare pothole or speedbump incident claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
- Legal costs
How much compensation could you be awarded? To learn more about the specific type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive, do not hestiate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and help you gain a better understanding of the type and amount of compensation that you could recover. You can trust that our lawyers will not rest until you recover the highest amount of compensation for your injury claim.
How Can You Prepare to File an Injury Claim?
Are you unsure about how to prepare to pursue an injury claim against Uber or Lyft after a pothole or speed bump incident? If so, consider some of the recommendations listed below:
- Take photos of the injuries that were caused from the incident
- Take photos of the pothole or the speedbump that caused the incident
- Take photos of the damage to the vehicle (this will show the severity of the incident because potholes and speedbumps do not typically damage vehicles if they are gone over at low speeds)
- Seek medical care immediately
- Take a screenshot of the Uber or Lyft app showing that the incident occurred on an active ride
- File a report with the rideshare company (you can do this directly on the rideshare app)
- File a report with local authorities (request a copy of the report)
- Speak to any witnesses present and collect their contact information for your reference
- Gather all medical records
- Gather all records of lost income
- Seek legal assistance with an experienced attorney as soon as possible
If you are unsure of how you should proceed, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
Are you in need of an accident attorney to represent you in your Uber or Lyft injury claim? Were you or a member of your family injured in an incident involving a rideshare driver speeding over a pothole or speed bump? If so, you can trust the experts at Normandie Law Firm to provide you with the guidance that you need to win. Our personal injury attorneys have many years of experience handling all sorts of injury claims – including those involving Uber and Lyft incidents. Our rideshare accident lawyers are ready to handle your speed bump or pothole incident claim and help you file a successful claim outcome and recover the compensation that you are owed. If you are interested in discussing your claim with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact us immediately.
At our firm, we offer free legal services. Our free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our rideshare accident lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all of your concerns. Our injury attorneys with experience in Uber and Lyft incidents will provide you with all the information that you need to win your injury lawsuit. If you are interested in benefiting from our free legal services, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Because our firm is also based on contingency, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a positive claim outcome. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying anything whatsoever.
If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact us today.
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