Wheelchair Accessible Lyft Accident Lawyers

Were you or a loved injured in an incident in a wheelchair accessible Lyft vehicle? If so, you might have grounds to file an injury lawsuit. If you are interested in exploring the legal options available to you after an incident caused by a defective or broken ramp while getting on or getting off of a Lyft accessible vehicle, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

Here at Normandie Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of claims, including claims against rideshare companies like Lyft. We are not afraid to take on Lyft and fight for your rights. If you are interested in discussing your legal options with our Lyft wheelchair ramp accident attorneys, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our experts as soon as possible.

Lyft Offers WAV Rides

If you or a loved one uses a wheelchair for mobility, then wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAV) are an absolute necessity. Lyft, like other rideshare companies, offer a WAV option for passengers. These vehicles can fit fixed-framed, non-folding, and motorized wheelchairs or scooters to facilitate transportation for those who use wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Lyft refers to this ride mode as Access. Anyone who has the ‘Wheelchair access’ setting activated on their Lyft app can request an Access ride.

Possible Causes of Wheelchair Accessible Lyft Accidents

Although every incident is different, some possible causes are listed below:

• Broken wheelchair ramps
• Defective wheelchair ramps
• Using too much force while pushing/pulling the wheelchair on/off the ramp
• Not strapping the wheelchair correctly

Regardless of the specific cause of the incident, an innocent party can be injured while getting on or getting off the ramp.

Some Common Injuries

Without a doubt, falling while getting on or off a ramp that is broken or defective, for example, can cause significant injuries. Some of the many injuries that innocent parties could sustain in these accidents include the following:

• Head injuries and concussions
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Neck injuries
• Back injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Hip injuries
• Knee injuries
• Fractures
• Lacerations
• Sprains and strains
• Scrapes and bruises

Unfortunately, many people who depend on wheelchairs and mobility scooters to get around already have some sort of medical issues that might make them more susceptible to serious injuries. In some cases, falls from wheelchairs can be fatal. Regardless of the specific harm that you or a loved one suffered in a Lyft accident, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Our injury attorneys are ready to handle your wheelchair accessible Lyft accident case and help you fight for your right to sue.
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Your Right to Sue

If you were injured in an incident in a wheelchair accessible Lyft vehicle, you might have the right to sue. You might be asking yourself some of the following questions:

• What are my rights if I was injured while getting on the accessible Lyft?
• Can I sue if I was injured while getting on a broken ramp in an accessible vehicle?
• What are my rights if I fell off the ramp and fell off the wheelchair while getting on an accessible Lyft?
• Can I sue Lyft for my injuries even if my accident was the driver’s fault?

These questions are very common. The truth is that the answer to these questions might vary based on your specific situation.

For starters, let’s address whether you could sue after an accident on an accessible Lyft vehicle. Can you sue? Yes, you can sue – given that your accident and the resulting harm could directly be attributed to the negligent actions of another party (whether this is the Lyft driver or Lyft itself). Lyft is known to have a million-dollar policy that covers their passengers completely in case of any incident during an active Lyft ride.

Depending on the specific situation, other parties/entities could be liable for the harm that you suffered, so you can sue them. If the wheelchair ramp was broken, you could sue the owner of the vehicle, for example. If the wheelchair ramp was defective, you could sue the auto manufacturer or the company that made the vehicle accessible, for example.

For a more in-depth discussion of your right to file a lawsuit after your accident while getting on or off of a wheelchair ramp in a Lyft accessible vehicle, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Our Lyft wheelchair accident attorneys can help you better understand your right to file your lawsuit.

Your Right to be Compensated

Of course, you could be compensated if your Lyft wheelchair accessible vehicle accident is ultimately successful. You might have many questions about how much compensation you could be eligible to recover as well as the type of compensation that you could recover. In general, your recovery could include compensation for the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Legal costs

If you are filing a wrongful death claim, you could be awarded compensation for loss of consortium and funeral/burial costs.

What about the possible value of your claim? The value of your accident claim will be based on the specific details surrounding your claim, including the severity of your injuries, the permanency of your injuries, etc. Only an experienced Lyft wheelchair ramp lawsuit lawyer can help you determine how much you could be compensated.

Here at our law firm, our Lyft accident attorneys are ready to fight for your rights for the highest recovery available. It doesn’t matter whether we have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial for a verdict – we will not rest until you are fairly compensated.

Contact Our Lyft Accident Experts at Normandie Law Firm Today

Our Lyft accident attorneys are ready to handle your claim and help you win. Our experts have decades of experience handling all sorts of claims and getting our clients the best recovery possible. We are not afraid to take on Lyft after a wheelchair accessible Lyft accident and fight for your rights until you recover the settlement that you are owed. Do not hesitate to contact our lawyers immediately to get started on the legal process.

Here at our firm, we are dedicated to making things as simple as possible for you after such a traumatic experience. We offer free legal services to make sure that we remain accessible to all. We offer free consultations and free second opinions; so regardless of whether you are in need of an initial consultation or a consultation to switch lawyers, we can help you. During these free legal services, our experts will provide you with the guidance that you need to start or continue your claim.

Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for our legal services. Additionally, we work on a strict contingency structure; therefore, our clients will never be required to pay any legal expenses until after winning their lawsuits. If you do not win, you will not pay us anything.

If you are ready to speak to an expert on Lyft wheelchair accessibility accidents, do not hesitate to contact us today.

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