Rideshare crashes are common, leaving victims unsure how to get compensation and who is liable. Let our attorneys help you navigate a complicated Uber or Lyft accident lawsuit in Glendale, and waste no time after a collision reaching out. The sooner you do, the sooner we may preserve crucial evidence.
Strong evidence in rideshare collision lawsuits includes photos, videos, witness statements, and medical evidence. Our lawyers can interview witnesses, organize medical records, and secure surveillance footage of the crash. We can also explain your recoverable damages in a lawsuit so you know what to expect from a fair settlement or jury award.
Call our rideshare accident lawyers for Uber and Lyft at (718) 841-0083 for a free case review from The Carrion Law Firm.
What Evidence Helps Glendale Rideshare Accident Claims?
Some pieces of evidence help prove rideshare accident lawsuits better than others, and we can help collect and preserve the most vital evidence for your case in Glendale.
Photos and Videos
Rideshare passengers injured in accidents or other drivers struck by rideshare drivers should always take pictures. As a passenger, you can photograph the rideshare car you were riding in and any other vehicles involved. Do your best to capture property damage, as that helps us determine fault for a crash.
Video evidence also helps. We may obtain footage by requesting it from local businesses or homeowners who have security cameras. Please tell us exactly where the accident occurred in Queens, and we can check if there are surveillance cameras in the area.
Witness Statements
Witness statements help prove fault in Glendale rideshare injury lawsuits. Victims are witnesses and may testify about the rideshare driver’s negligence. Any other eyewitnesses may also testify, and our rideshare accident lawyers for Uber and Lyft can identify them soon after your accident.
Medical Evidence
We must have medical evidence to prove you suffered a “serious injury” and may file a lawsuit. Any of the injuries listed under I.S.C. Law § 5102(d) qualify as serious, and we can use X-rays, surgical reports, diagnostic test results, physicians’ notes, and other medical evidence as proof.
Should I Call 911 After a Rideshare Accident in Glendale?
Car accidents should always be reported to the police. You should certainly call 911 after a crash with a rideshare driver, and should not let anyone convince you to leave the police out of it.
When victims are severely injured, calling the police is especially important. The police can collect everyone’s information and compile it into a crash report, which we can help you get in the following days. This lets you focus on receiving care from paramedics instead of writing down each party’s name and insurance information.
On top of reporting to the police, you should also tell Uber or Lyft about the accident. Rideshare companies enable riders to report collisions through their apps, and we can assist in doing so soon after the incident occurs.
What Damages Can I Get from a Rideshare Accident Lawsuit?
Our attorneys can explain what damages you can claim in a rideshare accident lawsuit and calculate your likely recovery.
Economic Damages
Lawsuits may yield compensation for all the economic damages victims incur. Medical damages may be the most overwhelming for you, alongside lost wages. Both of these damages are compensable, and we can track them using concrete evidence, such as hospital bills and income records.
You may recover any out-of-pocket expenses, so do not think your economic damages are only medical bills and lost wages.
Non-Economic Damages
Rideshare accident injury plaintiffs may also sue for non-economic damages. Tell us if you have dealt with any pain, suffering, emotional distress, or any other intangible damages. Be honest about your reduced quality of life, and tell us have a permanent or disfiguring injury that has affected you mentally.
Non-economic damages are not limited in New York personal injury lawsuits, meaning you may get a large amount for your pain and suffering, especially with our help.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are rare. You may only obtain them if the defendant acted with willful and wanton recklessness for your safety. For example, if an Uber or Lyft driver was intoxicated while driving you, you might be entitled to punitive damages. Punitive damages are used to punish defendants, so you may only get them by going to court and proving the defendant’s egregious misconduct.
What is the Filing Deadline for Rideshare Injury Lawsuits in Glendale?
Victims unaware of the filing deadline for rideshare injury lawsuits may miss it, jeopardizing their potential recovery. Turn to our lawyers for help identifying your filing deadline and ensuring you meet it.
The statute of limitations for most Uber and Lyft rideshare injury lawsuits is three years. This is the normal personal injury statute of limitations under C.V.P. Law § 214(5).
Though plaintiffs have the full three years provided under the law to file lawsuits, waiting that long sometimes has consequences. If you wait to initiate your case, vital evidence might be lost, so let us preserve important evidence by calling us about a rideshare accident in Glendale right away.
How Can I Help My Rideshare Accident Case?
While our lawyers do what is necessary to prove your lawsuit, you can also help your case. Continue attending any doctor appointments for your injuries, and refrain from engaging in any physical activity that could worsen your condition.
Also, do not return to work prematurely if your doctor advises against it. Doing so weakens compensation requests for lost wages and might even call into question the overall severity of an injury.
Prioritize your physical health, and do not pause your treatment for any reason. This also risks worsening your injuries and may make it harder to obtain sufficient compensation through a lawsuit.
Call for Help After a Rideshare Accident in Glendale
The Carrion Law Firm’s rideshare accident lawyers for Uber and Lyft can assess your case for free when you call us at (718) 841-0083.
