Rideshare services offer an easy and affordable way to get around town. If you don’t have a car or just need a way to get around for a night, rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft can help tremendously. Unfortunately, while rideshares are often a safe alternative, sometimes car accidents can happen.
If you or a loved one got injured in a rideshare accident, you could recover compensation. However, the insurance company might make a low offer soon after the accident. The rideshare accident lawyers serving Marion, OH, from Bressman Law can help ensure you don’t accept anything less than you deserve. Let us put our more than 30 years of experience behind your case today.
Our Rideshare Accident Attorneys Can Determine the Value of Your Case
The most important aspect of a rideshare accident case is determining its value. Once we know how much your case is worth, we can use that value when negotiating with the opposing party.
We may seek compensation for two types of damages: economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages You Could Recover
Economic damages are tangible losses you can easily quantify. Their value doesn’t change because receipts and other documentation usually prove you sustained an exact monetary loss. When we seek economic damages, we must provide evidence that you sustained these damages. Evidence could include pay stubs, medical bills, or other receipts indicating your accident-related expenses.
When we review your damages, we can identify every economic loss you sustained. That way, you can recover the maximum compensation. Examples of economic damages you could recover include:
- Medical expenses: Examples of this damage could include the emergency room bill, ambulance ride, hospitalization, doctor’s visits, surgeries, medications, or diagnostic tests.
- Lost income: You could recover your lost income if you had to miss work because of your injuries. You could also recover compensation for lost earning capacity if you prove that you now have an impaired ability to earn money in the future because of your injuries.
- Household services or modifications: Depending on the severity of your injury, you might need someone to do things around the house while you recuperate. If your injuries cause you to have a permanent disability, you could recover compensation for the modifications you must make to your house to make it easier for you to move around.
If your loved one passed away from their injuries related to the accident, you may recover the costs of their funeral and burial services, as well as their final medical care.
Non-Economic Damages You Could Recover
Non-economic damages are less concrete and subjective losses. These damages typically compensate the injured party for the impact their injuries have on their daily life.
Our attorneys can identify all of the non-economic damages you sustained to recover the maximum compensation for your losses. Examples of non-economic damages you could recover include:
- Pain and suffering: If you dealt with intense physical pain or discomfort, you could recover pain and suffering damages.
- Mental anguish: You could recover compensation for any negative emotional issues arising from your injuries.
- Loss of consortium: The spouse of someone who received severe injuries or passed away could recover loss of consortium damages. This can also compensate family members for the loss of support and companionship. If your loved one passed away or sustained catastrophic injuries, we could help you recover these damages.
For a free legal consultation with a rideshare accident attorney in Marion, call (614) 538-1116
How Long You Have to Seek Compensation After a Rideshare Accident in Ohio
Generally speaking, accident victims typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. This timeline goes for personal injury (Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10) and wrongful death (Ohio Revised Code Section 2125.02) lawsuits. Two years might seem like plenty of time. However, there are many steps our attorneys need to take before we deem a lawsuit necessary. For example, it takes time to investigate the accident to determine the liable party.
In a rideshare accident case, this step is especially important. First, we need time to determine if the rideshare driver’s or rideshare company’s insurance will cover your damages. Generally speaking, it depends on the driver’s status at the time of the crash. Per Uber and Lyft:
- If the driver had their app off, their personal auto insurance will cover your damages.
- If the driver had their app on and they were waiting for a ride, en route, or actively transporting a passenger, the rideshare company insurance will be available.
Once we determine the liable party and assess your losses, we can request the amount of compensation you are entitled to recover. Usually, it takes time to go back and forth with the opposing party to negotiate an agreement. To give our attorneys enough time to build a case and negotiate, we recommend contacting our firm soon after the accident.
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Our Rideshare Accident Lawyers Serving Marion Take Cases on Contingency
The piling of medical bills and taking time off your job may put you in a tough spot financially. To help ease this stress, the lawyers at Bressman Law work on contingency, meaning they take your case at no upfront costs and cover all related expenses.
They only receive payment from the final compensation they secure for you. That way, you don’t have to worry about taking any financial risks.
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Get Help From Our Rideshare Accident Attorneys Today
A rideshare accident lawyer serving Marion, OH, is ready to take on your case. We know how complex rideshare accident cases are and can help make the process seamless for you. You don’t deserve to deal with this situation alone after what you went through.
Contact Bressman Law today for a free consultation. You can learn about your options and steps to take moving forward at no cost. If you have questions, our team is happy to answer them. Once you start working with us, you can always get ahold of your lawyer. We offer transparent legal services so you can always know what’s going on in your case.
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