If you suffered injuries in rideshare accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to get your damages covered.
A Miami car accident lawyer from Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can help you navigate the process. Call us today to discuss the details of your case. Our clients work directly with our founding partners, so there is no middleman blocking you from accessing your attorneys.
How Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers Can Assist With Your Rideshare Accident Case
It can be overwhelming to deal with a rideshare car accident case on your own. Each party—the rideshare service, the reckless driver, and any other liable parties we find—may attempt to send you in circles to avoid covering your damages.
Our Miami personal injury lawyers can help you navigate the legal process, fighting for the compensation that you deserve.
Our Law Firm Offers a Complimentary Consultation
The legal process in Miami can be complicated on its own. When you factor in the laws surrounding rideshare companies, it can be even more difficult to navigate. A complimentary consultation allows Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers to evaluate the details of your case and help you decide on the best legal process to take going forward.
What Information do Lawyers Need to Make a Case?
Before pursuing compensation, our legal team needs to determine what factors resulted in your accident. We also need to prove the full monetary value of your injuries so the insurance company cannot shortchange you. The personal injury lawyers at our firm can use the following types of evidence to build up your casefile:
- Medical records
- Police reports from the Florida Highway Patrol and/or the Miami Police Department
- Witness statements
- Insurance reports
- Background checks and hiring documents
- Photos or video surveillance from the scene of the accident
Our Attorneys Can Calculate Damages After a Rideshare Collision
Car accidents can leave you with many short- and long-term damages. We can help you calculate your damages, including the following:
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitative costs, like physical therapy
- Property damage
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
- Disabling injuries
- Loss of consortium
These damages make up your compensatory amount and can help you evaluate any potential settlement offers.
Filing an Appeal With a Rideshare or Other Insurance Company
Unfortunately, it is possible that you will face resistance when filing a claim. The insurance company may attempt to deny your claim for any number of reasons. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft also tend to have strict requirements as to what and who they cover. This is where you can run into problems.
Our rideshare accident lawyers in Miami, FL can investigate your accident and determine applicable insurance coverages. Our family wants to do everything possible to get fair financial compensation for your family.
You Deserve Help Navigating Florida’s Legal Requirements
In addition to building your case, it is crucial that we stay within Florida’s strict filing requirements. Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(a) requires that we file all car accident cases within two years of the date of the accident. However, it is important to keep in mind that individual insurance companies may have different filing requirements.
Working with our trusted rideshare car accident lawyers in Miami can keep you eligible for the compensation that you deserve. We are familiar with the filing requirements and can help you stay within the time limits.
How to Protect Your Rights After a Miami Rideshare Accident
Doing what you can to protect your legal rights is always important after a motor vehicle accident. The involvement of a rideshare vehicle, however, often adds additional steps that make it harder to preserve your right to fair compensation.
Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can guide you through this important yet complex legal process so you do not make any mistakes.
The First Five Things to Do Following a Rideshare Crash in Miami
The best things you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your legal rights are to:
- Seek medical care: Always seek medical care following a rideshare accident. Waiting too long can make it difficult to connect the accident to your injury. It could also put your life at risk.
- Notify the police: If the other driver did not call the police, make sure you notify them and file a report of the accident. The police report is an important piece of evidence that your rideshare accident really happened.
- Document everything: In addition to seeking medical care, it is also a good idea to document everything before leaving the scene. This could involve asking witnesses for contact information or taking photographs.
- Call your insurance company: Many insurance companies require that you notify them of an accident as soon as possible.
- Discuss your case with a Miami rideshare car accident lawyer: There are many problems that can arise during your claim. Your insurance company may attempt to avoid paying you, and the rideshare company may limit their coverage. It is important that you discuss your options with the car accident lawyers from our firm.
Rideshare Policies Regarding Miami Accidents
According to the policies of certain rideshare companies, they expect their drivers to ensure the safety of all parties, call 911 if necessary, and then contact the rideshare service.
The rideshare service’s own insurance may cover your damages, or you may have to sue the at-fault driver directly. Our rideshare attorneys can figure out who to sue if you were:
- Injured as a passenger in a rideshare vehicle
- Injured as the driver of a rideshare vehicle
- Struck by a rideshare driver
Types of Rideshare Accidents We Handle in Miami
Accidents can and do happen when using a rideshare service. Although there are many potential causes of Uber and Lyft accidents, these are a few of the most common that our Miami personal injury lawyers have come across:
- Drunk driving: If you were injured by a drunk driver, you could recover compensation regardless of whether criminal charges were pressed against them.
- Distracted driving: Per the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), using a cell phone while driving is illegal. However, drivers can be distracted by anything that takes their mind off driving, their eyes off the road, or their hands off the wheel.
- Aggressive driving: This does not necessarily refer to road rage. The term can be used to describe speeding, weaving in and out of lanes, and “cutting off” other drivers.
- Failing to adhere to posted traffic signals: If the negligent driver in your collision ran a stop sign or a red light, we can hold them responsible for your accident-related damages.
Any of these potential rideshare accident causes can leave drivers and passengers with severe injuries, such as broken bones, back and neck problems, traumatic brain injuries, and even paralysis. Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers has been protecting people who suffered such negligence-related injuries since 1995 and now wants to help you.
You Can Trust Our Rideshare Accident Attorneys in Miami, FL
You thought you were making the responsible decision by using a rideshare service to get where you need to go or spend the night celebrating with your friends. However, an accident has led to you suffering from severe injuries that now prevent you from returning to work.
Our Miami rideshare accident lawyers can help. Call Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers today for a free case review.
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