What Are the Most Common Injuries Involved in a Rideshare Accident?

Car accidents that involve Uber or Lyft can cause many different types of injuries that range in severity. Catastrophically, victims can lose limbs in tragic motor vehicle accidents. There are many cases where those involved in an accident is trapped in a vehicle and they are faced with cutting off the limbs. As you can imagine, these accidents greatly impact the victim’s quality of life after the accident.

Back pain and injuries are another common injury from car accidents. These types of injuries can vary greatly in degree from pulled or strained muscles to severe and possibly paralyzing spinal cord injuries. Individuals who experience back pain as a result of a motor vehicle collision should instantaneously seek medical attention. The quicker victims obtain medical assistance, the more likely their chances are of not experiencing chronic back pain for the rest of their lives. In the very worst case of motor vehicle collisions, paralysis can occur.

Drivers and passengers are shielded by the windshield, dashboard and passenger seats which is why head injuries are so common in car accidents. This can result in traumatic brain damages, which may be mild, moderate, or severe. Some of the symptoms experienced by individuals with head and brain injuries include blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, nausea, and memory loss. If you believe your head might be injured, its vital to remember that symptoms might not appear right away. To be safe, seek immediate care.

Broken bones or fractures are also common in car accidents. The bones that are most frequently injured include arms, knees, legs, and ribs. When bones are broken, individuals can expect to incur significant medical bills and intense pain for weeks or months. More serious broken bone injuries usually need to be treated with physical therapy.

This is just a small sample of the many injuries that can occur in a car accident. If you are injured in a car accident, seek legal representation as soon as possible from an experienced auto accident attorney.

How Can Attorneys Help Victims in An Uber or Lyft Accident Recover Compensation?

If the lawsuit is successful, victims of car accidents can recover compensatory damages, which are designed to compensate the plaintiff for his losses. There are two types of compensatory damages. Economic damages are those that are quantifiable, such as lost wages, hospital bills, and property damage. Non-economic damages are damages that cannot be easily reduced to a calculation, such as emotional distress, pain and suffering, and disfigurement. In the event of a wrongful death case, there are other damages to be considered.

There are numerous compensatory damages that you may want to know about. It is in your best interest to discuss this with your car accident lawyer if you have a question about the compensation you will be able to recover in your case.

If the plaintiff was partially responsible for the damages, there is a possibility that they might be able to recover compensation damages. Georgia follows the rule of modified comparative negligence. This means that if the plaintiff was less than 50 percent responsible for the accident, the plaintiff can still recover a portion of his damages.

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How to Strengthen Car Accident Claims with Evidence

To acquire compensation for the injuries and damages for the accident, you will have to have evidence that can prove liability for the accident. Additionally, it is required that you provide the insurance companies involved in the claim with evidence that clearly shows the extent of your injuries and the damages you have suffered as a result of these injuries.

Evidence that can be used include photographs of the vehicles involved in the accident and the surrounding scene of the accident. You should also obtain a copy of the official police report for the accident, and always remember to ask witnesses for their contact information at the time of the accident. Take photographs of any visible injuries you may have suffered in the crash.

After the accident, be sure to hold onto copies of any vehicle damage repair receipts, medical bills, doctor’s notes about your car accident injuries, medical exam results, and lab results. The more evidence you have supporting your car accident claim, the more likely you are to succeed at being compensated by the at-fault party’s car insurance company.

How Much Can I Expect to Pay an Attorney to Help me in My Uber or Lyft Case?

For those who are involved in an Uber car crash, attorneys do not charge a flat or hourly rate for their legal services. Instead, car accident attorneys enter into agreements to work on a contingency fee basis for their clients. What does this mean? If you are working with a car accident attorney, you will not need to pay any fees upfront for their legal services. In fact, the lawyer will not be paid for his legal services until he has successfully recovered compensation either by winning a verdict or reaching a settlement with the at-fault party. If the attorney does not recover compensation on your behalf, he is not paid for his legal services.

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