With more people choosing rideshare, your chances of being involved in a crash with a vehicle are higher than they once were. If you were hit by ride-sharing vehicle and your car suffered frame damage, you can file a property damage claim as part of your personal injury claim.
What To Do After Being Hit
If a ride-sharing vehicle has hit you, you can receive compensation for the damages you sustained from the accident. If the vehicle was hauling a paying passenger or in route to pick up a paying passenger, then their insurance is in effect. If the vehicle wasn’t on duty to accept paying passengers, then the driver’s private auto insurance is in effect and should cover the costs of repairing your vehicle and any other damages that you might have received from the accident with a ride-sharing service.
You should always call the police to ensure that an accident report is filed for your crash. The officer will investigate the crash and will most likely determine preliminary fault for the crash.
This will help you pursue your property damage claim to recoup compensation for the frame damage that your vehicle suffered. Here are a few of the documents that you should maintain as evidence regarding frame damage after being hit:
- Accident report
- Photos of the accident scene, the damages, and of visible injuries
- Statements from witnesses
- Repair estimates
- Tow bill
- Rental car receipts
- Medical records
- Medical bills
- Evidence of any missed work and lost wages
Damages From Being Hit
While being hit could cause frame damage, you will most likely suffer other damages as well. You can claim all these damages in your personal injury claim. Here are a few of the damages that are often claimed in an auto accident case:
- Expenses from medical treatments
- Lost wages from missing work
- Pain and suffering
- Damages to property
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- Enjoyment of life lost
- Loss of consortium
- Mental anguish
Consult With a Personal Injury Lawyer
If your vehicle suffered frame damage after being hit, you may want to discuss the details of your potential claim with a personal injury attorney to ensure your property damage and personal injury claim get on the right track. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, so you have no out of pocket expense to worry about.
Get your Free Case Evaluation today, so you can make sure your case in on the right track. With the help of an accident injury lawyer, you are much more likely to recover your losses.
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Lyft or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
