If you have been hit by a ride sharing service vehicle, you have suffered a variety of damages. You may have past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages, property damages, and pain and suffering.
If you suffered injuries and sought medical care, then you can ask for pain and suffering. Your pain and suffering are based on your medical expenses, the severity of your injuries, how your injuries affect you and how long they will affect you, and any restrictions or limitations imposed because of the injuries.
When a ride sharing vehicle is in operation for pay, then it is covered by the company insurance, which is up to $1 million liability coverage per accident. This is to help ensure the damages that are caused by the driver are covered.
Damages in an Accident
If you suffered any kind of injuries, you have a right to file for pain and suffering if hit by a ride sharing vehicle. Your medical bills will be calculated, then they will be multiplied by a number ranging from 1 to 7 usually, depending on the severity of your injuries.
For example, if you suffered a mild case of whiplash then fully recovered within two weeks, your total medical bills will be multiplied by 1 or 1.5 If you suffered a traumatic brain injury that will leave you disabled, your medical bills will be multiplied by 7. Future medical costs are also considered.
In addition to pain and suffering, you should claim any other injuries that you suffered as a result of the crash. Those damages will include your medical expenses, any future medical care that you might need, any lost wages that you suffered because of your injuries, loss of earnings in the future that might result because of the future need for medical care or because of disabilities, the loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and any property damages.
Proving Your Claim
You should seek medical care right away to confirm your injuries. Postponing your care will make it seem as though your injuries didn’t result from being hit.
Failure to establish medical care right away could be devastating to your claim. You will need to maintain documentation to support your claim. This includes documents like medical bills, evidence that you missed work and/or lost wages due to injuries, prescription receipts, estimates for damage repairs, photos of injuries and damages, and anything else to show your losses.
Consult With a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you suffered injuries in an accident, you should consult with a personal injury lawyer. Accident injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means your personal injury lawyer will not be paid until you are have received a settlement or judgement for your claim. To start your personal injury claim, complete the Free Case Evaluation Form today!
*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 Uber, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
