If you believe the negligence caused the accident that you were involved in, you might be able to pursue a personal injury claim to recoup compensation for your damages.
An accident can leave you with various injuries and damages. You can ask to be compensated for your losses through a personal injury claim. For a successful personal injury claim against the ride sharing service, you must prove negligence.
There are four elements of negligence that must be proven:
- Duty of care – You will need to prove that they owed you a duty of care. In this case, the driver should have adhered to traffic laws and drive safely to prevent harm.
- Breach of duty – You must prove that they breached that duty. As an example, the driver crossed the centerline and hit your car head-on.
- Causation – You must show that your injuries were caused by the accident with the vehicle. As an example, the head-on crash broke your legs and you had to be extricated from the vehicle.
- Damages – You must prove the accident led to damages. As an example, you have medical bills, lost wages, property damages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent scarring and disfigurement.
How Negligence Comes Into Play In An Auto Accident
If you can prove that their negligence caused your injuries, you can file a personal injury claim. There are many ways the driver might have been negligent when driving.
Here are some examples:
- Eating while driving kept him from being vigilant and attentive
- She didn’t obey traffic laws, and was speeding
- He failed to maintain control of the vehicle, stopping without warning
- She failed to use the vehicle safety features, such as failure to signal when turning
Remedying The Negligence
You can ask that the company remedy their negligence. That would be through a personal injury claim where you can recoup compensation for your losses. You must provide documentation that shows you suffered losses.
For example, a written repair estimate for fixing your vehicle, the tow bill for getting your car from the scene of the crash, your medical bills, proof of missed work and lost wages, and so forth.
When you file a personal injury claim, you should ask for all your damages at once.
Common damages sought after such an accident include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent scarring and disfigurement, property damages, future loss of earnings, future medical expenses, and mental trauma.
Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney
If an accident caused by their negligence left you injured, consult with a personal injury lawyer. Your attorney will work on a contingency basis, so you have no upfront costs and nothing to lose.
Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form today so you can get your personal injury claim underway.
Additional Resources
- Do I Sue Lyft or the Other Driver After a Crash?
- Am I Protected by Insurance If I Am Hit By a Lyft Driver?
*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.
