If a car accident with a ridesharing vehicle has left you with a totaled vehicle, you will want to pursue a personal injury claim. A totaled vehicle will result in a higher property damage claim, so you will want to make sure you maintain thorough documentation to indicate the value of your car and the total estimate of your loss. Keep copies of the tow bill, rental car receipts, and written repair estimates. Also, get photos of the damages.
What To Do After An Accident
If you were in an accident with a rideshare vehicle, you will want to call the police and file an accident report. The officer will come investigate the accident, determine fault, and complete the report, which will help with your personal injury claim against the driver. If you are physically able to do so, you will need to get photos of the accident scene and of the damages that you suffered in the crash. You will want to obtain a copy of the accident report so you can use it as proof when you file your personal injury claim. Documentation is essential to the success of your claim.
Kinds Of Damages From An Accident
When you pursue your personal injury claim, you will want to be sure to include all your damages. Here are some of the damages that you will most likely have as a result of the crash that totaled your car:
- Medical expenses – past and future
- Lost wages – past and future
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Mental anguish
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
Supporting documentation, such as medical bills, medical records, proof of missed work and lost wages, rental car receipts, repair estimates, the accident report, photos of the damages, witness statements, and anything else that you can gather to show your damages and to prove liability should be used to help support your personal injury claim.
Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney
Depending on when and how the crash occurred, the driver’s private insurance could be liable, or the commercial insurance might be liable. You will need to determine if the driver was on his way to pick up a paying customer, or is transporting a paying customer, then he or she is covered by the ridesharing company's insurance. Because they will be represented by a legal team, you will need to be represented by a lawyer as well.
Enlist the help of a personal injury attorney to ensure your personal injury claim is handled in a timely manner and that you get the compensation you deserve. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, so get your case review today!
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*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 another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
