If you or a family member was the victim of an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare vehicle accident, you might be eligible for financial recovery. We can help you get compensation for the medical costs resulting from your injuries, lost wages due to missed work, and other damages.
A Columbus Uber and Lyft rideshare accident lawyer from the Fitch Law Firm LLC can provide legal advocacy and representation during your case. Our team knows the unique issues involved in rideshare accident cases and how to deal with them effectively. We can help you create a well-built case and fight for compensation.
We Will Gather Evidence to Prove Fault and Seek Damages in Your Rideshare Accident Case
Unfortunately, rideshare accidents can lead to severe injuries and even deaths. If you suffered injuries or a loved one died in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft, we can help you bring a personal injury case against the at-fault party.
Personal injury cases involving rideshare companies are often subject to vague and confusing laws. Let a Columbus Uber and Lyft rideshare accident lawyer from the Fitch Law Firm LLC handle your case. We can help you bring a claim or lawsuit against the negligent party.
The Fitch Law Firm LLC can:
- Investigate your case and gather evidence
- Explain your legal options to you
- Identify all of your recoverable damages
- Manage communications with the other parties on your behalf
- Handle paperwork and legal documents
- Represent you during settlement negotiations
- Bring a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party
- Fight to get you adequate compensation
For a free legal consultation with a uber and lyft rideshare accidents lawyer serving Columbus, call 614-545-3930
Working With Rideshare Insurance Companies Can be Tricky
If you suffered injuries in an accident with a rideshare driver, we can help you bring a claim against an insurance company.
Ohio also requires rideshare drivers to have liability coverage that is at least required of a private vehicle. Depending on the rideshare company and your accident’s circumstances, the driver’s insurer or the rideshare company’s policy may cover you.
Unfortunately, insurance companies often deny claims for various reasons. This is why it can help to work with an attorney from our law firm following an accident involving Uber, Lyft, or another rideshare.
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Compensation You Can Seek for Rideshare Collision Injuries
Through a personal injury case, you may receive compensation for damages caused by a rideshare accident. Monetary compensation for your financial losses as well as the non-financial harm caused by the rideshare accident may be available.
The Fitch Law Firm LLC can help you get compensation for:
- Medical costs, including hospital bills, physical therapy costs, outpatient care, doctor’s appointments, and more
- Lost earnings from the time you had to take off work while you were recovering
- Future lost wages from future missed work
- Diminished earning capacity caused by your injuries
- Physical impairment or disability
- Scarring and disfigurement caused by your injuries
- Mental anguish
- Physical pain
- Lost enjoyment of life
Compensation You Can Seek after a Rideshare Collision Ending in Death
No amount of money could compensate someone for the death of a family member or spouse. A wrongful death lawsuit may help you get justice for a family member who passed in a rideshare accident. Recovery through a wrongful death action may also help lessen your financial burden.
Damages in an Ohio wrongful death case often include:
- Funeral and burial charges
- Medical bills
- Lost income
- Lost services, such as housework and childcare
- Loss of future inheritance
- Loss of the intangible benefits your loved one provided
- Your grief and mental suffering
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How Do You Prove Negligence in a Rideshare Accident?
Negligent driving causes many rideshare accidents. A driver is negligent if they fail to exercise reasonable care to prevent injuries to others.
Examples of negligent driving include:
- Using a cell phone while driving
- Not paying sufficient attention to the road
- Speeding
- Running stop signs and signals
- Fatigued driving
- Failure to yield the right-of-way
- Erratic lane changes
- Tailgating
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Non-Driver Causes of Rideshare Accidents
The fault for a rideshare accident does not always fall to the driver. Sometimes, a poorly designed road, defective auto part, or another problem causes the accident. The liable party for your rideshare accident may be a driver, a product manufacturer, or another party.
The Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuits in Ohio
The statute of limitations is the length of time that a person has to file a lawsuit. In Ohio, we must file personal injury lawsuits within two years of the injury, according to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) §2305.10.
Plaintiffs must file wrongful death lawsuits within two years of their loved one’s passing, according to ORC §2125.02. There can be exceptions to these general rules. It can help to consult with our law firm as soon as possible after an auto accident to learn about the deadlines your case may be subject to.
The sooner you bring your case to the Fitch Law Firm LLC, the sooner we can get started.
Call the Attorneys at the Fitch Law Firm LLC for a Free Case Evaluation
If you sustained injuries or a loved one died in a rideshare accident, a Columbus Uber and Lyft rideshare accident lawyer from the Fitch Law Firm LLC can handle your case on your behalf. Our law firm takes car accident cases on a contingency-fee-basis, so there is no cost to you unless we get you a monetary settlement or award. Call our office at (614) 545-3930 today for a free case assessment.
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