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Uber and Lyft are two of the most popular rideshare services in New Orleans. People use rideshare services for many reasons, including to avoid driving while intoxicated and to prevent parking in busy downtown areas. Although using rideshare services can sometimes be a safer option than driving, rideshare drivers can get into accidents just like other vehicle drivers.Â
If you’ve been injured as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft, you may deserve a settlement for your damages. A New Orleans rideshare accident lawyer from Smiley Injury Law can look into your case and negotiate a settlement on your behalf. Hopefully, with the money you receive, you can gain closure for what you’ve experienced and heal more quickly.
Rideshare accidents can occur for many of the same reasons that other car accidents occur. Negligent drivers, roadway hazards, bad weather, and car malfunctions can all cause rideshare accidents; however, negligence on behalf of the rideshare driver may also play a role in causing your rideshare accident because rideshare drivers have demanding jobs.
Some rideshare drivers may be more likely to drive drowsy because they’re giving rides late into the night and early in the morning. Rideshare drivers may also drive distracted because they must use their phones to manage their clients. Because rideshare drivers make money when obtaining more passengers, they may speed to drop passengers off more quickly.
An experienced rideshare accident lawyer in New Orleans can investigate your situation and determine whether your rideshare driver was at fault for causing your wreck or whether there were other factors involved, such as a colliding driver or a negligent manufacturer.Â
If your rideshare driver in New Orleans was at fault for your rideshare accident, then you can likely obtain an insurance settlement from Lyft or Uber. Both Uber and Lyft provide extensive insurance coverage for rideshare passengers when they are using these rideshare services. When rideshare drivers have passengers in their vehicles, both Uber and Lyft provide $1 million in total liability coverage.Â
If someone other than your rideshare driver caused your rideshare accident in New Orleans, then you may need to take legal action against the at-fault party. Your New Orleans rideshare accident attorney can gather evidence, such as photographs, witness statements, and your medical records, to support your argument in court and prove fault against the responsible party.Â
Getting injured in a rideshare accident can be traumatic, and you deserve compensation for what you’ve been through. If you’re ready to speak with a New Orleans rideshare accident lawyer from Smiley Injury Law about your case, schedule a free consultation by filling out our contact form or calling 504-894-9653.
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