Injured in a rideshare accident? Get help from the experienced Colorado rideshare attorneys at Law Offices of Clifton Black.
Why are rideshare accidents different from other motor vehicle crash cases?
Many rideshare companies have heavily lobbied lawmakers to avoid liability for injuries caused by crashes in which their drivers are involved. They have created several exceptions, both contractual and legal, relating to their liability, depending on the situation. You need an experienced Colorado rideshare attorney.
When someone is injured in a rideshare crash, there are questions that aren’t involved in standard motor vehicle crash cases. Was the rideshare driver at fault? Was the rideshare driver on the way to a pick up, or was the rideshare driver transporting a passenger? Did the rideshare driver have their own insurance?
You need an attorney with familiarity with these laws to know how to get you the compensation you deserve.
What kind of compensation can I get for my rideshare injury?
If you are injured in a rideshare crash, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries. This can include:
- Cost of medical expenses incurred as a result of the injury
- Lost wages
- Reasonable expenses incurred as a result of the injury (transportation to/from medical care, additional equipment needed to perform work after injury, etc.)
- Pain & Suffering
- Disability – inability and/or difficulty performing the tasks and actions you used to perform without problem before the injury
- Disfigurement – Any visible deformity, from cuts and bruises to loss of limbs, caused by the injury
- Loss of normal life – An injury will have an impact on your normal everyday life, and you are entitled to compensation for this
- Property damage