Bedford Rideshare Accident Lawyers

Most of us have taken a rideshare at some point in the recent past. These services continue to grow in popularity due to their convenience. However, accidents involving rideshare vehicles can and do happen. Whether you were a passenger in a rideshare that was in an accident or another driver in an accident involving one of these vehicles, you may be entitled to compensation for any injuries or property damage you sustained.

Liability in Lyft and Uber Accidents

In a car accident involving two private individuals driving their own cars for non-commercial purposes, liability can often be quite straightforward. Liability in a rideshare accident, however,  can be challenging to determine. While the rideshare driver may be at fault for a poor driving decision, what responsibility lies with the rideshare company itself? 

If a rideshare company can be proven to have acted carelessly in a way that led to an accident, the company may be held liable, as well as the driver. For example, the rideshare company may not have properly trained the driver or may have failed to conduct a thorough background check. Maybe the company overlooked prior violations that should have resulted in the driver being banned from driving for the service.

Trying to gather evidence to prove any of these violations by the company can be a daunting task. An individual asking a giant multinational company for records that prove it acted improperly is unlikely to get far against the teams of lawyers the company will undoubtedly assign to the case. This is why it’s imperative that you hire a knowledgeable and experienced rideshare accident lawyer from NOVA Injury Law to represent you in your rideshare accident personal injury case.

Even if the company has not acted improperly, gathering all of the evidence you would need to receive fair compensation after a rideshare accident can be an overwhelming task, especially at a time when your focus should be on healing and recovery. Let our lawyers take on that burden so you can focus on healing and getting back to your everyday life.

Should You Accept a Settlement?

There is no one answer to that question. Often, insurance companies–whether representing the rideshare driver or the company they work for– will immediately provide an extremely low settlement offer, hoping that you will accept it and their problem will quietly go away. While the offer may seem at first like a lot of money and a good way to avoid a long, drawn-out negotiation, accepting it may mean that you end up paying out of your own pockets for medical care, lost wages, and other expenses that were caused through no fault of your own. It is difficult to make such a serious decision while suffering from injuries and the changes to your daily life that they have caused.

Insurance companies know this and try to take advantage of you at a vulnerable time. Our rideshare lawyers are here to step in and protect your rights and help you get the fair compensation that can get you back on your feet again. We have experience dealing with large insurance companies and will bring every bit of our knowledge and expertise to bear to ensure that you have the space and time to heal and live your best possible life after the accident. We will negotiate the best settlement possible or take the case to court if no fair settlement can be reached. We are in your corner, fighting for what’s right.

Call Our Bedford Rideshare Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation Today

The rideshare accident lawyers at NOVA Injury Law are here to support you and fight for your best interests in your Bedford Uber or Lyft accident.  Call us today at (902) 700-2798 for a free consultation.