North Las Vegas Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accident Lawyer

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft rideshare driver in North Las Vegas, NV, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Regardless of whether or not you have insurance, as long as you were not-at-fault for the crash, Brian Boyer Injury Lawyer can help you recover financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering and other types of damages.

Let Our Rideshare Accident Lawyer in North Las Vegas Help With Your Personal Injury Claim

At Brian Boyer Injury Lawyer, our top priority is to collect maximum compensation on your behalf as efficiently as possible. Our North Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyer will do this by:

Negotiating with the insurance company

Throughout the process of a personal injury claim, there will be many exchanges of communication required with the insurance company of the negligent driver. All information exchanged will either hurt or harm your case. By working with an experienced attorney, you can rest assured knowing all communications will result in a favorable outcome.

Collecting evidence

Our law firm will do the following to collect the most beneficial evidence for your claim:

• Obtain all medical evidence to support your injury. This includes medical records, billing, and doctor statements.
• Collect all photographic and video evidence. We will do this by speaking with any witnesses to the accident and subpoenaing dash- and street-camera footage.
• Obtain police reports. Police reports can be beneficial in helping the insurance companies understand who was at fault for the accident.

Filing a lawsuit with the court

In the event the insurance companies fail to offer a fair settlement within the statute of limitations period, we will file a lawsuit in court. This is known as litigation. During the litigation process, you may be required to attend a deposition, mediation & arbitration, and even a trial in the off-chance your case escalates that far.

Most of the time, however, the insurance companies are willing to settle outside of a trial.

Recoverable damages after an Uber and Lyft rideshare accident in North Las Vegas, NV

One of the fundamental elements of a personal injury claim is damages. In the State of Nevada, there are two main types of damages injury victims may recover: economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages include tangible damages–damages that can be quantified, like medical bills, property damage, lost wages, physical and rehabilitative therapy, psychotherapy, etc…

Non-economic damages are damages that are no tangible; rather, they are implied. These damages include pain and suffering, emotional anguish, PTSD, anxiety and depression, loss of consortium and so on.

Our team will interview you and all parties involved in your claim to establish the actual valuation of your damages and this is how we will begin negotiations with the insurance companies.

What if the Uber, Lyft or rideshare driver was not at fault for the accident?

As long as you were not found to be at-fault for the crash due to rowdy or threatening behavior, you are entitled to collect compensation from the at-fault driver in the crash. In the event the at-fault driver does not have insurance, you do have options available for recovering compensation. It is important that you speak with a qualified attorney as quickly as possible following a wreck to discuss your options.

Recovering compensation in a wrongful death claim

If a loved one has passed away due to the negligence of a Uber, Lyft or rideshare driver, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit on their behalf. In order to qualify for this, the deceased must have been your:

• Spouse;
• Child;
• Parent;
• Sibling;

In this scenario, you may be entitled to collect on funeral costs, loss of companionship, healthcare expenses and lost wages in the event this person provided for you in any way.

Nevada’s statute of limitations period

In the State of Nevada, NRS.11.190 states that you typically have two-years from the date of the accident injury to file a personal injury claim, although certain exceptions can apply to this rule. In other words, if you wish to collect compensation for your damages, you must file a lawsuit or settle your injury claim within this timeframe.

Failure to file within this timeframe will result in an automatic dismissal of liability from the negligent party which means you are liable for all costs incurred as a result of the crash.

Even if you feel you are not that injured after a crash, it is important to seek medical treatment to obtain a clear picture of whether or not you have hidden injuries. This initial medical visit can establish damages in a personal injury claim.

Determining liability following an Uber, Lyft or rideshare accident in North Las Vegas, NV

Establishing liability in a rideshare accident can be tricky, but it is possible with the help of an experienced attorney. Whether you sue the driver personally or the rideshare company will depend on several factors:

1. If you were hit while the driver was active on the app, you can pursue damages against the driver AND the app company. Uber and Lyft have large liability insurance coverages that should adequately cover any damages you accrue.
2. If you were hit by a driver who was not active on the app, you are not eligible to pursue damages against Uber or Lyft, you will have to sue the driver and their insurance company for damages personally.
3. If your rideshare vehicle was struck by another driver and the rideshare driver shares no responsibility of fault, you will sue the negligent drivers insurance company.

Fault can be a tricky concept to establish, so it is in your best interest to hire an experienced law firm to represent you following a rideshare accident.

Call Brian Boyer Injury Lawyer for help with your claim

If you need to hire an Uber or Lyft rideshare accident attorney in North Las Vegas, NV, please call us at any time at (702) 514-1414. We will discuss your injury claim in a free consultation. If you decide to hire us, we work for you on a contingency-fee basis which means you pay us nothing unless we win.

Client Testimonial:

“I got into an accident that wasn’t my fault. When my insurance wanted to hold me accountable for it I didn’t know who to call so I reached out to The Injury Firm. I can’t tell you how satisfied I was! It was like having a personal assistant. They took care of everything for me. I hope I never get in an accident again but if I do, they’ll be the first call I make.” – PERSONAL INJURY CLIENT