Baton Rouge Rideshare Accident Lawyer
With the rise in rideshare services in Baton Rouge comes a rise in accident risk. Lyft, Uber, and other rideshare drivers juggle more distractions than private drivers; between monitoring their app for fares, following GPS directions in unfamiliar areas, and wrangling unruly or chatty passengers, there is plenty to keep a rideshare driver’s attention off the road. If you’re involved in a crash with the driver, you may be eligible for a settlement from the company they drive for. Our Baton Rouge, LA rideshare accident lawyer can explain your options. Please contact Palmintier Law Group today for a legal consultation.
Rideshare Accident Lawyer Baton Rouge, LA
Getting into a car accident is scary, whether you’re the other driver or a helpless passenger in the Uber or Lyft. There’s a good chance you suffer multiple severe injuries; even if the cars in the accident were going slowly, you may still experience whiplash, deep contusions, or head trauma. You might miss several days of work to recover, and even using your paid time off, could see a drop in your take-home pay. If you didn’t cause the wreck, you rightfully should expect the at-fault party to pay for your medical bills and other losses.
Louisiana personal injury laws permit accident victims to recover damages if they didn’t cause the wreck; it’s an “at fault” state for these claims. If the at-fault party is a rideshare driver, then you, as the victim, may file a claim against the driver who caused the accident, plus the company they were working for (if they were logged in to the app and considered working). Lyft and Uber extend a $1 million insurance policy to cover damages their drivers cause if the driver is actively transporting a fare. Both companies offer coverage for drivers logged in, but not transporting a fare, but the cap is smaller. The other vehicle’s driver and any passengers in the rideshare vehicle may file a claim with the rideshare company’s insurance carrier.
As you heal from your accident injuries, you may not have the strength to handle the legal matters alone. That’s where we come in. Our Baton Rouge rideshare accident lawyer handles all the legal matters pertaining to the case, including communicating with the other party and insurance companies.
In Rideshare Accident Claims, Our Experience Matters
When multiple defendants are involved in a car accident claim, as is often the case with rideshare accidents, the case becomes more complicated and needs an experienced attorney to ensure a successful outcome for the plaintiff. With 80 years of combined experience, Palmintier Law Group delivers. You benefit from our experience and client-focused advocacy.
- Over $1 billion in damages recovered for our clients
- Founding partner Michael C. Palmintier twice chaired the Medical Malpractice Section of the Louisiana Association for Justice
- Peer-recognized by Martindale-Hubbard for our superior client advocacy
Have you been involved in a rideshare collision? Contact our Baton Rouge rideshare accident lawyer today.