Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
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Relying on an Uber or Lyft service has become increasingly popular to get around. With this, however, comes an increase in accidents that involve standard rideshare options. So, what are you supposed to do if you were involved in an accident while your Uber/Lyft driver was driving?
An experienced Madison car accident attorney can help you walk through the options and understand your rights. No one should feel like they can’t return to life after being involved in an accident.
Contact our office today at (608) 448-6242 to speak with one of our Madison rideshare accident attorneys and learn how we can help you.
If you were injured, it is essential that you seek medical care immediately after any accident. In some cases, individuals find their injuries minor and decide against seeking medical attention, only to find out later that the minor injuries resulted in significant long-term effects that weren’t apparent immediately. Having a doctor discuss the accident with you and examine you can help you to rest assured that you have taken the proper steps to heal yourself from any injuries sustained.
Report the accident to the proper authorities. This isn’t always obvious to some victims of accidents and can be incredibly beneficial to the evidence necessary in the future when you choose to pursue damages.
Report the accident to the rideshare company as well. Uber or Lyft needs to be made aware of the accident so they can take the proper steps to either suspend the driver’s account or investigate further to avoid future accidents.
Gather any documents you have so you can share them with an experienced attorney. You may have pictures of the damage to the car you were riding in, medical records, police reports, and more that are beneficial to share with your attorney when pursuing damages.
In a “regular” accident, you are up against the insurance companies of the other drivers involved in the accident. When you are in an accident with an Uber or Lyft driver, you are up against their legal teams. Negotiations are not “regular” anymore, as you are dealing with million-dollar companies and their expert legal teams. Without significant experience dealing with these experts, it can leave you with far less than you deserve. Once you accept a settlement, you typically can’t go back and ask for more, making the negotiations crucial to the process of pursuing damages.
Yes and no. While there are specific legal standards that commercial and rideshare drivers adhere to in order to keep their jobs, there are differences as well.
In most situations, drivers of cabs or other public transportation options are required to undergo safety training and maintain the commercial vehicle. Rideshare drivers typically use their own personal cars and aren’t generally required to endure regular safety inspections or consistent safety training. This can lead to more accidents than commercial drivers.
Additionally, many rideshare drivers find it appealing to work with Uber or Lyft as a second job, meaning the likelihood of the driver being tired or distracted can be higher and therefore cause more accidents. They may even choose to take fares at odd hours, which can mean more money but a higher risk of being distracted or tired.
Accidents involving Uber/Lyft or other rideshare companies can quickly become complex. As discussed above, a victim of an accident isn’t dealing with “regular” insurance companies, but rather experts explicitly trained to handle negotiations, with the best interest of their million-dollar companies at heart, rather than you and your injuries. An experienced attorney can provide a necessary peace of mind and invaluable guidance on what your options are and how to get back to life as you once knew it.
Contact our office at (608) 448-6242 to speak with one of our experienced Madison personal injury attorneys and learn more about your options.
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Insurance companies have extensive resources and experience protecting their profits. They may deny valid claims, undervalue injuries, or pressure people into accepting less than they deserve. They know how to protect their interests.
At Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, we understand the strategies insurance companies use to minimize claims, and we are prepared to challenge them. We carefully investigate each case, calculate the complete impact of our client’s injuries, and pursue the compensation available under the law.
When insurance adjusters see Pemberton involved, they know they are facing a legal team that will come prepared, stand firm, and fight for its clients.
You didn’t ask to be injured or forced into a dispute with a powerful insurance company. You deserve a legal team that will listen to you, explain your options, and stand beside you throughout the process.
We do not back down when an insurance company refuses to treat our clients fairly. Every client receives determined advocacy, compassionate support, and the preparation their case deserves.
Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Life following a serious injury can bring intense emotions and pain. Accident victims often hope to get their lives back on track, only to be held back by the demands involved with personal injury claims. This is especially the case for individuals who become hospitalized. Wherever you are in the process, we’d be glad to help.
Our injury lawyers in Wisconsin step up to represent you. At Pemberton, we provide this advocacy at every step in the injury claims process so you can be on your way to feeling like yourself again.
Contact our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys at (608) 448-6242 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys. We will create a plan together to help you protect your rights and get you back to your life.
$40M+ Won For Our Clients
Client sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a driver who passed away at the scene. We obtained close to the policy limits with an additional claimant pre-suit and negotiated medical liens down over $250,000.
The client suffered whiplash to the neck and shoulder, upper-arm pain, right-hand tingling, and occasional headaches following the collision, resulting in $67,188.56 in medical care. We negotiated a $150,000 settlement to compensate the client for medical costs, ongoing symptoms, and disruption to daily life.
The client suffered multiple traumatic injuries in the collision — including a concussion with head bumps and swelling, a fractured lower spine, a broken right clavicle, damaged right inner ear and a torn left earlobe, plus extensive abrasions, road rash, and ongoing neck/low-back pain — resulting in $100,115.68 in medical bills. We negotiated a $135,000 settlement to cover medical expenses and compensate the client for significant physical injuries, pain, and recovery-related impacts.
In this car accident case, the client suffered catastrophic injuries in a head-on collision when the at-fault driver crossed the center line. Her injuries included multiple broken bones in the chest, ribs, wrist, and ankle, internal injuries requiring intestinal surgery, and a damaged artery in the spine. With medical expenses exceeding $4,000, we secured the at-fault driver’s full insurance coverage and pursued an additional $1,000,000 from the client’s own insurance policy. We also negotiated a reduction of more than $468,000 in outstanding medical costs to ensure the client received maximum financial recovery for her life-altering injuries and permanent impact on her ability to work.
The client’s loved one suffered a fatal injury in an auto collision that resulted in over $382,000 in medical bills. Acting as the family’s second attorney, we navigated difficult policy-limit issues and secured a $1,000,000 settlement. While the case had greater overall value and the family would have liked a higher recovery, they chose to settle to avoid prolonged litigation and move forward.
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