Many factors contribute to rideshare companies’ popularity, such as the service being more convenient and economical than traditional cab companies. Uber and Lyft offer alternatives to customers who have become disenfranchised by the typical conventional corporate service models that other transport companies provide.
When you call a Lyft or Uber, you entrust your life to the driver – someone you do not know. You hope to reach your destination safely, but sometimes that is not always the case.
Being on the road is a risk, and you can end up in an accident. In this case, you may be hurt or injured, and you would need help from a lawyer to receive the compensation due to you.
If you are dealing with an injury from a rideshare crash, you are probably facing substantial losses. A good law firm should be able to represent you in such matters.
The Moore Law Group, LLC can assist you in such circumstances. We are a full-service law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, and our attorneys have extensive litigation experience in both State and Federal Courts. They can handle various litigation matters, including rideshare auto accidents and personal injury compensation.
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Common Injuries from Rideshare Accidents
When riding as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft, or basically in any car, you cannot have an idea about the collision that is about to happen, making it hard to brace yourself for impact.
As a result, you will end up injured and hurt.
Some common car accident injuries include:
Soft Tissue Injuries
From the crash’s impact, your body can twist around and stretch unusually, leading to pain, sprains, torn muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Brain and Head Injuries
Many passengers hit their heads on the vehicle’s interior in a collision, such as on the back of the seat and in front. Such accidents lead to traumatic brain injuries, skull fractures, and others.
Fractures
In an auto accident, you can break several bones on your wrists, hands, arms, nose, legs, cheekbones, ribs, pelvis, collarbone, hips, and many more. These are painful and take many months to heal; some may even require multiple surgeries.
It may not take long before the medical bills start piling up, and you will probably lose income due to the accident.
You should seek legal assistance immediately. The Moore Law Group shall come to you, evaluate your rights and determine the best course of action.
What do You need to Know as an Uber and Lyft Passenger?
Uber and Lyft ensure that their passengers are entitled to compensation if they get injured.
A good lawyer will help you receive this compensation promptly and the due reasonable payment. The lawyer’s job will be to contact the companies so they follow through on their commitment.
Independent Contractors
Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies usually market themselves as technology firms rather than taxis, and their drivers are called ‘Independent Contractors.’
This means that; the legal sleight-of-hand provides a distinction that protects the company in case of a lawsuit. Under the law, employers are less responsible for the actions of independent contractors.
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Contact The Moore Law Group, LLC for all personal injury cases. Our legal team strongly believes that negligent drivers should be held fully accountable for any injuries or losses to their passengers.
We know how to handle such cases, no matter the injury you have sustained. Our attorneys, John Moore and Brittanie E. Allen, and our associates and lawyers will design the perfect legal package for you. We are also very good with Bankruptcy Law and Commercial litigation.
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