Henderson Uber + Lyft Accident Lawyers
To know when to file your lawsuit, the damages you deserve to recover, and how to ultimately get compensation, call our lawyers soon after an Uber or Lyft accident. We can begin working on your case by obtaining the police report associated with it, discussing the crash with you, and assessing your initial damages.
Your first call immediately after any collision should be to 911. Once you report the accident to the police, we can help you report it to either Uber or Lyft. Nevada gives victims two years to file lawsuits, which is not long. Do not wait to file so we can get medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages for you as soon as possible.
Our Uber and Lyft accident lawyers can assess your case for free when you call Mitchell Rogers Injury Law at (702) 702-2622.
What Should Be My First Steps After a Henderson Lyft or Uber Accident?
We help victims take the necessary steps to protect their Uber and Lyft accident claims, so reach out about yours today.
Call the Police
Always report a car crash that ends in injury to the police, as required by NRS 484E.030(2). If you cannot call 911 because you are too injured, witnesses can help.
When officers get to the scene, tell them what happened. If you were injured while riding in the backseat of an Uber or Lyft, you might not know exactly how the accident occurred. Give as much information as you can. Officers will also interview other involved parties and eyewitnesses and include the details they provide in a police report.
The police report helps us better understand the accident and may point to evidence, such as eyewitnesses who can provide impactful testimony. The Henderson Police Department makes these reports available online, typically within a few days of a crash.
Get Assessed for Injuries
Passengers sitting in the back seats of cars, which is common for Uber and Lyft riders, face the risk of bad injuries during rear-end accidents, T-bone collisions, and sideswipe crashes in Henderson. These are some of the most common types of car accidents and may happen because of the rideshare driver’s negligence or another driver’s recklessness.
Facial fractures, concussions, contusions, whiplash, broken ribs, and spinal cord injuries are common among backseat passengers. Do not delay treatment if you are in pain. Instead, go straight to the hospital.
You may be in shock after a crash and not feel the pain from an injury. Let paramedics who arrive on the scene assess you, as they may identify injuries that require immediate attention.
Report to Uber or Lyft
You must also report the crash to the appropriate rideshare company as soon as possible. We can help with this by ensuring that all relevant information is included and important photos are attached. Reporting is possible through the app, and our Uber and Lyft accident lawyers can waste no time ensuring the rideshare company is notified.
Call Our Lawyers
Victims should contact our lawyers as soon as possible after an Uber or Lyft accident. These cases are complex, and numerous hurdles prevent victims from recovering damages.
Based on the accident’s circumstances, we can see if Uber or Lyft’s insurance applies, not the driver’s personal coverage. The most rideshare insurance pays is $1.5 million in Nevada, and this coverage is only available if an accident meets specific criteria.
Insurance payouts may not be enough to cover all your damages, especially if you suffer a life-altering car accident injury. We can review your case to determine if you have a viable lawsuit and start preparing it in Henderson.
When Do I Have to File My Rideshare Accident Lawsuit?
You only have a set period during which you can file a lawsuit for an Uber or Lyft accident in Henderson. Miss the deadline, and you risk missing your chance to recover damages altogether, which we help avoid.
Injury plaintiffs have two years to sue in Nevada under 11.190(4)(e). However, we aim to file lawsuits sooner. While we will not rush to file, bringing claims quickly can also expedite victims’ recoveries. Waiting to initiate or file your case may have adverse consequences, such as crucial evidence being lost.
What Damages Can I Get from an Uber or Lyft Accident Lawsuit in Henderson?
Let us calculate the damages you should get after an accident caused by an Uber or Lyft driver. We can organize proof of these damages to back up relief requests and show why you deserve such compensation.
Medical Damages
You may be most concerned with recovering medical damages after a car crash, no matter who is involved. Medical treatment is very expensive, even for relatively minor injuries. Diagnostic tests, hospital stays, and all procedures generate damages, which your lawsuit should cover.
The sooner we start working on your case, the sooner we can start organizing your medical bills. You may have many medical bills from hospitals and providers, and we need all of them to get enough compensation.
More medical damages may come from future treatments, which we can prove with help from your treating physicians.
Lost Wages
Lawsuits also cover lost wages. These are common damages after motor vehicle accidents, whether victims are unable to work for a few weeks or many months.
Income records prove your wages before the accident, and we use these to calculate future lost wages as well. Avoid returning to work prematurely, as your injury might worsen, which could complicate your case.
Pain and Suffering
Non-economic damages are among the most consequential for victims despite lacking any inherent monetary value. Fractures, soft tissue injuries, and other physical harms are painful, not just expensive to treat. Scars, disfiguring burns, and other injuries are emotionally distressing, causing severe mental anguish.
We have experience calculating and proving non-economic damages in Uber and Lyft accident cases. Talk to us about your pain and suffering, and we can quantify it for your lawsuit.
Call Our Accident Lawyers in Henderson for Help Today
Our Uber and Lyft accident lawyers can discuss your case for free when you call Mitchell Rogers Injury Law at (702) 702-2622.