Hit By a Ride-Sharing or Delivery Driver

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In today's rapidly transforming economy, the convenience of technological innovations has reduced the necessity for individuals to drive themselves and has created more opportunities to have others drive for them. From ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft to delivery providers like UberEats and GrubHub, America's streets are full of personal vehicles driven for commercial reasons. However, many of these services can unnecessarily endanger our neighborhood and cause considerable injuries as a result. Dealing with large companies on your own can be difficult and is often overwhelming. If you have been injured by a delivery or ride-sharing driver, you might be entitled to hold these companies accountable. The car accident attorneys at Marko Law are experienced and ready to fight for you. Call us at (313) 777-7LAW for a free consultation. If we don't reach a favorable result in your case, you will not owe us anything.

‍Can Corporations Be Held Responsible?

‍Companies involved in ride-sharing and deliveries often try to classify their drivers as "independent contractors," meaning they are not permanent employees for financial reasons and to evade responsibility. Nevertheless, when a driver injures others while at work, those companies might be held responsible under a legal concept called "respondeat superior." Under "respondeat superior," a company is vicariously liable for the injury their motorists cause while on the clock. This means injured parties might seek actions directly against the companies, and against the motorist.

‍Increased Risk

‍As more Americans today utilize delivery and ride-sharing services, the amount of these vehicles on the road has significantly increased, as have the number of accidents these drivers have caused.Some of the most common risks associated with the delivery and ride-sharing drivers include:

• Driving While Distracted-- The majority of delivery and ride-sharing drivers are required to use their cell phones while on the road to get directions from their employer. Rather than focusing on the road, these motorists frequently turn their focus to their cell phones. Focusing on a cell phone while driving is the equivalent of driving blind, and is one of the riskiest actions a driver can take. Driving while using a cell phone is considered by a number of experts to be as hazardous as driving intoxicated, and is a leading cause of collisions today.
• Speeding-- A lot of delivery and ride-sharing drivers are compensated based on the number of trips they complete. Because of this, drivers may be incentivized to drive at excessive speeds and take dangerous maneuvers to conserve time. This kind of driving endangers the entire community and puts their profits before our safety.
• Bicycles and Scooters-- Some delivery and ride-sharing workers operate on bicycles and scooters instead of a regular vehicle. In doing so, many cause accidents by hitting pedestrians or causing other vehicles to swerve in order to avoid an accident.

Thus, if a delivery or ride-sharing driver has caused you to be injured, both the driver and the company whom she or he is working for might be responsible for your injuries.

‍What Kind of Compensation Can I Seek?

‍A knowledgeable attorney knows what evidence to utilize in order to seek various damages that might increase your potential compensation. These consist of tangible losses such as property damage, medical costs associated with the treatment of your injuries, future lost wages, disability, along with "intangible" damages such as pain and suffering.Pain and suffering can include the actual pain experienced during medical treatments and surgeries incurred as a result of the crash, along with emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, and fear caused by the accident. Some accident victims find it harder to drive at ease after a roadway incident, and this difficulty and anxiety may be quantified into monetary damages by your attorney.A lawyer with experience handling similar cases may know which parties to file a claim against, including not only the motorist, but also the corporate business the driver was working for, increasing your potential sources of compensation. Additionally, an attorney may perform an in-depth investigation to acquire evidence that might help confirm the suspected fault of the company and the driver, and help prove your damages to the court and insurance companies.

‍What to Do After a Ride-Sharing/Delivery Accident:

Document the Scene of the Collision

‍Take note of any information in order to maintain essential evidence useful in showing the delivery or ride-sharing driver's fault and demonstrating the full extent of your injuries. If you need any medical attention at a hospital as a result of the collision, the associated costs for these treatments might be sought from the liable party by your lawyer. This is very important, as medical expenses can be astronomical, and sometimes future medical costs and treatments might be necessary for your recovery.

‍Contact an Attorney

‍An attorney that has dealt with similar claims can help you learn your rights, legal deadlines, and communicate on your behalf with all applicable parties and the court. Further, your attorney may perform thorough investigations to obtain all possible evidence required in seeking your maximum compensation from the other parties.

‍Filing a Claim

‍Your attorney may handle all the steps in filing your claim. This involves educating you of your legal rights, conducting in-depth investigations and discovery of evidence about the accident, which are vital in order to acquire evidence of the other parties' suspected fault and the extent of your damages and injuries. Your lawyer might also help ensure compliance with any applicable legal time limit, negotiate with all applicable insurance companies, and communicate and advocate on your behalf with the other parties and the court. It is very important after an accident to focus on rest, recovery and regaining your life back. Thus, your attorney, by doing all of the legal work on your behalf, can allow you to focus on your recovery while they seek your maximum compensation. Some claims may result in settlements with insurance companies and the other parties, whom, seeing the evidence your lawyer gathers, might want to prevent a loss at trial or prolonged legal expenses. In other cases, your attorney might be able to seek your best compensation by taking your case to trial and presenting your damages to a jury.

‍Contact Us Today to Get a Free Consultation

‍If you are ready to start your case or need more information about Lyft accident lawyer in Dearborn Height, Michigan, contact Marko Law Firm today. Let us represent you as you seek justice and compensation for your pain and damages. Call (313) 777-7LAW today to get a free consultation or visit our website: MarkoLaw.com to get more information.