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If a rideshare driver’s carelessness or recklessness caused your Savannah, GA crash, you can recover compensation for your injuries, expenses, and losses. Our attorneys represent victims hurt in Savannah rideshare accidents. We can handle your claim or lawsuit, seeking justice on your behalf.
At Buckhead Law Saxton Accident Injury Lawyer, P.C., we represent clients hurt in traffic accidents. We know how these cases work. We build strong claims against the at-fault driver and work to recover compensation for our clients. We can help you understand your rights and legal options for free today. Contact us today for a consultation.
At Buckhead Law Saxton Accident Injury Lawyer, P.C., we represent clients hurt in traffic accidents. We know how these cases work. We build strong claims against the at-fault driver and work to recover compensation for our clients. We can help you understand your rights and legal options for free today. Contact us today for a consultation.
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Our Rideshare Accident Lawyers Represent Victims in Savannah
At Buckhead Law Saxton Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., our rideshare accident attorneys have served traffic accident victims in Georgia since 1977. We understand how Georgia’s personal injury laws work and know how to use them to get justice for our clients. We have fought cases against all major insurers in the state and many smaller companies, too.
We know how to build a case to hold the at-fault driver or another liable party accountable for your injuries, expenses, and losses. We know that insurance companies do not always want to pay out a fair settlement to crash victims, so we help them get the money they need and deserve.
The actions our attorneys take on behalf of clients include:
We know how to build a case to hold the at-fault driver or another liable party accountable for your injuries, expenses, and losses. We know that insurance companies do not always want to pay out a fair settlement to crash victims, so we help them get the money they need and deserve.
The actions our attorneys take on behalf of clients include:
Protecting their right to seek fair compensation
Identifying the applicable insurance policies
Managing all communication with the liable parties and their insurers
Investigating what happened to prove negligence and liability
Gathering strong evidence to support the insurance claim or lawsuit
Taking action to pursue compensation based on their expenses and losses
Fighting for their best interests
Handling all aspects of the legal case
Monitoring the criminal case, if one exists against the negligent driver
Working for the client until they receive their check for the payout
Our lawyers work based on contingency. We charge nothing upfront. Our team does not charge you unless and until we close your claim or lawsuit. Instead, our attorney’s fees constitute a portion of the compensation we recover for you. You do not have to pay attorney’s fees unless we win your case.
Who Bears Liability for a Savannah Rideshare Accident?
Georgia law allows victims of traffic accidents to pursue a case against the negligent driver and other liable parties responsible for the crash, no matter the nature or severity of their injuries.
Rideshare accidents can occur in many ways. For example, the rideshare driver can hit you in your car, hit another driver with you in the rideshare vehicle, or cause a pedestrian accident. In any of these events, you can seek compensation through an insurance claim or lawsuit under Georgia law.
To build a car accident case after any crash, you must prove negligence occurred. Generally, drivers who act carelessly or recklessly and cause a collision are negligent and could bear legal responsibility for the crash.
The four elements of negligence include:
Rideshare accidents can occur in many ways. For example, the rideshare driver can hit you in your car, hit another driver with you in the rideshare vehicle, or cause a pedestrian accident. In any of these events, you can seek compensation through an insurance claim or lawsuit under Georgia law.
To build a car accident case after any crash, you must prove negligence occurred. Generally, drivers who act carelessly or recklessly and cause a collision are negligent and could bear legal responsibility for the crash.
The four elements of negligence include:
Duty of care
Breach of duty
Causation
Damages
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Potentially Liable Parties
Traffic laws create a duty of care for drivers. For example, drivers must be careful to stop when a traffic light turns red. Failing to do so constitutes a breach of their duty. Therefore, they could receive a traffic ticket and face a civil lawsuit if running the red light caused a crash and injuries.
When the negligent driver is a rideshare driver, the company’s insurance could cover the victim’s:
When the negligent driver is a rideshare driver, the company’s insurance could cover the victim’s:
Injuries
Accident-related expenses
Income losses
Intangible damages
The rideshare company’s insurance coverage applies whenever the rideshare driver is signed onto the app. Both Lyft and Uber provide liability insurance policies that can function as contingent coverage when the driver is logged onto the app but not matched with a rider. As soon as they match with a rider, the company’s $1 million liability policy becomes the primary coverage.
When we pursue compensation for our clients in these cases, we generally file claims against one of these policies and seek a fair payout based on their injuries and recoverable damages. Our team knows how to identify the insurance policy in effect at the time of the crash and seek a payout from the insurance company.
When we pursue compensation for our clients in these cases, we generally file claims against one of these policies and seek a fair payout based on their injuries and recoverable damages. Our team knows how to identify the insurance policy in effect at the time of the crash and seek a payout from the insurance company.
We fight for fair compensation for our clients. We do not believe they should have to pay for their care or rehabilitation due to somebody else’s negligence. So, we hold the liable parties responsible instead. This could include the driver and/or the rideshare company, depending on the facts of the case.
Injuries and Damages Recoverable in a Savannah Rideshare Collision
Rideshare crashes occur in the same ways as other types of car accidents. This could include head-on, sideswipe, rear-end, rollover, and other crashes. The injuries that occur depend significantly on the details of the crash but can range from minor to catastrophic.
Some types of possible collision injuries include:
Some types of possible collision injuries include:
Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other head injuries
Neck and back injuries, including spinal cord injuries with paralysis
Internal injuries and bleeding
Traumatic limb injuries, such as amputations, crush injuries and breaks
Burn injuries and significant scarring
Severe lacerations, contusions, and abrasions
Joint injuries
The necessary medical care, rehabilitation, and therapy depend greatly on the injury and severity. Some injuries naturally require more treatment, hospitalization, and time to recover. Crash injuries can also cause lasting damage that prevents the victim from returning to their job or other previous activities.
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Recoverable Damages in a Rideshare Accident Claim
Justice in a rideshare accident case usually comes from a one-time payment to cover your related expenses and losses. Therefore, you should understand your case’s value before filing your claim and demanding compensation or taking it to trial.
We only have one chance to recover compensation based on your crash and injuries. Therefore, we need to ensure we seek a fair settlement the first time. We cannot go back for more, even if the circumstances change. We generally do this by identifying and valuing the expenses and losses experienced as a result of the collision. This includes:
We only have one chance to recover compensation based on your crash and injuries. Therefore, we need to ensure we seek a fair settlement the first time. We cannot go back for more, even if the circumstances change. We generally do this by identifying and valuing the expenses and losses experienced as a result of the collision. This includes:
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Expenses to Date
When you think of your damages, you likely first consider the expenses you paid or owe to date. They include your medical bills, ambulance transportation costs, repairs to your car, and more. Keeping all receipts during this time can help us identify out-of-pocket expenses you paid, too.
Your medical bills, car repair estimates, and any available receipts will allow us to calculate these economic damages quickly.
Your medical bills, car repair estimates, and any available receipts will allow us to calculate these economic damages quickly.
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Related Losses
In addition to having to pay additional money because of your accident, you will probably have related losses. Most notably, income losses related to a crash often prove significant. You cannot work from the hospital or while recovering at home. For some people, this can mean months of missed paychecks or other types of income.
All types of lost income qualify. This could include money from a second job, gig work, tips, or commissions. Our attorneys can work closely with you and use your financial records to document your lost income.
All types of lost income qualify. This could include money from a second job, gig work, tips, or commissions. Our attorneys can work closely with you and use your financial records to document your lost income.
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Future Expenses and Losses
Some of the most challenging damages to document are those that have not yet occurred. You qualify for future damages if you have lasting injuries or need further treatment and support later.
This could include:
This could include:
Medical care, surgery, therapy, or medications
Medical equipment
Lost income because of time away from work
Diminished earning capacity if you cannot return to work
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Intangible Damages
Intangible losses occur in almost every car accident case. You may hear us talk about these as pain and suffering damages. While no money can compensate for the physical and psychological pain and suffering you endured, you deserve compensation. Our team knows how to use industry conventions to value these losses and seek fair compensation during an insurance claim or lawsuit.
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“I would recommend the professionals of Buckhead Law Saxton Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C. to anyone looking for a low effort experience. The constantly negotiated my case and received everything I needed after my accident and more!”
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“I came to BuckHead Law trying to get a payment under “Diminished Value” for my car. They took my case and handled it as if they had done these claims on a regular basis. I had NO clue I was the first person that they won this type of claim for. I have since referred my daughter and 2 nieces to them and everybody is amazed at the work they do. Hands down the best law group in Atlanta!!”
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Contact a Savannah Rideshare Accident Attorney Today
Buckhead Law Saxton Accident Injury Lawyers P.C. offers free case consultations for crash victims in Savannah. You can discuss your rideshare accident and injuries for free with a team member today. We understand how frustrating it can feel to get hurt in an Uber or Lyft. We can help you understand your rights, the next steps, and the possible outcomes of your case. Our attorneys represent clients based on contingency, so you bear no financial risk in getting started.
Learn more today. Contact us online or by calling
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