Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services have served an important role in helping Arizonans get where they need to go. That being said, these services have inevitably led to accidents. If you or a loved one were involved in a ride-sharing vehicle collision, allow a Chandler rideshare accident lawyer from our team to help. Call Big Chad Law today at (602) 833-2406. You will complete a free consultation, which is a chance to get to know our team, ask questions, and get the answers you seek. Don’t wait to call, as several aspects of your case are time-sensitive.
Rideshare Accidents Can Be Complicated. Consider Letting an Attorney Handle Your Case.
You may not know why you should hire a rideshare accident lawyer, especially if you’ve never worked with a personal injury attorney. Some of the (many) reasons to hire a rideshare accident lawyer include:
Uber and Lyft’s Insurance Policies Are Conditional (and Complicated)
When you examine the insurance policies Uber and Lyft provide its drivers, you can see that policies are conditional based on:
- Whether the contractor is driving for the rideshare service at the time of the accident
- Whether the contractor is actively picking up or dropping off a rider
- Whether the contractor has their app active but is not actively picking up or dropping off a rider
These policies are complex enough. There is the added complication of the driver’s personal insurance. Your attorney will review all available policies and make sense of a complicated insurance landscape.
It’s Not Always Obvious Who to Seek Compensation from (or How to Seek That Compensation)
Those involved in rideshare accidents must determine the following:
- Who is at fault for their accident
- Whether at-fault parties have insurance
- Whether anyone besides the at-fault party and their insurer is liable for accident-related damages
- How much insurance coverage at-fault parties have
- Whether suing one or more liable parties makes sense
An attorney can make these determinations for you.
Liable Parties May Fight You
It’s a mistake to assume that liable parties will provide the compensation you deserve. It is more likely that liable parties will fight your case, as it’s in their financial interest to do so.
Challenges to your claim may come from:
- An at-fault motorist or other at-fault parties: If a driver caused your accident, they may immediately realize they are at fault. They might try to coax you into admitting fault, twist your words, or claim falsely that you admitted fault following the collision.
- One or more civil defense attorneys: An attorney for an at-fault party may similarly try to have you admit fault. If you speak with them, the lawyer may use leading questions to trick you into admitting (or implying) that you were at fault for the accident.
- Insurance companies: Insurers may also use various methods to shine a poor light on you. These tactics may include intentionally confusing lines of questioning.
As soon as you hire a Chandler rideshare accident attorney from Big Chad Law, we will defend you from all attempts to undermine your case.
Your Injuries May Limit Your Ability to Represent Yourself
Auto accident victims often suffer physical injuries, psychological trauma, and emotional challenges. These conditions can:
- Require you to undergo time-consuming treatment
- Require you to spend long periods of time resting (also a constraint on your time)
- Diminish your ability to tolerate stress
- Limit your ability to handle physical responsibilities related to your claim (such as gathering evidence and attending case-related appointments)
You may simply lack the time necessary to fight for the money you deserve. If you ignore your need to rest and heal, you may also risk worsening your health problems.
A Law Firm Can Provide the Financial Support You Need
A law firm is many things, including a source of financial support. Depending on the law firm you choose, their policies, and their resources, you may trust your attorney to:
- Pay for all expenses related to your case
- Hire experts and pay their fees
- Help you pay for medical costs while your attorney is resolving your case
- Cover the upfront cost of other forms of treatment, such as mental health services
It’s worth discussing these matters with prospective law firms. Big Chad Law’s goal is to win our cases. We spare no expense as we pursue this goal, and you’re free to ask us more about our financial support during your consultation.
There Is No Direct Financial Risk in Hiring a Rideshare Accident Lawyer
In addition to our direct financial support, we will help through a client-friendly fee structure. This is known as a contingency fee, and it is the most common way that firms like ours structure their payment from clients.
When you (and we) agree to a contingency fee, it means:
- Big Chad Law pays the cost of completing your case.
- You don’t pay for any of our services upfront (or out of pocket).
- You and we will agree that if we secure compensation, your lawyer will receive a percentage of the settlement or judgment.
You should be relieved by this agreement. No matter what happens with your case, you won’t have to pay out of your pocket for a lawyer.
As you can see, you might hire an attorney for a combination of reasons. We want you to choose the right firm rather than just any firm. Call Big Chad Law today at (602) 833-2406. Your consultation is free and also totally free of risk or obligation.
Who Can Hire an Attorney After a Rideshare Accident?
Several parties might hire an attorney after a rideshare accident, and this includes:
- A passenger in a rideshare vehicle: If you were in the front or back of a rideshare vehicle when an accident happened, you can hire an attorney. It is true whether the rideshare driver or another party caused the accident.
- A motorist or passenger in a vehicle hit by a rideshare driver: If a rideshare driver hit a vehicle you were driving or riding in, this can also be grounds to hire a Chandler rideshare accident lawyer from our team.
- A rideshare driver: Rideshare drivers also have a reasonable expectation that others will avoid hitting their vehicle. If you were a rideshare driver injured because someone else hit your vehicle, our team can fight for the compensation you deserve.
- A pedestrian or bicyclist: When rideshare vehicles hit pedestrians, bicycle riders, and other vulnerable parties who are not in motor vehicles, the accident victims are well within their rights to hire an attorney.
You may also hire Big Chad Law if your loved one passed away or passes away from injuries they suffered during a rideshare accident. Our team is highly sensitive to such severe, life-changing losses. We are also experienced in leading wrongful death cases.
Call us today at (602) 553-0000 to speak with one of our Chandler Wrongful Death Attorneys
What Makes Big Chad Law a Strong Choice When You Need a Chandler Rideshare Accident Lawyer?
Big Chad Law is anything but an ordinary law firm. Attorney Chad Schaub and every other member of his firm are passionate about helping those in need, and we use our legal training, experience, and resources to do just that.
Some specific reasons to hire your Chandler rideshare accident lawyer from Big Chad Law include:
Our Track Record of Helping Rideshare Accident Victims
Rideshare accident cases have unique wrinkles and challenges. We know these challenges well because you will not be the first rideshare accident victim we have helped.
Big Chad Law:
- Has handled many rideshare accident cases in Chandler and elsewhere in Arizona
- Has dealt with insurance companies representing Lyft, Uber, and contractors working for these companies
- Will lead your case fearlessly because rideshare accident cases are familiar to us
We hope you will be confident in hiring Big Chad Law, in part because of our experience representing clients like you. We will certainly be confident in representing you.
Our Authentic Passion for What We Do
We are lawyers who are grateful for the opportunity to help clients who need us. This spirit of gratitude shines through in several ways as we:
- Consider clients family
- Communicate proactively, ensuring you always feel informed about your case
- Allow our clients to talk (rather than talking down to them)
- Implement our client’s requests and feedback on how we handle their cases
Our clients are humans with unique needs, and we never forget that. Your attorney and the rest of the team at Big Chad Law will do everything in our power to make you feel important.
Our Office in Chandler (and Deep Roots in Arizona)
Big Chad Law has an office in Chandler. We are part of the community, and this is reflected in the passion and work ethic we bring to our rideshare accident cases.
Having an office in Chandler also enables us to complete cases like yours without wasting a second on travel. Our familiarity with Chandler should also be helpful in several aspects of your case.
Our Promise to Exercise All Available Strategies in Pursuit of Your Money
We do not:
- Predetermine how we will handle a case.
- Let money or the cost of a certain legal strategy dictate how we handle a case.
- Overrule our client because we think we know best—it’s your case, and your perspective and feedback are vitally important to us.
We gather all the facts, speak with the client, and customize a strategy to meet each client’s needs. If filing a lawsuit or going to trial is the proper course of action for your case, we will pursue that course for you.
How Our Lawyers Help Those Injured in Rideshare Accidents
Attorneys do it all when it comes time to help rideshare accident victims. The details of each case are unique, so attorneys’ responsibilities vary in each case they handle. There are many duties common to rideshare accident cases, though, and they include:
Gathering and Making Use of Evidence (Proving Fault in the Process)
Evidence useful to your rideshare accident case may come from:
- A dashboard camera (as is common in rideshare vehicles) or other recording sources
- Witnesses (whose testimony may be very helpful to your case)
- Photographs of the accident scene
- Vehicles’ black boxes
- Other sources
Our lawyers secure evidence of negligence as quickly as we can. The fact we are already in Chandler enables us to secure evidence without delay.
Documenting Damages from the Rideshare Accident
We will work to prove how the at-fault party’s negligence has damaged you. Documentation we use in your case may include:
- Medical documentation, such as images, records, and bills
- Financial statements and employment records detailing your professional losses
- Bills for the repair of your vehicle (or replacement of the vehicle)
- Testimony from a mental health professional about the emotional and psychological effects of your accident
Our lawyers take a comprehensive view of our client’s damages. This 360-degree view ensures we seek all the money you are entitled to.
Establishing a Case Value and Fighting for Fair Compensation
Rideshare accidents each have a cost. Our team will evaluate your economic and non-economic damages to determine how much money you are entitled to.
We will determine whether liable parties, likely including one or more insurers, will provide the settlement you deserve.
Leading Any Necessary Legal Fight
We will help make many decisions, including whether to file a lawsuit related to the rideshare collision. If you choose to file a lawsuit, our team will handle that suit—and any related trial—for you.
You Have Accident-Related Damages. We Will Demand Fair Compensation from Liable Parties.
Let a Chandler rideshare accident attorney from Big Chad Law demand the compensation you deserve for:
- Pain and suffering
- Lost income
- Medical costs
- Vehicle repairs
- All other property costs, non-economic damages, and other accident-related harm
Let us hear what the rideshare accident has cost you. Let us then fight for a just outcome to the harm another negligent party has caused you.
Call Big Chad Law Today for Your Free Consultation About a Chandler Rideshare Accident Lawyer
Please do not wait. Call Big Chad Law today at (602) 833-2406 and complete your free consultation. We typically have a limited time to file cases related to rideshare accidents, so do not wait to speak with us about working with a Chandler personal injury attorney.
Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers – Chandler Office
Address: 255 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: (602) 833-2406