Azusa Uber and Lyft Accident Attorneys

Gone are the days of flailing your arms to hail a taxi; now, a ride is always just a tap away. Rideshare services have changed the way we travel, giving us an affordable, accessible, and convenient way to get around. However, like any other motorist on the road, Uber and Lyft drivers can and do cause accidents. If you suffered serious injuries in an accident involving a rideshare driver, you might be wondering how to file a claim. Our Azusa Uber and Lyft accident attorneys are here to help.  At HPIL, we can assess your situation, answer any questions you might have, and discuss how we may approach your claim. Call us today at 1-800-GO-HARRIS to connect with a personal injury attorney in your area. 

Important Elements of a Personal Injury Journal

Often referred to as a post-accident pain journal, the aim of this journal is to comprehensively document and accurately describe the effect your injuries have had on your life. It’s also a space to keep track of the discomfort, pain, and medication side-effects you might experience during your recovery. Let’s look at some items you might want to include in your journal:

• The Circumstances Surrounding the Accident: As soon as you can after the collision, you should write down everything you can remember about this traumatic event. This will be your first entry and the ideal starting point for your legal team to begin their own investigation. Try including details such as a description of the defendant’s actions before and after the wreck, the contact details of eyewitnesses, the locations of nearby surveillance cameras, and whether police officers attended the scene.

• Pain Levels: Most injury victims experience some degree of pain and suffering after an accident. Depending on the extent of your injuries, these sensations can be debilitating, making it impossible to live a normal life. Whenever you experience pain, you should log these moments in your journal, grading the severity on a scale from 1 to 10, and describing the site, nature, and duration of these symptoms. Keeping tabs on your pain levels could help your attorney build a case for hedonic damages.

• The Tasks You’re Unable to Complete by Yourself: Do you need help with simple tasks that—prior to the accident—you were able to do with ease, such as grooming, bathing, cooking, or tackling household chores? Take note of the moments your injuries inhibit your ability to perform certain activities, describing how and why your condition is impeding you. These entries can help illustrate how your injury has affected your quality of life and ability to live independently.

• Doctor’s Appointments: During or after your doctor’s appointments, write down what was discussed, the medications prescribed, and procedures or treatments you underwent. These entries can help prove that you followed your doctor’s instructions and help add context to your medical records by providing a detailed day-by-day account of your road to recovery.  

How Much Is My Rideshare Accident Claim Worth?

Like any other personal injury settlement, your financial recovery will depend on the unique circumstances of your case. As such, it’s impossible for us to approximate the value of your damages without first conducting an in-depth investigation into the collision, analyzing the available evidence, and, if necessary, consulting with various expert witnesses. Let’s take a look at some of the factors we may consider when calculating your damages: 

• Did You Receive Treatment for Your Injuries? Even if you have a comprehensive health insurance plan, medical care can be incredibly expensive. As such, if you received any treatment for your injuries, it’s likely that you incurred thousands of dollars in medical expenses. Fortunately, these costs may be recoverable as part of your eventual settlement. You should keep track of your medical bills by compiling any relevant receipts and invoices. Your attorney will want to see these documents during the initial consultation.

• Did Your Injuries Prevent You from Returning to Work? Depending on your profession, even a broken leg can cause you to miss days—if not weeks—of wages. Lost wages can often add up to more than the rest of your damages combined. As such, you may want to seek compensation for the days you were kept away from your job. The value of such losses can depend on a variety of factors, such as your income before the accident, the number of days you were unable to work, and whether the long-term effects of your condition will affect your ability to earn a living in the future. Useful evidence that can help you prove lost wages may include letters from your employer, tax returns, and paystubs.
• Have You Experience Pain Because of Your Injuries? The pain associated with many serious conditions can drastically degrade your quality of life. You may be unable to relax, find it impossible to concentrate on your hobbies, or feel demotivated to engage in social activities and other enriching pursuits. As a plaintiff, you have a right to seek compensation for the psychological effects of your injuries, such as loss of enjoyment, physical pain, and humiliation. Our attorneys can review your situation to determine whether such losses may be available in your case.

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