How Much Does Lyft Pay For A Back Injury?

Living in California, you are well aware of the high cost of gas and owning a vehicle. The insurance rates are massive, and the cost of all services, like a simple oil change, can be a budget buster. That is why many residents are selling their vehicles and turning to public transportation and Lyft for their driving needs. Buses often meet the daily need to get to work or even when stopping at the market on the way home at night. When the person wants a direct trip to the store to make a large purchase, they dial up a Lyft and know they will get the service they need at an affordable rate. With over 80,000 Lyft drivers in the state, it is typically no challenge to get a fast pickup and good service. However, riders need to be aware that not every Lyft ride is going to be perfect.

Sadly, with the economy getting tighter, more and more people are looking for jobs like Lyft to earn extra money or as one of many jobs trying to make ends meet. That means your Lyft driver could have been working for hours at another job before starting to drive for the day or night when they are already tired and unable to remain focused on the road and safe driving. The unfortunate result for Lyft passengers is that they could be the innocent victim of a Lyft car accident that often causes severe back injuries and other harm. If you have recently faced this issue and the ongoing challenges that arise after suffering a back injury and other harm in a car accident, please know that Normandie Law Firm is just a call away and ready to help you sort out this difficult and painful incident.

The office staff at Normandie Law Firm can be reached 24/7 to help you understand the rights of personal injury victims and how to secure any compensation that is owed to you for harm caused by another person’s poor choices and actions. They will also answer your general questions and explain more about the process of determining the value of a lawsuit. But to get specific information regarding the amount Lyft will pay for a back injury, you will want to attend a free consultation with a Normandie Law Firm Lyft back injury attorney to fully evaluate your case. At this meeting you will provide the facts of the Lyft accident and your back injuries as well as answering other questions to ensure your attorney has a complete understanding of the incident.

Once they have all the vital information, they will explain to you the legal merit of the case and if you have grounds to file a Lyft personal injury lawsuit. With this information and guidance, you will be ready to begin making well-informed choices about your future and the legal action you want to pursue to seek compensation for your losses and expenses caused by the Lyft accident. But please also be aware that you are not obligated to file a lawsuit against Lyft, nor are you required to hire Normandie Law Firm if you decide a lawsuit is the best solution to meet your immediate and long-term needs. Our only purpose in providing personal injury victims with this information is to ensure they understand their rights and how the legal system and Normandie Law Firm attorneys can help them protect themselves and their ability to have a stable financial future. Please reach out to the office experts at Normandie Law Firm today to ensure you understand the time limit to take legal action and can book your free consultation accordingly.

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Back Injuries Are Very Common In Lyft Car Accidents
Unfortunately, many people who are involved in car accidents sustain back injuries because of the violent nature of these incidents. The force that is transferred through the car and occupants upon impact with another vehicle or object can result in massive trauma and harm to the human body. When a person is in a car during an accident and is tossed around and thrashes uncontrollably, the general term for the harm they suffer is whiplash. However, there are many specific back injuries that are caused in this violent time that can last only a fraction of a second but result in life-altering injuries such as:

• Facet joint injuries which happen when the joints between the vertebrae are compressed or hyperextended
• Spinal stenosis occurs as a narrowing of the spinal canal because of the impact – during this process, there can be significant damage to the spinal cord and nerves
• Sciatica is when there is injury to the nerve running from the back to the lower legs, resulting in numbness, pain, and weakness in the legs because of the  damaged caused by the impact of the accident
• The impact of the accident can cause a spinal fracture, which is the cracking or breaking of bones in the spine
• The displacement or rupture of the soft cushions between the back’s vertebrae due to impact and sudden jerking motions is called herniated discs
• Damage to the soft tissue of the back can be the result of a car accident- the swelling, pain, and limited mobility are often due to tearing and strain of muscle and ligaments in the back

When Can I Sue Lyft For My Back Injuries?
When there is a car accident, typically, the police will investigate the crash and determine what caused it and whom to hold liable for the incident. If your Lyft driver was not paying attention, was driving too fast, fell asleep while driving, or made another poor choice that caused the accident, you could have grounds for a Lyft personal injury lawsuit. As a customer of Lyft, you have the right to expect your driver to abide by the laws of the road, drive in a prudent manner, and keep passengers safe from common hazards.

If the driver failed to act appropriately and responsibly, or there was a reason they should not have been driving, such as a history of traffic accidents, the driver or Lyft could have acted negligently and be liable for your losses and expenses. If you feel that the Lyft car accident that caused your back injuries was due in whole or partially because of negligence by Lyft or their driver, please do not hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm today. Our team is ready to help you understand what negligence is and how our staff can provide solutions if you were hurt by driver negligence or on the part of the Lyft company.

How Much Does Lyft Pay For A Back Injury?
You need to understand that Lyft will never come to you as an injury victim and offer to help you pay your medical bills and other expenses caused by an accident when you were a passenger in a Lyft car. Instead, they turn the information over to their legal team and wait to see if you, the injury victim, are going to hire a lawyer and pursue a lawsuit against them. When you contact Normandie Law Firm and hire the staff to handle your Lyft back injury lawsuit, you will work with your lawyers to determine the amount of compensation that will be sought by the case.

Most people are unaware of the lawsuit valuation process, They think there are standard payment amounts awarded by the court. However, that is far from the way the process works. You and your legal team at Normandie Law Firm will gather all the documents that verify your expenses and losses caused by the back injury sustained in the Lyft accident. These items will be used to calculate the compensation requested in the case. Items that are typically listed as allowable expenses and used to determine how much Lyft will pay for your back injuries include but are not always limited to:

• The cost of all legal services related to preparing, filing, and litigating the Lyft personal injury lawsuit
• Your lost income if the back injury suffered in the Lyft car accident prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully healed and cleared by your medical team to return to work
• The cost of all current and projected medical care required for the back injuries caused by the Lyft accident, as well as any therapy or emotional care needed to treat the stress or trauma caused by the injury incident
• The replacement cost of any  personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the Lyft car accident

What Is The Time Limit To File My Lyft Car Accident Back Injury Lawsuit?
As the victim of personal injuries, you have two years from the date of the injury incident to file a lawsuit with the court. This time limit is strictly enforced, and once it expires, you lose the right to pursue any legal action regarding the losses and harm caused by the specific incident in question. It is also vital you understand that there are very limited exceptions that would provide an injury victim added time to pursue legal action once the original time limit has passed. Please reach out to the expert legal staff at Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the time remaining for you to file a lawsuit if that is the course of action you feel will best meet your immediate and long-term needs.

No Out Of Pocket Expenses At Normandie Law Firm
When you hire Normandie Law Firm to handle your Lyft car accident back injury case, we never require any upfront payment or expenses. Instead, our firm only gets paid for the time invested in your lawsuit and reimbursed for the fees we paid to prepare and file the case once the lawsuit is completed and you have the compensation needed to cover these costs. This simple policy ensures that all personal injury victims can get the legal services they need to secure the compensation they deserve with no added stress or financial hardships.

In addition, if your Normandie Law Firm Lyft accident lawyer fails to win your case and get you the compensation needed to cover your losses and expenses, you owe the firm nothing. That is how confident we are in our staff winning every case they handle. We will offer to work for free if we lose your case. That is our pledge to all Normandie Law Firm clients. Please get in touch with our office staff today to learn more.

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