Lawyer With Experience In Mediation On An Injury Case Against LYFT

People use ride share services like Lyft on a daily basis. The actual uses range from trips to the airport to save on parking to getting to work. Some people will use Lyft as needed during short out of town business trips. Others use ride share operators like Lyft when they are on vacation. If you suffer an injury while using a Lyft car, you should soon be seeking legal advice to obtain compensation for the costs of medical bills, lost income, and property damage.

If you have ever been involved in a car accident, you will know that it is also common to begin discussions with Lyft and their representatives. Be very careful about what you say to them, and the best advice is to sign nothing and consult a lawyer before doing so. They will tell you that an unwillingness to sign will delay them from writing you a check, but rest assured, the insurance company and Lyft are only interested in limiting what they will pay. As you search for legal representation, there is something that victims don’t think to look for as a rule. Mediation is an important skill to have as a lawyer when negotiating settlements for accidents involving service companies. Would you be surprised to learn that almost 98% of cases like this never reach the courtroom? They are almost always settled through negotiation and mediation between you, your lawyer, and their representatives.

Our lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are highly experienced in mediation, with decades of combined experience, which is particularly vital when personal injury claims are the focus. We also take pride in having the best reputation for mediation, as evidenced by our work with organizations like Lyft and their insurance and legal representatives. The overall benefit of our reputation for you is their willingness to negotiate in good faith and not take the approach of waiting for your case to make it through the courts. Mediation is an excellent tool for you, as it speeds up the resolution and, more importantly, your compensation to deal with these unexpected costs. Please get in touch with our team at Normandie Law Firm to review your case. We can be reached day or night in order to give you the information you need about the process to come. We will schedule you for a free consultation immediately.

Our first focus is gathering the facts to validate the legal merit of your injury in regards to suing Lyft and the legal rights you have to pursue compensation. Our lawyers at the Normandie Law Firm are skilled at this step and all of the steps that will come next. From gathering the details of your injury and learning about your rights, and importantly, that you have grounds to file suit, are the critical steps completed in the beginning. Then comes the point where you can make decisions about how to proceed, or even whether to do so. Following this consultation, we want you to know that you are not required to take legal action or hire the Normandie Law Firm, even if you wish to file a lawsuit.

What is essential to our team when they meet a victim is to first provide them with all the details about how the legal system works and what their options are, from obtaining compensation to covering costs, to helping them determine if there was a case of negligence on the part of Lyft. Our lawyers have a stellar reputation in cases like these, and the primary benefit is securing a settlement through mediation rather than waiting for a court hearing. This can take months and sometimes longer. Instead of waiting, your bills get paid, and any lost money or damaged property gets addressed much sooner. Please get in touch with our legal team at Normandie Law Firm, and we can schedule your free consultation as soon as possible. One of the items that comes from the initial consultation that people may not be aware of is the time limit for filing a case against Lyft and their insurance company.

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The Time Limit To File A Case Against Lyft
You have two years to file a case against Lyft in the State of California per the Statute of Limitations. That time limit starts on the day of the accident and your injuries. It is not necessary to wait to file suit. It only has to be filed within that 2 year period. If that two year time limit expires, the court will not hear the case. The court hardly makes any allowance regarding the time limit. As such, it is crucial that you contact us at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible, before there is no longer a legal right to pursue damages.
The Injuries Lyft Vehicles in California
Many people have been in automobile accidents at one point in their lives. The injuries that occur can range from minor cuts and bruises to significant harm to your body and life. There can also be injuries suffered from simply getting into a Lyft vehicle that is being operated in an unsafe manner, such as if the driver places the car in park on an incline and then removes their foot from the brake. Allowing it to settle backward a bit while you are entering or exiting the car can cause injury. Many injuries can occur during a vehicle accident. Some of these are minor, while others require extensive medical care.

• Injuries to the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and skin
• Minor sprains of your knees and ankles
• Dislocated joints and damage to the soft connective tissue between joints
• Broken bones, including compound fractures
• Back, neck, and spinal cord injuries
• Lacerations and puncture wounds that may affect internal organs
• Head injuries like skull fractures, severe concussions, and other traumatic brain injuries

Filing A Lawsuit Against Lyft for Personal Injury And The Mediation Process
When you have suffered an injury in a Lyft car, things begin to occur rapidly. Medical bills start to appear, and as you complete the initial reports of the accident, you will be contacted by Lyft and their representatives. It is common for them to seek you out to determine what it will take to make you happy and get you to sign a document that has you agreeing to accept a settlement and signing away your rights to sue. They are counting on your desire to settle this and move on. If you are not willing to do so, then what happens next is talk of how long court cases take, and they just want to take care of you. In fact, they are taking care of Lyft. This is why it’s crucial to have the Normandie Law Firm in your corner as soon as possible, so they can be prepared to represent your interests and protect you from being persuaded to sign away your legal rights.

It is a fact that waiting for a lawsuit to be heard in court by a judge is not fast. First comes the preparation to file a lawsuit. Before that, there will be investigations, police reports, and other documentation reviewed that will support your case. The value that mediation brings to this challenge is that it can occur while those other steps are taking place. Settlement discussions remain ongoing through the preparation for the suit, and having a skilled lawyer from Normandie Law Firm in your corner makes a big difference.

A crucial part of mediation is recognizing that it is a voluntary process, enabling the resolution of the incident that you and Lyft must both agree to. This is another example of how having a Normandie Law Firm lawyer with experience in mediation is a distinct advantage. The expertise of the Normandie Law Firm legal team ensures you get the compensation you deserve. Lyft will be willing to pay because the alternative is taking the case to court. We also have a proven reputation for winning those lawsuits.

The Difference In Your Compensation When Using Mediation
You often hear the term “settling out of court,” and it’s used to describe a mediated or negotiated settlement with a company like Lyft. What is almost always true is that the settlements have a much lower value when this happens. What is not understood by many is what causes that. Let’s start with how the value gets calculated before mediation begins. The factors are:

• Your medical expenses and ongoing costs related to the accident
• The expense of your legal services related to preparing, filing, and litigating a Lyft injury case
• Costs of your personal property that is damaged or destroyed. An example might be a laptop computer or a phone
• Lost income due to missed work after the accident, including missed days for recovery, rehabilitation, and all related events.

The reduction in the amount of money you receive is the cost of your legal services. Every lawsuit takes more time and creates more expenses, which are counted as part of the amount awarded. This is the exact reason why mediation appeals to Lyft. That amount of money is the only one on the list that Lyft can impact. The savings to Lyft come from their own legal and insurance representatives, as their time and expenses are limited too. Your lawyers are still ensuring that your costs and losses are covered by the mediation settlement.

With mediation, you and Lyft will both pay less for legal services. With those savings, it allows Lyft to pay you what you are asking for to cover your expenses and losses.
Legal Fees And Your Case
At Normandie Law Firm, we will not ask you for any legal fees in advance of working on your case. Starting with your free initial legal consultation and going all the way to court, you will not be asked for money until your case is resolved. When you receive payment, you will pay us with the money you were awarded, and you will never be out of pocket. If we are unable to mediate a fair settlement and do not win your case in court, you will not be charged for the work we have completed on your case.  Please reach out to us today so we can begin providing our legal expertise and experience in pursuit of getting you compensated for your Lyft accident injury.

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