How Much Does Uber Pay For A Back Injury?

With the cost of owning a vehicle increasing dramatically, many California residents are choosing to sell their cars and rely on public transportation for much of their commuting and travel needs. On occasions when they want more direct transit, they turn to Uber for a ride. This massive rideshare company estimates that it provides over 18.7 million rides a day globally. In San Francisco alone, it is estimated that there are over 150,000 rideshare trips each day.

While using Uber is a great way to eliminate the cost of car payments, insurance, and fuel, the service is not perfect. Some riders are frustrated when they must wait for a pickup, or the driver cancels their ride before pickup. But the most upsetting factor reported by riders is when they are involved in a car accident because of the negligence or poor choices and driving by their Uber driver. In these instances, it is not uncommon for the driver to contact Normandie Law Firm to gather more information about their rights and how they can get help with medical bills and other expenses. The most common first question fielded by the office staff at Normandie Law Firm is how much Uber pays for a back injury, as these are very common in vehicle accidents.

The honest answer to this critical question is that there is no quick or simple way to provide a reliable answer. Instead, the caring office team at Normandie Law Firm will provide some general information about the rights of personal injury victims and extend an offer to help the person book a free consultation with an expert Uber back injury lawyer to further explore the case and provide answers to vital questions based on the facts specific to that injury victim’s incident.

When you arrive at your meeting with your Normandie Law Firm lawyer, you will relate the facts of the Uber incident and answer any remaining questions from your lawyer to ensure they fully understand the events and result of the accident. Then, they will help you understand the legal merit of the case and determine if you have grounds for a lawsuit against Uber. They will also provide general information on the valuation of cases similar to yours. If you decide to pursue a lawsuit against Uber, you and your legal team will proceed with the process of gathering the documentation needed to confirm the amount of your lawsuit and the compensation that could be awarded to you for a back injury caused by Uber’s negligence.

But please also know that you are not obligated to file a lawsuit or hire Normandie Law Firm to handle the case; we only provide this valuable information to ensure you and all injury victims understand their rights and how to use the legal system to secure compensation owed to them for the harm they suffered because of someone else’s negligence. All we ask is that you reach out to Normandie Law Firm swiftly, as there is a time limit for you to file a lawsuit against Uber for the back injury you suffered while on an Uber ride.

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Common And Often Costly Back Injuries Caused In A Car Accident
When you are involved in a car accident, one of the most common injuries suffered is harm to the back. The sudden impact on the car and the force that is transferred through the vehicle and occupants’ bodies is massive. The common term for the violent force of being thrashed around in a car accident is whiplash. It is defined as the motion of being forcefully jerked around or back and forth due to a collision. The results of this violent and traumatic incident include these back injuries:

• Herniated discs – the displacement or rupture of the soft cushions between the back’s vertebrae
• Spinal fracture is the cracking or breaking of bones in the spine
• Facet joint injuries are when there are compression or hyperextensions of the joints between the vertebrae
• Spinal stenosis occurs when there is a narrowing of the spinal canal due to the impact that can result in damage to the spinal cord and nerves
• Sciatica is damage to the nerve that runs from the back to the lower legs and can be damaged by the impact of the accident, causing numbness, pain, and weakness in the legs
• The impact of a car crash can also cause damage, such as tearing and strain to the soft tissue of the back, such as the muscles and ligaments, resulting in swelling, pain, and limited mobility

When Is Uber Responsible For Your Back Injuries?
When you get into an Uber vehicle, you have the legal right to expect the driver to be careful, abide by the rules and laws of the road, and operate the vehicle within safety standards. For example, the driver should follow the posted speed limit and decrease speed if needed due to weather or road conditions that are not optimal. They should also pass with care and leave an appropriate distance between vehicles. When the driver of any vehicle fails to follow these expectations and causes an accident, they can be deemed negligent in their choices and driving. They made poor choices, and the result was the harm that you, as the passenger, suffered. In these cases, the Uber driver could be found liable for the injury incident, and the company might also be liable.

If you feel that negligence could be a factor in the Uber accident that caused your back injuries, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the expert legal team at Normandie Law Firm today. While sorting out the details of a vehicle accident can appear overwhelming, please know that our staff brings years of experience and expertise to this process and will provide you with all the facts once the case is carefully reviewed. Our team will explain if Uber, the driver, or another driver are liable for your back injuries or if they share in the culpability and liability for your losses and expenses caused by your back injuries.

How Much Does Uber Pay For A Back Injury?
The most accurate way to understand how much your Uber back injury lawsuit is worth is to understand the valuation process for personal injury lawsuits. It is very rare that Uber or any other business offers to pay an injury victim a set amount for any harm they have caused. Instead, the injury victim contacts an expert legal team like Normandie Law Firm to help them get the compensation that is owed to them.

To determine how much you deserve to compensate you for your back injuries, you and your Normandie Law Firm legal team will gather all the documentation that verifies your actual losses and expenses caused due to your Uber back injuries. These items are then tabulated to determine the amount of compensation sought by your Uber back injury lawsuit. The allowable expenses most often used in this process include but are not strictly limited to:

• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the Uber accident
• All current and projected medical expenses related to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of your Uber back injuries, as well as any emotional care or therapy to address the stress or trauma of the incident
• All legal fees related to preparing, filing, and litigating your Uber back injury lawsuit
• Your lost income if the back injuries suffered in the Uber incident prevent you from working at your regular job until you are fully recovered and cleared by your medical care providers to return to work

In the event of severe back injuries that require a lengthy recovery time and extensive treatment, the injury victim is permitted to seek additional compensation for the pain and suffering caused by the injuries. Because this is not a documented amount, as are legal fees and medical expenses, your Normandie Law Firm legal team will provide guidance in selecting a fair amount for this aspect of the lawsuit compensation. Your Uber back injury lawyer will refer to recently resolved cases with similar details and injuries to understand the amount granted by the court for pain and suffering and provide you with a reasonable suggestion for your pain and suffering request.

How Long Do I Have To Sue Uber For My Back Injuries?
As the victim of personal injuries, you have two years from the date of the injury incident to file your claim with the court. The time limit for all lawsuits is strictly enforced, and once it expires, the victim loses the right to pursue legal action for the losses and expenses caused by that particular incident. In addition, please understand that there are very few exceptions that would provide an injury victim with added time to file a lawsuit once the original time limit has passed. Please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the facts of your Uber back injuries and the car accident, as well as the time remaining for you to take legal action to ensure you do not miss this valuable opportunity to secure the compensation owed to you for the back injuries caused by the Uber driver’s negligence.

No Added Stress Or Financial Hardships When You Hire Normandie Law Firm
After suffering a back injury in an Uber accident, you are sure to be stressed and worried about your mounting expenses. Sadly, those costs are why many injury victims never take legal action to get the compensation that is owed to them. At Normandie Law Firm, we understand these challenges and have created a client-friendly payment plan to ensure our fees are never an issue. We never ask for any upfront payments when we are hired to handle a case. Instead, the firm only gets paid after the matter is resolved, and our client receives compensation that includes funds to cover their legal expenses and other costs. Finally, if your Normandie Law Firm Uber back injury lawyer fails to win the case and deliver that much-needed compensation, you owe the firm nothing for the time and financial investments made to build the lawsuit. Please get in touch with the office staff at Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about getting the compensation you deserve for the harm and pain caused by your back injuries from an Uber accident.

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