Lawyer With Experience In Mediation On An Injury Case Against UBER

Many people use ride share services like Uber on a daily basis. The actual use cases vary a great deal. Many customers use Uber to get to work, while others will summon a ride as needed during business trips. Others use ride share operators when they are on vacation instead of renting a car. No matter what you were doing, if you suffer an injury while entering, exiting, or traveling in an Uber, you will be speaking with a lawyer to get advice on filing a lawsuit for compensation to cover the costs of medical bills and lost income due to missing work.

It is also common to begin discussions with Uber and its insurance company in terms of receiving compensation. The common advice that friends and family will give you is “sign nothing and talk to a lawyer,” as the insurance company and Uber will seek to limit what they are willing to pay. It is good advice, and as you search for legal representation, there is a criteria that victims don’t always think to look for. Mediation is a crucial aspect in cases involving accidents with service companies. Nine out of ten cases never see a courtroom. They are settled through negotiation and mediation between your lawyer and their insurance and legal representatives.

The team at Normandie Law Firm is highly skilled and has decades of experience in mediation in personal injury cases. As a victim, you might ask yourself what law firm doesn’t have that experience? We pride ourselves on having the best reputation for this skill with organizations like Uber and insurance companies. What you gain in benefit of our reputation is a willingness to negotiate in good faith on the part of Uber, rather than taking the approach that they can outlast you while waiting for a case to be scheduled in the court system. Mediation is a valuable tool for you, as it dramatically speeds up the resolution and compensation process to address your unexpected costs. Please give our staff at Normandie Law Firm a call to discuss your case. We can be reached at any time and are ready to share the information you need about the process, as well as schedule a free consultation immediately.

The first big step is determining the legal merit of your incident and the rights you have to pursue compensation from Uber. Our lawyers at the Normandie Law Firm are highly experienced at this step and the others that follow. Obtaining the crucial details of your injury and knowing you have grounds to file suit are the early things that get accomplished. Now you can make decisions about how to proceed. This is a significant decision, as even after this consultation, you are not required to pursue legal action or hire the legal team at Normandie Law Firm, even if you do decide to file a lawsuit.

The focus for our team when they meet a victim in an Uber accident is to provide the person with all the details around how the legal system works in cases like this. This includes the steps to obtain compensation and help determine the possibility of negligence or responsibility on the part of Uber and its driver. As mentioned earlier, our lawyers have an excellent reputation in cases such as these, and it helps get settlements accomplished via mediation instead of having to wait for the courts to get a hearing scheduled. This settlement allows you closure and gets your bills paid and lost money returned much quicker. Please get in touch with our team at Normandie Law Firm so that we can get your free consultation scheduled and begin providing you with some good advice. One example that people may be unaware of is the time limit for pursuing a case and compensation from Uber and their insurance company.

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The Mediation Process And Filing A Lawsuit
If you have suffered an injury in an Uber due to a car accident or during unsafe operation of the vehicle by the driver, things begin to happen quickly. They will bring out stresses, such as pressure to sign for money, from their representatives. Mounting medical bills that your health insurance may not cover due to deductibles is another source of stress. Uber and their representatives know this is happening, and they are counting on your desire to settle this and put it behind you. What happens next are whispers of months or years of waiting to get through court, adding more pressure to take the money they are offering. This is an integral part of why it is essential to have the Normandie Law Firm in your corner, ready to mediate.

They are correct. Waiting to get a lawsuit into court and before a judge is not a quick process. Neither is the preparation to get that lawsuit filed. Investigations, police reports, and a lot of documentation to support your case are just a few of the items needed. Preparation for litigation is another. The value that mediation brings to this problem is that it can occur simultaneously with other steps that might be taking place. Settlement discussions are ongoing throughout this process, and having a skilled lawyer from Normandie Law Firm in your corner makes a significant difference in the outcome.

One crucial part of mediation is understanding that it is a voluntary process that you and Uber agree to as the resolution method to the incident. This is where having a Normandie Law Firm lawyer with experience in mediation and negotiating cases against Uber is an advantage. The expertise of the Normandie Law Firm legal team makes sure that you get the compensation you deserve. Uber will be willing to pay because the alternative is taking the case to court, where our lawyers have a proven reputation for winning those lawsuits, and the potential award is greater.

Personal Injuries Sustained In Uber Vehicles in California
Many people have experienced injuries received during automobile accidents. They can be as minor as some cuts and bruises or result in significant changes to your health and life. There can also be injuries suffered from simply getting into an Uber that is being operated in an unsafe manner. One example of this is the driver does not place the vehicle in park, and it moves while you are entering or exiting the car. There can be a wide range of injuries suffered. Some of those are listed below.

• 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

What Is The Difference In Compensation When Using Mediation In My Lawsuit?
Settling out of court is a term often used to describe a mediated or negotiated settlement with a company, such as Uber. It is also frequently reported that the settlements have a much lower value. This is, for the most part, accurate, but it does not tell why that is usually the case. First, let’s start with how the value is determined before mediation begins. The major components are:

• All medical expenses, including ongoing costs, related to the Uber injury incident
• Cost of all legal services related to preparing, filing, and litigating an Uber injury lawsuit
• Replacement costs of your personal property damaged or destroyed in the incident
• Any lost income if you missed work due to the Uber incident, including missed days for recovery, rehabilitation, and all related events.

The most significant difference between the dollar amounts is the cost of your legal services. The lawsuit takes a great deal more time, and that cost is reflected in the total dollar amount awarded. This is part of why mediation is appealing to Uber and its representatives. That cost, as part of your award, is really the only item on the list that Uber can affect. The second part of that is the cost to Uber from their own legal and insurance representatives.

When your lawyer pursues mediation, they are still making sure to get your expenses and losses covered. Mediation shortens resolution time and lowers the legal costs that they will have to pay for themselves as well as the victim. That is where the price differences stem from.

With mediation, both you and Uber will pay less for those services. It saves Uber a great deal of money, allowing them to pay you precisely what you need to cover your costs and get you back to work.

Filing An Injury Case Against Uber And The Statute Of Limitations
Personal injury victims have a two-year time limit to file a case against Uber in the State of California, as per the Statute of Limitations. This time limit begins on the day the incident occurs. A victim isn’t required to wait to file suit at any point. It simply has to be filed within that 2-year period. Once two years have passed, the court will not allow a case to be heard, and your negotiating power is gone. There is no longer a legal right to pursue damages. There are rarely any exceptions made to the limit by the court, either. It is essential to contact us at the Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible to initiate the process and exercise your rights.

The Normandie Law Firm And Legal Fees Before Resolution Of Your Case
Simply stated, we will not ask you for any fees in advance of taking or progressing your case. Starting with your free initial legal consultation and continuing all the way to court, if necessary, you will not be charged any fees or expenses until we have resolved your case. You get paid before Normandie Law Firm gets paid, and with money that you were awarded, instead of out of pocket. We do not want to add to your stress. If, for any reason, we are unable to mediate a fair settlement and cannot win the lawsuit, you will not be charged for our preparation or litigation services related to your case.  Please get in touch with us today so we can begin providing our expertise in helping you obtain compensation for your Uber-related injury accident.

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