Being involved in any traffic accident can be unsettling, if not traumatic. The aftermath of the collision may expose you to even more trauma, as you may feel that liable parties are trying to take advantage of you and deprive you of fair compensation. Even worse, making even an innocent mistake after a rideshare accident can expose you to significant financial harm—you may have to pay out of pocket for medical care, lost income, and other damages.
The Mesa rideshare accident lawyers at Big Chad Law fight for those harmed in rideshare collisions. Allow us to fight for the compensation you deserve. Call Big Chad Law today at (602) 833-2353 for your free consultation.
What a “Rideshare Accident Victim” Looks Like
When we refer to a “rideshare accident victim,” it can mean:
- A rideshare driver injured during a collision someone else caused
- A rideshare passenger injured during an accident (whether caused by a rideshare driver, another driver, or another party)
- The driver of a motor vehicle hit by a rideshare driver
- A passenger in a vehicle hit by a rideshare driver
- A bicyclist, scooter rider, motorcycle rider, pedestrian, or other party hit by a rideshare driver
Those who lose a loved one in one of the above circumstances are also victims of rideshare accidents. Even though they are not personally involved in the accident, they suffer the consequences of the wrongful death.
Steps You Should Consider Taking After a Rideshare Accident
By the time you read this, you have likely left the scene of your accident. For this reason, we will focus on steps you should take even after departing the accident scene, which include:
Being cautious when interacting with insurance representatives
We assume that you have auto insurance (if you don’t, you can still hire a Mesa rideshare accident lawyer) and that, despite a significant percentage of uninsured motorists in Arizona, any other motorist involved in your accident has insurance. You will almost certainly need to interact with insurance representatives in some capacity, but you should know that:
- Despite Arizona law highlighting unfair claim settlement practices, insurance companies often act in bad faith.
- There are significant financial motivations for insurance companies to deny claimants fair compensation.
- If you are not cautious when interacting with insurance representatives, your lack of caution can cause direct and significant financial harm.
Whether or not you have already filed a claim, consider hiring an attorney before giving any recorded statements to insurers.
Getting medical care
You should not wait to get medical attention after any traffic accident. Your health and well-being can be in jeopardy. If you wait to seek care, you also expose yourself to allegations that injuries and trauma did not result directly from the accident—this can be a knock against your claim. If you have waited to see a doctor, it doesn’t mean your claim is unwinnable. However, you should not wait any longer to get medical attention.
Seeking any necessary mental health services
There is a high rate of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among auto accident survivors. Even if you don’t have symptoms that qualify as PTSD, you may have emotional anguish and psychological distress resulting from the rideshare accident. Considering seeking mental health treatment after the collision because:
- The treatment may alleviate symptoms and improve your quality of life.
- You may deserve compensation for pain and suffering, and a mental health professional should diagnose any accident-related conditions like anxiety and depression.
There is no good reason to avoid any treatment that can help you. Let a Mesa rideshare accident lawyer from our firm worry about getting the money necessary to cover your treatment—just put your health and well-being above all else.
Hiring an attorney from Big Chad Law
Our firm is here to support you right now. You should have no hesitancy about speaking with us because your consultation is 100 percent free and does not require you to hire our firm. You will immediately realize the benefit of working with our team, as we will:
- Protect you from harm (including harm inflicted by insurance companies)
- Take on all responsibilities related to your case
- Ensure you get any medical and mental health treatment you may benefit from
- Answer your questions and ease your concerns
Your case will become our case, and this should be a great relief to you. The recovery process is time-consuming (and, in many cases, all-consuming). Let us manage your important case so you can focus on your recovery.
Call us today at (602) 833-2353 to speak with one of our Phoenix Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Why Choosing Big Chad Law for Your Mesa Rideshare Accident Attorney Is a Smart Decision
Attorney Chad Schaub set out to create something different when he founded Big Chad Law. We combine utterly professional legal services with a family-like feel. We have the resources of larger firms, but we also have the personal touch that you might associate with small, local firms.
We believe clients deserve the best in every aspect of their legal experience. Choose your Mesa rideshare accident attorney from our firm because:
We’re a Law Firm for Arizonans (and Others Injured in Our State)
You cannot separate Big Chad Law from Arizona. Founder Chad Schaub is a sixth-generation Arizonan. We have multiple locations in the state, including in Mesa. Day in and day out, our focus is helping clients whose cases occur in Arizona.
Our familiarity with the state is important for many reasons as we:
- Are often in the same communities as our clients, which allows us to serve and collaborate with them in person
- Know Arizona law inside and out, back and forth
- Have led cases in many Arizona courts
- Feel a deep sense of duty to make Arizona safer and better, and for us, that means getting justice for victims of negligence—we can only assume you are one such victim
It’s not always easy to pinpoint why a local attorney is preferable. We just know that we care about the state of Arizona and that our attention to cases within Arizona is undivided.
We Have Helped Many Rideshare Accident Victims (Yes, Experience Helps)
As attorneys, you recognize that you gain certain wisdom and skill with time. The many years we have spent helping victims of rideshare accidents—and many other clients—have real value.
We hope you will be more assured in hiring our firm based on our history of helping others in similar circumstances. Rideshare accident cases have several unique features, and our familiarity with these cases should be helpful.
You Get Far More Than Just an Attorney When You Hire Us
Clients come to us for an attorney. We know that. However, the Big Chad Law Team is more than just our attorneys, and you should also expect direct or indirect help from:
- Paralegals, who play a critical role in case management and preparation
- Experts who we may hire to help with your case in various ways
- Case managers, who you may or may not talk to during your case
Our attorneys pride themselves on forming deep, one-on-one connections with our clients. That said, your attorney may sometimes be in court. It is helpful to have a team who knows your case details and can answer your questions at any given time.
Our Attorneys Are Never Fearful of Big-Time Opponents
Our law firm does not back down. When we agree to represent you, we promise to fight for the outcome you deserve.
It does not matter if:
- Your case is more complex or time-consuming than we anticipated
- Insurance companies or other liable parties are unusually difficult
- The party we are seeking compensation from has significant resources on their side (whether it be money, experts, or otherwise)
Fearless representation is our brand. We take this brand seriously and honor it in everything we do.
If you want to file a lawsuit or go to trial, these options are generally on the table. We don’t believe in taking the path of least resistance—we believe in delivering fair settlements and judgments to clients who deserve them.
Call Big Chad Law today at (602) 833-2353 for a free, no-risk, no-stress consultation about your case.
How Our Rideshare Accident Lawyers Aggressively Lead Cases Like Yours
You should expect that your case is going to be complicated. Rideshare service providers, including Uber and Lyft, offer their contractors insurance. There is also the driver’s personal insurance, your own insurance, and countless other variables to consider.
Let us worry about these and other complicated aspects of your case. We will also handle the “simple” parts of your case. We will handle it all for you, and that will likely include the following:
Collecting Evidence of Negligence
Proving who is at fault for a traffic accident is almost always important. If we can prove negligence, we can lay the groundwork for you to file a third-party insurance claim or sue.
We may prove who caused your accident with the following:
- Video (which may even come from a rideshare driver’s dashboard camera)
- Witness accounts
- Expert testimony (which may include explicit statements about who is at fault for the accident)
- Your sworn statements about the accident
A police report may also help us. We are familiar with police departments throughout the state, including the Mesa Police Department, and an officer’s report may support our case.
Securing Documentation of Your Losses
Your Mesa rideshare accident lawyer will secure any relevant:
- Medical records, which may include explicit descriptions of injuries and symptoms
- Medical bills
- Descriptions of your pain and suffering (which may come from you and a mental health professional)
- Bank statements, receipts, and employment records
There are many ways to prove the harm that results from rideshare accidents. Our team will paint the most detailed picture we can of your damages.
Setting the Bar for Settlement Negotiations (In Other Words, Determining Your Case Value)
Our team will determine how much money you deserve—down to the dollar or even the cent. We will demand this amount during settlement negotiations, assuming such negotiations are a step in your case.
Fighting for the Money You Deserve (Which Could Mean Filing a Lawsuit)
We have secured fair compensation for clients by:
- Settling with insurance companies
- Filing lawsuits and then settling (either with insurance companies or other liable parties)
- Obtaining judgments after completing trials
We weigh many factors when determining how to seek compensation for rideshare accident victims. How insurance companies approach your claim will likely be one of those factors.
Representing You in Court, If We Need To
We will ensure you’re informed about every detail of your case—or, at least, the important details. If filing a lawsuit or going to trial becomes a possibility for you, we will discuss these possibilities so you can best decide which course we should pursue.
Damages We Often Include in Auto Accident Cases
We have to answer a pivotal question: How has this rideshare accident in Mesa affected you? The answer will give us insight into your accident-related damages, which may include:
- Medical bills: We will calculate the cost of all accident-related medical treatment, including any future care you’ll need.
- Pain and suffering: This category of damages may include physical pain, lost quality of life, PTSD, sleep loss, and many other potential problems.
- Mental health services: If you elect to seek any treatment for accident-related pain and suffering, we will determine the cost of your treatment.
- Lost earnings: You may deserve compensation for other professional damages in addition to lost income.
- Property damage: We will calculate the cost of vehicle damage and any other property damage as we determine your case value.
We know how costly traffic accidents can be, and the cost is often greater than medical bills and vehicle repairs.
Call Big Chad Law Today for Your Free Consultation About a Mesa Rideshare Accident Attorney
Your case requires a sense of urgency. There can be official and undefined deadlines critical to your case’s outcome. Don’t wait to call Big Chad Law today at (602) 833-2353 for your free consultation about working with a Mesa personal injury lawyer. Our team can begin assessing and building your case as soon as possible, immediately relieving stress in a difficult time. You face no additional financial burden to consult or hire our firm, so please schedule your case evaluation today.
Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers – Mesa Office
Address: 326 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (602) 833-2353