Celina Lyft Accidents Attorney

Respected Lyft Accident Attorney Working With Clients in Celina, Texas

Since rideshare services like Lyft started gaining popularity, concerns have been raised about whether drivers for these services would affect the safety of others on the roads. These concerns have been validated. Studies have shown that increased use of rideshare services usage may also have led to increased fatal accident rates.

Many rideshare accidents result in serious injuries. Depending on the severity of a crash, a victim could face staggering medical bills, lost wages, and many other losses. As a result, it is important for rideshare passengers, people in other vehicles, and others who may be involved in collisions with Lyft drivers to understand what they should do in order to seek rightful compensation in these situations. This understanding can ultimately mean the difference between justice and financial hardship for someone who has been injured in a Lyft accident. At Burress Injury Law, our attorneys have vast experience in these types of cases, and we can represent victims and handle the entire claims process while allowing our clients to focus on healing their bodies and minds.

Step One: Seek Medical Care and Gather Evidence

In the immediate aftermath of a Lyft accident, the most important thing is to obtain emergency medical treatment. A hospital is generally better for your health and your claim than an urgent care facility. Emergency rooms have CT machines that can confirm you are not suffering internal bleeding or brain hemorrhaging, in addition to treating vertebral, bone and soft tissue injuries. If you or a family member are able to gather evidence at the crash scene, it is wise to:

• Exchange contact information and insurance information with others involved in the collision, including the full legal names of everyone involved, their phone numbers, license plate numbers of the vehicles involved, and information about insurance policies.
• Collect names and contact information from any witnesses to the crash.
• Take pictures and videos of the scene, including the roadway and involved vehicles, from multiple angles.

You will also want to obtain a police report right away, as this document could serve as important evidence to establish liability for an accident when you are seeking compensation for your losses.

Step Two: Seek Legal Guidance

The sooner that you speak to an experienced personal injury attorney, the better. The best practice is for the personal injury attorney to handle all communications with all insurance companies. Moreover, a qualified personal injury attorney can help you receive medical treatment with no up front cost. The quick preservation of evidence, controlling the dissemination of information with insurance companies, and arranging medical treatment with the right medical providers, are just a few ways a lawyer can help you respond to an accident and protect your right to receive compensation. By getting in touch with Burress Injury Law within one week after an accident, you can focus on recovering from your injuries while our attorneys address the legal issues involved in your case.

Step Three: Be Cautious Until Your Case Is Resolved

Until your case is resolved, any apologies you make, photos or comments you post on social media, or information you put in writing could come back to haunt you. When communicating with others, it is vitally important that you avoid doing anything to compromise your ability to seek compensation for your injuries. At Burress Injury Law, we can advise you on the best steps to take to avoid any legal concerns that could affect your case. We can also negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf to ensure that any settlements offered will fully address the harm you have suffered. If necessary, we can pursue litigation against Lyft or other parties and seek full and fair compensation for your injuries and damages.

We can speak to insurance companies on your behalf, making sure the proper information is provided without compromising your ability to receive compensation in any way. If you speak to an insurance company on your own, you may inadvertently say something that could lead them to deny your claim. All calls with insurance company personnel are recorded, and agents are trained to protect a company's interests. They will do everything they can to deny a claim, including convincing you to make statements indicating that you were at fault, claiming that you only suffered minor injuries, or limiting the amount of compensation you can receive. Our attorneys are ready to counter these tactics, and we will fight to secure the full amount of compensation needed to address your injuries.

Our team has hundreds of years of total experience in the field of personal injury law, and we have a success rate of over 99.9 percent. Hundreds of our clients have recognized us for the quality of our services through five-star reviews, and we have also received many awards from legal rating publications and legal organizations including:

• Perfect A+ Better Business Bureau Rating
• Best Personal Injury Lawyer, D Magazine – 5 consecutive years
• Rising Stars (Personal Injury Law), Texas Monthly/Thomson Reuters ‒ 7-time recipient (less than 2.5% of Texas attorneys receive this honor.)
• Best Law Firm, McKinney Magazine ‒ 6-time recipient
• Texas Super Lawyer, Personal Injury Law ‒ 2017-present (less than 5% of Texas attorneys receive this honor.)
• Best Personal Injury Attorney, McKinney Courier-Gazette ‒ 4 consecutive years
• Perfect 10.0 Avvo Rating
• AV Rated (highest rating under Martindale-Hubbell)
• Elite Lawyer 2019 ‒ Present
• Best Attorney, McKinney/Allen Living Magazine ‒ 5 consecutive years
• Texas Lawyer ‒ 7th Largest Motor Vehicle Verdict in Texas

We are ready to provide you with the legal services you need from the beginning to the end of your case, and we will fight to ensure that you will have the compensation you need to recover from a rideshare accident.

Contact a Celina Lyft Accidents Attorney Today

If you have been struck by a Lyft vehicle, sustained injuries while riding as a Lyft passenger, or were otherwise involved in a collision with a rideshare vehicle, it is important to seek legal guidance as soon as you can. Every case is unique, and you can benefit from having an experienced lawyer on your side. The dedicated legal team at Burress Injury Law is here to serve you and make sure you will be able to receive the compensation you deserve. Start by scheduling a free case evaluation today by calling 214-726-0016 or contacting us online.