Westlake Village Uber Accident Settlements

At Block LLP, our experienced personal injury attorneys understand that lengthy trials are not for everyone. For this reason, we are proud to offer the same aggressive representation to car accident victims who choose to settle directly with insurance companies as we do for those who decide to pursue a jury trial.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a rideshare accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Call today to discuss your case and learn more about Westlake Village Uber accident settlements. One of our skilled attorneys could help you choose the best option for you and fight to protect your interests every step of the way.

Out-of-Court Settlements

There are two ways for settlements to occur: out of court or during trial. An out-of-court settlement is what most people think of as filing a normal insurance claim. After identifying the liable parties, the claimant sends a demand letter to those parties’ insurance companies detailing their losses and the compensation sought.

While it is best to send a demand letter as soon as possible, you should ensure you gather a minimum amount of evidence beforehand to support your claim. Insurance companies—especially those that represent large companies such as Uber—will often try to dismiss claims or negotiate much lower payments. Having strong supporting evidence, such as police reports or medical records, helps protect against this.

One of our seasoned Block LLP personal injury attorneys could investigate and gather the necessary evidence for you so that you can focus on recovery. Additionally, if you receive a settlement offer following an Uber crash in Westlake Village that is too low, we could negotiate on your behalf to obtain a fair settlement.

Pre-Verdict Settlements

As a claimant in a Westlake Village rideshare accident case, you can also settle at any point before a verdict is reached at trial. After a lawsuit is filed, the parties enter discovery, a pre-trial phase in which they must share relevant evidence (subject to some exceptions). In this phase, insurance companies may be legally obligated to produce evidence that could give you more leverage.

Knowing they will have to hand over such evidence during discovery sometimes pressures insurance companies to settle or to make a better settlement offer if the parties have already tried to settle out of court. Importantly, the opportunity to settle does not end after discovery. Insurance companies may still choose to negotiate a settlement during trial depending on the size of the payment at stake, the strength of your claim, and other factors.

Under California Civil Code § 335, negligence or wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of injury. You should, therefore, be mindful that if settling out of court is unlikely, you should file suit as soon as possible to attempt securing a pre-verdict settlement.

Factors Affecting Settlement Amounts

Many variables could affect the ultimate payment you earn in direct negotiations with an insurance company or in court. These include:

• Severity of physical injury
• Emotional distress
• Past and future medical expenses
• Injury’s impact on daily activities
• Amount and impact of property damage
• Loss of income
• Impact on future earning potential
• Age and familial status of injured party (e.g., companies may provide higher settlement amounts when a child or adult with dependents has been injured)
• Fatalities
• Parties’ degrees of fault
• Egregiousness of defendant’s behavior
• Available evidence
• Insurance policy limits

The Uber driver’s status at the time of the accident could also influence the settlement amount you receive after a crash in Westlake Village. For example, if the Uber driver was logged into the Uber app and actively transporting a passenger, Uber’s insurance could be liable. If the Uber driver was not logged into the app or transporting a passenger, the driver’s personal insurance could be liable.

To Learn More About Your Settlement Options, Book a Consultation With an Uber Accident Attorney in Westlake Village Today

At Block LLP, our attorneys know what it takes to win Westlake Village Uber accident settlements that deliver the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one was injured in an Uber accident, call today to book a free consultation to discuss your case.