A person under the influence is less able to protect himself, which makes them more vulnerable to attack and violence. This may be a dangerous combination for the driver. They will need to focus on the road and outside conditions while also managing a passenger who might be rowdy. If you were physically abused by a passenger as a rideshare driver for Uber or Lyft, get in touch with Ovadia Law Group at 1-800-674-9396.
There are various policies rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have against their drivers but also against passengers who are violent and aggressive. Regardless, if injured as a passenger or the driver, either party should call the police and file a police report. This is important if their is any assault and also property damage. If the incoherent passenger started damaging your vehicle as well, you should take pictures of the damage. You should also consult with a doctor immediately after the incident.
We can help connect you to a doctor located near you in Tamarac. They will check for injuries you may not notice due to the adrenaline, which could affect your body for several days following the incident. Do not worry about your medical bills, as they might be covered in your total compensation amount.
To ensure you will receive the best and highest amount of compensation, you should not wait to contact our personal injury lawyers at 1-800-674-9396. We have taken on many cases and know how to deal with rideshare companies and insurance companies. They might try to offer you a settlement offer, which will not be enough to cover all of your expenses if they know you do not have legal representation.
Our team will help gather all of the necessary and useful evidence to make sure the insurance company and the major rideshare policies will give you the best amount of compensation possible. You could fill out our online consultation form describing your situation and what happened the night of the incident. You should also make sure to contact the rideshare company and inform them of the incident that occurred. Just because a passenger attacked you, the rideshare company might still pursue action against the passenger.
We offer free initial consultations to assess your case.
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