Portland Rideshare Accident Attorney

Many people in and around Portland take advantage of rideshare services on a regular basis. Companies like Uber and Lyft are now household names. However, if you are involved in a rideshare accident, you need to know how to secure the compensation you deserve. Nichols Law Group is ready to help. Call our Portland rideshare accident attorneys if you or a loved one had been injured.

Nichols Law Group understands these cases

Getting hurt in a rideshare accident can be confusing, and you need help from someone you can trust. Nichols Law Group has been helping residents of Portland for more than 35 years.

• We have a proven track record of success and have not lost a case in five years.
• Because we focus exclusively on personal injury law, we are well suited to handle any tactics used by the defendant’s insurance carrier.
• You will not have to worry about any out of pocket expenses during your case. You only pay our legal fees after we successfully secure compensation through a verdict or settlement.

Why is an attorney necessary for this case?

Victims of rideshare accidents will quickly get bogged down in battles between insurance companies. Your Portland rideshare accident attorney will be responsible for handling all communication between your insurance carrier, the rideshare driver’s personal insurance carrier, and the rideshare company insurance carrier.

Your attorney will be armed with evidence, including police reports, video and photo surveillance, eyewitness statements, and your medical records as they work to negotiate a settlement on your behalf. Your attorney will have the resources and experience necessary to take this case all the way to trial if necessary.

Rideshare accidents are going to happen in Portland

There are thousands of rideshare vehicles in and around the Portland area. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, there were 13,736 total crashes in Multnomah County during the latest reporting year of data available. Out of these incidents, there were 9,718 injuries and 58 fatalities. Our Portland rideshare accident lawyers regularly help victims who have sustained the following:

• Broken or dislocated bones
• Severe lacerations or amputations
• Internal organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries

While we do not have exact numbers on how many rideshare accidents there were, we know they occur. Rideshare drivers are just like the rest of us. They have no particular driver training, and they use their personal vehicles.

The insurance available in the aftermath of a rideshare crash depends on whether or not the driver was on duty at the time of the incident. Major rideshare companies have varying insurance policies that change depending on whether or not a driver has a passenger.

Can you secure compensation for a rideshare accident case?

If you or a loved one have been injured in a rideshare accident caused by another person’s negligence, seek legal assistance today. At Nichols Law Group, we have a thorough understanding of rideshare accidents and will work to secure the compensation you deserve, which can include:

• Your medical expenses related to the rideshare crash
• Lost income and benefits if you are unable to work while you recover
• Pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life damages
• Possible punitive damages against the driver or rideshare company

If you need a Portland rideshare accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling 503-224-3018.