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The timeline of a Maryland Uber accident is different in every case. You may hire a Maryland Uber accident lawyer after you are done with treatment. While we advise against this, as it can negatively impact your case’s value, it can also shorten your case’s timeline. Furthermore, the actions you take at the accident scene can either lengthen or shorten how long the investigation phase of your case timeline lasts. Of course, the more information you collect at the accident scene, the less time we will spend investigating evidence. It is important to note that our Maryland car accident lawyers do not charge an hourly legal fee. Rather, our legal fee is based on the ultimate recovery, and we only take a fee if we win. Thus, you are incentivized to hire an attorney as early in the process as possible.
From the immediate aftermath at the accident scene to filing insurance claims, seeking medical attention, and potentially pursuing legal action, understanding the timeline of a Maryland Uber accident can help you prepare and protect your rights. This timeline will help guide you whether you are an Uber passenger, Uber driver, or a third-party making a claim against an Uber driver. Oftentimes, an Uber accident plaintiff may be unsure how long the process takes. If this is your first time in a car accident or with the added variable of dealing with Uber, this timeline helps you understand what to expect.
If you want to know what to expect in your case, call our office today for a free consultation at (202) 331-7227.
The moments immediately after your crash are critical in the timeline of a Maryland Uber accident. If you neglect to collect information, it can delay your case by weeks. Although there is a solution. Let’s say you are the passenger in an Uber accident. Sitting in the backseat, you may not even know how the accident happened, let alone who is at fault. Moreover, you may have suffered serious injuries. Consequently, many of our clients who are passengers in an Uber do not think they should get the requisite information from all parties involved in the accident. However, doing so can save weeks of time.
If you do not collect the information at the scene and the police do not go to the scene and create a report, you can still report the accident through the Uber app. Doing so tells Uber you were in the ride. They should refund your trip’s fare and provide you with your driver’s name, address, vehicle information, and insurance information. If you are able to do so, you should always collect as much information as possible. Even taking pictures of the property damage to each vehicle is immensely valuable in settling or litigating your case.
You should file a few reports throughout your timeline of a Maryland Uber accident. The first will be calling the police. They do not always create a police report. But if they do, this can be immensely helpful in collecting the necessary evidence to build your case. When you call an attorney, it is usually after you leave the accident scene. However, the police know what to collect to build your case. On top of what they collect, you should take photos of anything relevant. If the police come, this can save you time. Once we determine who the insurers are in the case, allow us to report the accident for you.
If you report the accident on your own, you may hurt your case. Remember that the insurance company is not always on your side. They are in business to make money. Thus, giving them a recorded statement without speaking to an attorney may damage or completely undermine your case. Accordingly, reporting the accident can either extend or shorten the timeline of a Maryland Uber accident.
Seeking medical attention is probably the most important thing you can do in the timeline of a Maryland Uber accident. If you leave your injuries untreated, they can worsen over time. Moreover, if you wait several months or years after your accident to get medical attention, a couple of things happen. First, your doctor may not relate your injury to the Uber accident.
Second, you likely will not receive compensation for the medical expenses. If you try to settle a case without medical treatment, your case will have very little value. If a jury hears your case and learns you never went to the doctor, they will think your injuries could not have been that bad. While this is never the reason you should seek medical treatment, it is important to understand how to value your case should you eventually seek a personal injury claim.
We cannot begin to negotiate a settlement in the vast majority of cases until you complete your medical treatment. Thus, medical treatment is generally the longest portion of the timeline of a Maryland Uber accident. Once you complete your medical treatment, we request all bills and records from each of your medical providers. We also have you complete a lost wage form in case you missed time from work because of your injuries. Once we get all bills and records, we prepare a demand letter and send it to the proper insurer for their review. Reviewing our demand letter and your medical records typically takes four to six weeks. Once they complete their review, we begin the settlement process.
In almost every case, no matter the true value of your case, the insurance company will make their initial offer far below what your case is worth. Thus, the timeline of a Maryland Uber accident can be drawn out in this portion of your case. Fortunately, our car accident attorneys will aggressively pursue the insurance company, threatening legal action when appropriate.
We typically prefer to avoid filing a lawsuit against the defendant. The reason is that waiting to get into court after filing suit can take about a year in Maryland. Our goal is to maximize your compensation. However, filing a lawsuit can be expensive, not to mention slow. Unfortunately, there are instances when filing suit is our only option to get you the compensation you deserve. When this happens, you can expect to add about a year to the timeline of a Maryland Uber accident.
Without diving too deep into the process of filing a lawsuit, you can expect the following steps. Remember that your case may settle before your trial date but after we file suit on your behalf.
If you are in an Uber in Maryland, it is critical to understand the timeline of a Maryland Uber accident. This can be overwhelming, especially with the added nuance of dealing with Uber. Our team understands the unique challenges rideshare drivers, passengers, and other motorists face after an Uber accident.
Let us review your case, explain your rights, and help you pursue the best possible outcome. Contact Roger Gelb and his legal team today.
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