18-Wheeler And Rideshare Accident Attorney
An accident involving a rideshare vehicle or 18-wheeler can leave you with serious injuries, medical bills and questions about who should pay for your losses. These claims can involve complex insurance issues and more than one party.
At Faisal Shuja Injury Attorneys LLC, our founder, attorney Faisal Shuja, takes on the challenges that often follow rideshare and truck accidents. He investigates what happened, identifies the parties who may be responsible and pursues compensation for your injuries and losses.
Rideshare Accidents In Louisiana
With rideshare services widely used in New Orleans, it is important to know what to do if an accident occurs. Accidents involving Uber or Lyft can be more complex than typical car accidents because they may involve different insurance coverage and multiple parties, including the rideshare driver, Uber or Lyft, or another driver.
Louisiana law sets different insurance requirements based on the driver’s status in the rideshare app. The insurance coverage available can depend on what the driver was doing through the app when the crash occurred, including whether the driver:
- Was not logged into the app
- Was logged in and waiting for a ride request
- Had accepted a ride
- Was transporting a passenger
When a driver has accepted a ride through the app, there is usually $1 million in automobile insurance coverage for death, bodily injury and property damage.
18-Wheeler Accidents In Louisiana
Louisiana’s major highways carry heavy truck traffic, including along the Interstate 10 corridor. The state’s ports also rely on commercial trucking to move goods, putting large trucks on roads throughout the New Orleans area and beyond.
An 18-wheeler accident can involve more than the truck driver. Determining what caused the crash may require examining the truck’s operation, cargo, maintenance and other factors.
Potentially responsible parties may include:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company
- A cargo loading company
- A maintenance provider
- A vehicle or parts manufacturer
- Another motorist or third party
After a serious truck accident, the trucking company and its insurance carrier may become involved in the claim. Commercial insurance can add another layer to the process. Our team at Faisal Shuja Injury Attorneys LLC examines the available coverage and the parties whose actions may have contributed to your injuries.
Compensation For Rideshare And Truck Accidents
A serious rideshare or truck accident can leave you facing medical bills, missed work and losses that continue long after the crash. Attorney Shuja will fight to pursue the compensation you deserve for the full impact of your injuries and losses.
Depending on your case, compensation may include:
- Emergency treatment and other medical expenses
- Future medical care and rehabilitation
- Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Property damage
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Damages available in a wrongful death claim
Our team at Faisal Shuja Injury Attorneys LLC looks at both your immediate expenses and the long-term effects of your injuries when building your claim. The goal is to account for the losses you have already experienced as well as those that may continue to affect your life.
Personal Injury Representation For Complex Accident Claims
Attorney Shuja focuses exclusively on personal injury law, giving him a focused practice built around helping people injured in serious and complex accidents. He represents clients throughout Louisiana and brings particular knowledge of the accident and traffic issues that arise in the New Orleans area.
Whether your case involves a major truck accident or a rideshare crash, attorney Shuja gives each claim his personal attention. He is accessible when you have questions and committed to pursuing your case regardless of its size.
Talk To A Rideshare And Truck Accident Lawyer
You should not have to navigate complex insurance and legal issues on your own to pursue the compensation you deserve. At Faisal Shuja Injury Attorneys LLC, we can review what happened, explain your options and pursue your claim.
Call 504-356-9924 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.