Insurance companies often argue that a minor collision cannot cause serious injuries. At CourtLaw Injury Lawyers, we know that assumption is not always true.
Our firm recently obtained an $821,000 settlement for a client who was injured in a rideshare parking lot accident despite the defense insisting that the crash was too minor to have caused any significant injuries.
A Low-Impact Collision With Serious Consequences
The accident occurred in a parking lot while our client was riding in a rideshare vehicle. Because the collision occurred at a relatively low speed, there was no visible property damage to either vehicle.
The insurance company immediately relied on the lack of vehicle damage to argue that the forces involved were too insignificant to cause injury.
To strengthen its position, the defense also pointed out that the rideshare driver and the client's child, who were also in the vehicle, did not seek medical treatment after the collision. According to the defense, this demonstrated that no one in the vehicle could have been seriously injured.
Looking Beyond the Damage to the Vehicles
At CourtLaw Injury Lawyers, we focused on what truly mattered—our client's medical condition, the medical evidence, and the impact the injuries had on the client's life.
Vehicle damage is only one piece of evidence. It does not determine whether a person has suffered legitimate injuries. Medical science has long recognized that individuals respond differently to the same collision based on factors such as body position, age, pre-existing conditions, and the direction of the forces involved.
Our legal team carefully developed the medical evidence, documented the client's injuries, and demonstrated why this seemingly minor collision resulted in significant harm.
A Successful Result
Despite the defense's repeated claims that this was a "low-impact" accident that could not have caused injury, CourtLaw Injury Lawyers secured an $821,000 settlement for our client.
This result demonstrates that insurance companies cannot simply dismiss an injury claim because there is little or no damage to the vehicles involved.
Every Injury Case Deserves a Thorough Investigation
If you have been injured in a rideshare accident involving Uber, Lyft, or another transportation service, do not assume that a low-speed collision means you do not have a case. Insurance companies frequently attempt to minimize claims by focusing on photographs of the vehicles instead of the injuries suffered by the people inside them.
An experienced attorney can investigate the facts, gather the necessary medical evidence, and fight to obtain the compensation you deserve.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a rideshare accident anywhere in New Jersey, contact CourtLaw Injury Lawyers for a free consultation. Our experienced attorneys have recovered more than $100 million for injured clients and are committed to pursuing maximum compensation in every case.