Rideshare Vehicle Accident Attorney in New Orleans

When you rely on a rideshare service whether as a passenger or as a driver looking to make extra money you value your safety more than anything else. Yet when a negligent motorist, distracted driver  or hazardous driving condition causes a collision involving a rideshare vehicle, the physical, emotional and financial consequences can be severe. 
At Branch Law Firm, we represent clients throughout New Orleans and Orleans Parish in Louisiana who have been injured in rideshare-related vehicle accidents. Our team of skilled attorneys pursue full justice for injuries arising from rideshare collisions.

The Reality: Rideshare Vehicle Accidents in New Orleans & Louisiana

The use of rideshare services in New Orleans has grown dramatically over the last 10 years. While recent figures aren’t available, given the number of tourists, historical data and popularity of services like Uber and Lyft, it’s likely around 3-4 million rides per year. 
With this expanded usage has come a rise in collisions involving rideshare vehicles. Although precise, up-to-date statistics specific for rideshare crashes in Orleans Parish are limited, on average ~4,500 people are injured each year in New Orleans car accidents and given the popularity of rideshare services, they likely account for a decent percentage of incidents.

Common Injury Types Where Medical Attention Is Needed

When a rideshare vehicle crash occurs, injuries may require substantial medical care. Some of the frequent injury types we handle include:
  • Head and brain injury: Even a seemingly minor strike to the head can cause a concussion or more serious traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Broken bones and fractures: Passengers in rideshare vehicles may be thrown about during impact, leading to fractures of the arms, legs, wrists or ribs.
  • Spinal injuries, herniated discs or nerve damage: The force of the collision can damage vertebrae, compress nerves or result in chronic pain and reduced mobility.
  • Internal injury and organ damage: Impact through the torso may injure organs such as the liver, spleen or lungs and internal bleeding may go unnoticed initially.
  • Soft tissue injuries and whiplash: Especially common in rear-end type collisions, these injuries may seem benign at first but can develop into long-lasting pain
  • Psychological and emotional harm: Being injured in a rideshare accident can lead to anxiety, post-traumatic stress, fear of riding again or driving, and require counseling or psychological care.

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