Case Valuation
Every case is different. But understanding what drives case value — and what hurts it — puts you in a stronger position from day one.
What You Can Recover
Medical expenses (past & future)
ER visits, surgery, physical therapy, medications, future care needs
Lost wages
Income lost during recovery, including self-employment and gig income
Loss of earning capacity
If your injuries permanently reduce your ability to work
Property damage
Vehicle damage if you were a driver or had a vehicle involved
Out-of-pocket expenses
Transportation to medical appointments, home care, assistive devices
Pain and suffering
Physical pain endured during and after the accident
Emotional distress
Anxiety, PTSD, depression, and psychological trauma
Loss of enjoyment of life
Inability to participate in activities you previously enjoyed
Disfigurement or scarring
Permanent physical changes resulting from the accident
Loss of consortium
Impact on your relationship with a spouse or partner
In cases where Uber or Lyft's conduct was especially egregious, courts may award punitive damages on top of compensatory damages. To recover punitive damages, there must be evidence that the company's corporate actions or the driver's behavior involved malice, conscious indifference to the rights of others, or extreme recklessness — for example, knowingly retaining a driver with a violent history after receiving complaints.
Punitive damages are designed to punish the company and deter future misconduct. They can significantly increase total recovery, particularly in assault and negligent retention cases.
Case Value Drivers
Real Results
$1.1M
Wrongful Death
Passenger killed when Uber driver ran a red light. Settled against Uber insurer.
$520,000
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cyclist struck by Lyft driver. TBI with permanent cognitive effects.
$390,000
Spinal Injury
Pedestrian struck at crosswalk by Uber driver. Herniated discs, surgery required.
$340,000
Passenger Rear-End
Rideshare passenger in rear-end collision. Neck and back injuries.
$275,000
T-Bone Collision
Driver T-boned at intersection. Fractured ribs and shoulder surgery.
$215,000
Spinal Injury
Lyft passenger, spinal injury requiring ongoing treatment.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Online case value calculators are meaningless. The only way to know what your case is worth is to have an experienced rideshare attorney review the specific facts — the driver's status, the insurance coverage, your injuries, and the evidence.
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