Metro Micro Accident Lawyer – You Can File a Lawsuit
Metro Micro is Metro’s new service – an on-demand rideshare service offering Metro customers trips within several zones in the county. It is designed for short trips within these zones, eliminating the need to transfer multiple times. Metro Micro uses smaller vehicles (seating up to 10 Metro customers) than the buses that we are used to. Metro customers can book rides via the mobile app, online, or the phone. Metro Micro was launched in Watts/Willowbrook and LAX/Inglewood in December 2020. In January 2021, Metro will be launching the Micro service in North Hollywood/Burbank, Compton/Artesia, and El Monte. In Summer 2021, the service will be launched in the Northwest San Fernando Valley, Highland Park/Eagle Rock/Glendale, and Altadena/Pasadena/Sierra Madre zones. In Fall 2021, the service will become available in UCLA/Westwood/Century City. This covers a total of nine zones throughout Los Angeles County.
There is no doubt that this new rideshare service will be convenient for many Metro customers. However, like with all other rideshare services, there is always a risk of accidents – and severe injuries to customers. If you were injured in a Metro Micro accident, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit. You should seek legal assistance as soon as possible to learn more about your legal options.
Here at Downtown L.A. Law Group, our personal injury lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your Metro Micro accident claim. Our experts have decades of experience handling all sorts of personal injury accident claims and are ready to help you file your injury claim against Metro. You can be certain that our experts will fight for your rights and help you recover the payout that you are owed.
Possible Causes of Metro Micro Accidents
Car accidents, in general, are very common. As rideshare services have become more and more popular, the number of rideshare accidents has increased. Like all car accidents, rideshare accidents are typically associated with the negligent actions of drivers. Some common causes of accidents can include the following:
- Reckless driving (speeding, tailgating, ignoring traffic signals, etc.)
- Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol
- Distracted driving
In addition to the negligent actions of those behind the wheel, accidents can also be caused by other parties or entities. Other possible causes of accidents can include the following:
- Unsafe road conditions
- Unsafe vehicle conditions (mechanical failures)
- Unqualified or untrained drivers
Regardless of the specific cause of the auto accident, all parties involves are likely to suffer significant harm.
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Potential Injuries
Metro Micro accidents, like any other auto accident or rideshare accident, can cause significant harm to all involved parties. Although every situation is different, some possible injuries could include the following:
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
- Hip injuries
- Knee injuries
- Lacerations
- Sprains and strains
- Scrapes and bruises
- Crushing injuries
- Severed limbs
In severe cases, injuries can be fatal. In addition to injuries, affected parties could also suffer significant property damage. Mental and emotional harm is also possible.
Regardless of the harm that you or a member of your family suffered in a Metro Micro accident, you should explore your legal options as soon as possible. You could have grounds to file an injury lawsuit.
Your Right to Sue after a Metro Micro Rideshare Accident
Can I file a Metro Micro accident lawsuit? Yes, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit with the help of a Metro Micro accident lawyer. Your right to sue Metro for a rideshare accident will be based on negligence. If the driver was negligent, then Metro will face liability based on vicarious liability (employers are liable for the negligent actions of their employees). In addition, Metro could also be liable based on negligent hiring, negligent supervising, or negligent training of their drivers, for example. Without a doubt, you could sue Metro after being injured in an accident while using their Micro service. However, it is also important to note that other parties or entities could also be liable and sued for these accidents.
How to File an Accident Lawsuit against Metro for a Metro Micro Car Accident
If you were injured in a Metro Micro accident, you could actually sue Metro – more specifically, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which is a government entity. To file an accident claim against a government entity, you might first file an accident claim with the specific government agency; this initial claim must be filed within 6 months of eh accident. If the government agency responds to your claim with a rejection, you will have another 6 months to file your lawsuit. If you do not get a rejection, you will have 2 years to file your lawsuit.
Besides being familiar with the deadlines that apply to your claim, it is important that you have the necessary evidence to support your claim. After any personal injury accident, it is recommended that affected parties follow the suggestions listed below:
- Take photos of all injuries
- Take photos of the scene of the accident, including damage to all vehicles involved
- Seek medical care immediately
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
- Gather all relevant insurance information
- Gather driver information
- Identify surveillance cameras that might have captured the accident
- File an accident report with the local authorities
- File an accident report with the involved companies, if relevant
- Collect all medical records
- Collect all records of property damage
- Seek legal assistance as soon as possible
For more information about how to file an accident lawsuit against LA Metro for a Metro Micro car accident, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm today.
You Could Be Compensated
If your lawsuit against Metro is successful, you could be entitled to recover monetary compensation. Your recovery could include compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, punitive damages, and legal fees. If the accident is fatal, surviving family members could be awarded compensation for funeral and burial costs as well as loss of consortium.
How much compensation could you receive? The specific type and amount of compensation that you could recover will always be based on the details surrounding your specific claim, including the severity of your injuries, the extent of your medical care, the permanency of your injuries, etc. For more information about the potential value of your claim or even the average value of accident claims against Metro, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm immediately.
Contact Downtown L.A. Law Group Today
Here at our firm, our Metro Micro accident attorneys are ready to fight for your rights and help you sue for the harm that you suffered. We are not afraid to take on Metro and to fight for your rights. You can trust that our expert lawyers will handle your claim effectively and help you recover the maximum payout available for your claim. If you would like to learn more about your right to sue, contact us today.
We offer free legal services – which include both free consultations and free second opinions. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will never be required to pay any upfront fees for our legal services. In addition, we work on contingency, so our clients will actually not be required to pay anything until after winning their accident claims. If you do not win, you won’t be responsible for any legal fees.
If you are ready to discuss your Metro Micro accident claim with the experts at our firm, contact us at your earliest convenience. We are ready to help you.
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