Trusted Encino Uber Injury Attorney

Even a low-speed Uber crash can cause a brain injury. Sudden jolts, head impacts, or violent neck movement can lead to concussions, brain bleeds, or swelling (edema).
Common symptoms include dizziness, nausea, confusion, sensitivity to light, or “brain fog.” These should never be ignored; early treatment can prevent long-term complications such as cognitive impairment, chronic headaches, or facial paralysis.

Fractures are frequent in rideshare collisions due to seatbelt pressure, airbag force, or blunt impact. Breaks can range from simple closed fractures to compound fractures that pierce the skin, or compression fractures that crush spinal vertebrae.
Proper medical care is essential to ensure bones heal correctly and mobility returns. Responsibility for these injuries usually follows whoever is found liable for the accident—whether it’s the Uber driver, Uber itself, or another negligent motorist.

The impact of an Uber crash can damage the spinal cord or surrounding nerves. The higher the injury on the spine, the more severe the potential paralysis or mobility loss.
Victims may experience nerve pain, limited movement, blood vessel damage, or partial paralysis. These cases often require lifelong medical care, rehabilitation, and accessibility adjustments, all of which can be compensated through a successful legal claim.

When an Uber accident results in a vehicle fire, victims can suffer first- through fourth-degree burns. These range from surface skin injuries to deep tissue damage affecting nerves, muscle, and bone.
Severe burns often cause scarring, limited mobility, and permanent disfigurement, and in tragic cases, can be fatal. Burn victims may also have grounds for a wrongful death claim if negligence led to the crash or fire.

Not all injuries are visible. Neck or soft-tissue damage, such as whiplash, torn ligaments, or strained tendons, can still cause major pain and limit mobility.
Symptoms like numbness, headaches, dizziness, or chronic stiffness often appear days after the accident. These injuries require prompt diagnosis and documentation, as insurance companies often downplay them despite their long-term impact.

Severe fractures, crush injuries, or burn trauma can lead to the amputation of a limb. Losing an arm, leg, hand, or foot permanently alters mobility and quality of life.
Victims may face multiple surgeries, prosthetic costs, and psychological trauma, all of which are compensable under California personal injury law. Liability may fall on the Uber driver, the company, or another negligent party involved in the crash.

With over two decades of experience in personal injury litigation, our attorneys have successfully represented many clients across California.

We have represented clients in cases involving significant injuries and complex liability issues.

Rideshare cases involve complex insurance tiers and liability disputes. Our firm has extensive experience navigating Uber and Lyft accident claims, analyzing trip data, and negotiating with large corporate insurers.
We work to identify potential sources of coverage and damages under California’s Transportation Network Company (TNC) laws.

Lead attorney Paul Aghabala began his career representing insurance companies and has an in-depth understanding of how adjusters and defense lawyers operate.
Our team includes former insurance claims professionals who know how insurers think, and how to respond effectively to insurer positions and advocate for a fair evaluation of the claim.

Attorney Paul Aghabala provides direct attorney involvement, and clients receive regular updates. We maintain clear communication throughout your case so you always know where things stand and what comes next.

We represent clients on a contingency fee basis. Attorney fees are contingent on recovery, and case costs and expenses may apply as described in the fee agreement.

Our staff proudly serves the diverse communities of Los Angeles in English, Spanish, Farsi, and Armenian, ensuring every client receives the representation they deserve without language barriers.

Our Encino office, conveniently located at 15915 Ventura Blvd, Penthouse 5, Encino, CA 91436, allows us to serve local residents quickly and effectively.
We’re familiar with Van Nuys Courthouse procedures, local medical providers, and the unique traffic conditions that make Encino one of Los Angeles’s busiest rideshare hubs.
If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft accident in Encino or anywhere in Los Angeles County, contact us for a free, confidential case evaluation.