Crush Injuries from a Rideshare Running Over Your Foot

 Using a rideshare service such as Lyft or Uber these days is still super convenient. That being said, sometimes the Lyft or Uber driver is in a hurry to get to the next pickup and drop off, and can run over your foot. Many people have been injured when a Lyft or Uber driver has run over that individual’s foot. If a rideshare service driver runs over your foot, you need to call our office. We can help you to get the money you will need for any surgical procedures, medication or other relief from the pain suffered from this type of injury.

Rideshare Drivers Are in a Hurry and Often Cause Personal Injuries

A rideshare service driver can be in a hurry to get to the next fare, and therefore cause a personal injury to the current passenger. Most of the Uber and Lyft apps work well for the drivers. These apps will keep the drivers in the loop, by offering the next person’s fare right away on the driver’s app. This means that once a person arrives at a destination, the next person needing to be picked up automatically can pop up on the driver’s smartphone or mobile device. If a driver of a rideshare is negligent, in too much of a hurry or is driving recklessly, this person can easily run over your foot.

Crushing Foot Injuries Can Lead to Foot Deformities and Disabilities

 Crushing foot injuries can break the foot, toes or any bones in the person’s foot. The foot and ligaments are compressed and the bones, soft tissue and nerves can be damaged in this type of accident. When there is soft tissue damage, the foot often will have difficulties healing properly. If a foot does not heal after a crushing injury, it may permanently affect the person’s ability to walk going forward.

Crush injuries of the foot can also lead to a dangerous condition called compartment syndrome, where the person can experience:

• Swelling
• Tightness
• Bruising
• Contusions
• Intense pain
• Numbness
• Pins-and-needles
• Electricity types of sensations
• New deep pain in the foot

Any rideshare driver who runs over a passenger’s foot while that individual is either leaving or coming into the vehicle is being negligent. How does this type of accident happen? If the rideshare driver is not paying attention to the person leaving the vehicle, or is on the phone, then the driver may pull off and run over the individual’s foot. If the driver is not careful in driving up to the person before the individual gets into the vehicle, a foot can be run over in the process or worse.

If a rideshare driver has run over your foot, and this accident has happened to you, just call Walch Law at 1-844-999-5342. We are able to talk to you about your crushing injury personal injury case, and can explain the next steps to receiving a full recovery compensation package for your claim.