Your car is in the shop. You’re out with your friends. You need a ride to the airport. Grabbing a Lyft is more convenient than ever.
However, every time you hire a Lyft, you trust a stranger with your life.
You don’t know their driving habits. Maybe they check their phone at every red light. One mistake could hurt you. Unfortunately, a rideshare accident lawsuit is often more complex than other car accident cases.
You trusted to arrive at your destination safely. You deserve justice. After your accident, can you sue Lyft for compensation?
We’ll explore in the article below.
What To Do After a Lyft Accident
Any accident is overwhelming, but a Lyft accident is especially stressful. You need to deal with more than another driver. After an accident involving a Lyft, you should follow these steps.
Seek Medical Treatment
Your health should always come first. After any wreck, the first thing you need to do is get the necessary medical care, even if you feel “fine”. Medical documentation will support your claim.
Collect All Evidence
If possible, while at the scene of the accident, you should gather any information. Collect the names and contact information of everyone involved in the crash and any witnesses. Take pictures of the accident scene, including license plates. Then, detail everything you remember about the crash.
Report the Accident
The Lyft driver should report the accident to law enforcement. But as a passenger, you’ll want to report the accident to Lyft itself. Lyft has a specific process.
If a rideshare company representative calls you, tell them you need to talk to a personal injury lawyer first. Refrain from making any statements at this time. Personal injury law is complex. You want to avoid any errors that might end up costing you a significant amount of money.
Find a Lyft Lawyer for Your Claim
Hiring the right personal injury attorney is essential. You need someone with experience in handling accident claims with ridesharing services. Take advantage of free consultations to find the best lawyer for your claim.
Can You Sue Lyft Directly After a Crash?
Lyft’s rideshare drivers are independent contractors. In most situations, Lyft would not be directly responsible for an accident. Instead, the driver and their insurance coverage typically cover the costs of injuries and property damage.
You can still seek compensation for your injuries after a Lyft accident. Compensation includes both economic and non-economic damages. Economic costs typically include medical bills and lost wages. Non-economic damages are harder to calculate, like pain and suffering.
The short answer is, yes, you can sue the responsible party, including Lyft. You just need a lawyer who understands Lyft’s unclear insurance policies and shifting responsibilities. That’s where we come in.
If You Need Help Seeking a Lyft Passenger Settlement
If you suffered an accident injury in a Lyft collision, you need a strong law firm on your side. We’ve handled personal injury claims for more than 20 years. After recovering more than $2 billion for over 250,000 clients, imagine what we could do for you.
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