Anderson County Lyft Accident Lawyer
It’s hard to imagine how we all got around before Lyft and other rideshare companies hit the scene. While the convenience is undeniable, it’s also important to understand that Lyft accidents are challenging legal matters that can be exceptionally difficult to navigate successfully. If you’ve been injured by a Lyft driver’s negligence, you need the skilled legal representation of an experienced Anderson County Lyft accident attorney.
How Lyft’s Insurance Coverage Works
To begin, Lyft carries comprehensive insurance coverage that applies in many – but not all – accident situations. Furthermore, Lyft requires drivers to carry specific liability coverage minimums in order to drive for them, and each form of coverage can apply under specific circumstances. Some accidents are covered solely by Lyft’s policy, some are covered solely by the driver’s policy, and some require coverage from both. Let’s take a closer look.
When the Lyft Driver Has a Passenger
If you are injured by a Lyft driver’s negligence – such as their distraction or excess speed – while you are a passenger in their vehicle, you will file your claim with Lyft’s provider. The same is true if you’re not in the Lyft vehicle but are injured by a negligent Lyft driver who already has a passenger or is on their way to pick one up. However, things get more complicated from here.
When the Lyft Driver Is Standing By
If the Lyft driver who caused you to be injured is on the app but is waiting to be assigned a passenger, you’ll file your claim with that driver’s personal provider. If the accident is serious, however, and your legal damages – or covered losses – exceed the limits of the driver’s policy, Lyft’s insurance will cover the excess. In these situations, claimants must file with both insurance providers.
When the Lyft Driver Goes Off the App
Once the Lyft driver goes off the Lyft app, it officially terminates any connection to the company’s insurance coverage. This is true even if the driver was only off the app momentarily. If this is the situation you find yourself in, you’ll file your claim with the driver’s insurance provider, the way you would in any other car accident.
Your Complete Losses
Recovering compensation for your losses is key to regaining your health and well-being after suffering injuries in a Lyft accident, including in each of the following categories:
- Property damage to your vehicle and its contents – if you weren’t a Lyft passenger at the time
- Your medical expenses, which may include future medical needs
- Your lost earnings, which can include a downturn in your earning potential
- Your physical and emotional pain and suffering, which can be very difficult to overcome
Your focused Lyft accident attorney will leave no stone unturned in their quest to prove the full scope of your losses – in support of your claim’s most favorable resolution.
An Experienced Anderson County Lyft Accident Attorney Can Help
The seasoned Anderson County Lyft accident attorneys at Bradley and Perkins Attorneys at Law dedicate their imposing practice to skillfully defending your rights and fiercely pursuing your rightful compensation, and we welcome the opportunity to serve you. Learn more by contacting or calling us at 864-401-8770 today.
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