Ylla|Gosney Attorneys at Law is there for you if you’ve been hurt in a Lyft accident in Oklahoma City. Whether you’re hurt as a passenger, as a pedestrian, or as a driver in your own vehicle, we want to help you earn more. When a Lyft driver causes an accident, we assist you in holding the driver and the driver’s employer responsible. Contact us today to set up a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more.
Do I Need a Lawyer After an Accident Involving Lyft?
If you are seriously hurt in an accident caused by a rideshare driver, you may need legal assistance in holding the rideshare company responsible. Lyft does cover their drivers for accidents in certain situations, but they also have corporate lawyers who look for opportunities to reject your claim.
When your medical bills are high, Lyft’s attorneys and insurance reps will be exploring ways to shift blame to you for the accident. They’ll also devalue your injury as much as possible, so they can offer you less in an accident settlement check. Your Ylla|Gosney Lyft Accident Attorney is your shield against this treatment.
Your lawyer would investigate your case and the driver involved. The evidence uncovered would be used to hold a rideshare and its insurance providers fully responsible. Your lawyer then aggressively negotiates to maximize the support you receive for your physical and financial recovery.
Lyft Accident Dangers in Oklahoma City
We’ve all seen the rush hour traffic on local routes like the Northwest Expressway and I-235. What some drivers may not realize is how many of those vehicles crowding the road are rideshare vehicles.
If you are struck by a careless driver in a normal-looking vehicle, there’s a chance it could be an Uber or Lyft employee at the wheel. You may be in shock from your impact or in pain from any injury, but eventually, you may wonder if Lyft can be held responsible for the mistakes its drivers make.
Most rideshare drivers will try to be cautious on local roads, but with their job duties, it’s easy to get distracted and rushed.
These are just a few of the ways a Lyft driver can lose focus on the road and end up in an accident:
Distracted Lyft Drivers – Rideshare drivers use the Lyft app to get notified of customers, to map the trip, and to get paid. Motorists are often caught looking at cell phone screens, but rideshare drivers sometimes have to get information from their apps. In some cases, they are even working for both Uber and Lyft, with double the distraction.
Reckless Lyft Drivers – Rideshare drivers can be tempted to speed or make aggressive maneuvers to reach a customer or drop a rider off on time. The pressure Lyft puts its employees under can lead to mistakes and devastating collisions.
Tired Lyft Drivers – We can all have a bad day at work, but rideshare drivers are behind the wheel of a fast-moving, heavy piece of machinery when they have a down day. They may be drowsy from not getting enough sleep the night before. Drivers might have had a fight with a loved one or a passenger and be upset and preoccupied. The physical and emotional condition of a rideshare driver can affect how safely they drive.
Victims hurt while on a Lyft ride or hurt in a collision with a Lyft car should receive full injury support until they’ve healed. But big transportation companies won’t accept blame and offer financial help willingly. Your Ylla|Gosney representative would handle the frustrating negotiations with insurance companies while allowing you the time you need to recover.
What to Do After an Uber Accident
Does Lyft Have Insurance for Car Accidents?
Yes. Lyft backs its drivers with car insurance, but it doesn’t apply in every situation. Drivers must have the app on and be seeking customers for the insurance to kick in.
This is a rundown of how much insurance coverage is available depending on the Lyft driver’s phase of work at the time of the collision:
- Lyft Driver Is Not Working: Lyft drivers are required to have their own auto insurance. If a rideshare driver doesn’t have the app open, you’ll need to file a claim with the driver’s auto insurance provider.
- Lyft Driver Is Logged Into the Lyft App But No Customer: In this situation, Lyft provides $100,000 total injury liability per accident and $25,000 property damage liability for accident victims.
- Lyft Driver Has a Passenger or Is on the Way to Pick Up a Passenger: In this situation, Lyft would cover victims of any accidents with up to one million dollars in injury coverage.
Even in one of these defined situations, Lyft’s team of lawyers will do everything possible to wiggle out of taking accountability for an accident and your wounds. But your Oklahoma City Lyft Accident Lawyer would be ready to get aggressive. On top of the physical evidence, your attorney would also be investigating the rideshare driver’s history, and Lyft’s safety record. Your lawyer would also question Lyft’s hiring and training policies. All of these factors would help hold the rideshare company fully liable for your pain.
How Much Is My Rideshare Accident Injury Claim Worth?
Your lawyer will need to hear every detail of your accident from you and then fully investigate before being able to provide an accurate estimate of the settlement money you are likely to see.
However, several factors will play a big role in how high an accident settlement check can go:
- The severity of your injury.
- How long your injury takes to heal.
- The cost of medical care to this point, and the cost of care expected to be required in the future.
- The estimated costs of lifelong care for victims who suffer permanent disabilities.
- The amount you should receive for the physical pain and emotional trauma endured.
- The totals on paychecks and benefits lost while victims have been unable to work.
- Totals on car damage.
- The negotiation skills of your attorney. Your Ylla | Gosney attorney has the experience at the negotiating table and in the courtroom to make sure you are treated fairly.
An accident involving the force of a traffic impact always carries the potential to cause the tragic loss of life. Families who lose a loved one in a collision caused by a rideshare driver would file a wrongful death claim. It’s a way families can seek money from Lyft to help pay for funeral costs and to pay off any remaining medical bills. Close relatives must also ask for financial help for the future when they’ll be without the income and guidance the deceased can no longer provide the family.
Your Ylla | Gosney attorney would be demanding these and other benefits for your family. We are not afraid to stand up to giant companies to secure what’s fair for our clients.
Contact an Oklahoma City Lyft Accident Lawyer
We have an extensive background in safeguarding Oklahoma City accident victims. At Ylla|Gosney Attorneys At Law, we offer a free, no-obligation case consultation with a real Oklahoma City Car Accident Lawyer.
There’s no pressure to file suit or even use our services if you decide to file a claim. We simply want you informed of everything you need to know before you speak to Lyft or their insurance representatives.
Keep in mind, you won’t need to worry about finding extra money to hire us if you feel we can help you earn more for your accident injury claim. We don’t accept payment unless we win your case. Then our fee comes out of the settlement you receive. We also adjust our fees to make sure you keep what you need to rebuild your life.
