Lyft is one of the most prominent among the relatively recent phenomenon of online ridesharing companies that are causing great distress in the traditional taxi industry. Of course, this distress arises for economic reasons, unlike the stress that arises in someone who is injured in a Lyft traffic accident. Unfortunately, economic issues also arise in auto accident injury cases.
Economic distress is the last problem you need to be dealing with while you are recovering from a traffic accident. Financially, of course, you are in a much better position if the accident was someone else’s fault because it is easier to win compensation that way. Even a valid personal injury claim won’t enforce itself. However, it must be pursued with skill and determination. It is critical to have an experienced Chicago Lyft Accident Lawyer on your side.
Lyft accidents can sometimes raise complex questions of liability. It is difficult (if not impossible) to sue Lyft itself for a Lyft accident. To win, you would have to show that the company was itself at fault in some way and that this fault actually caused the accident that injured you. Who you seek compensation from depends on who you are and how you were involved in the accident.
A father of five tragically died when his tire treads failed, causing his vehicle to roll over. In addition to the driver, two other passengers died in the accident. A fourth passenger was rendered quadriplegic by the crash. $11,800,000.00 was the total settlement.
In this case, we were able to prove that the driver of a van was responsible for the death of a bicyclist even though our client and the driver of the van were deceased. Our client left a husband and two adult children.
Our client took medication for years after the accident to control the bleeding in his finger and avoid further complications. We demonstrated that our client had experienced severe and ongoing discomfort and obtained a settlement of $1 million in this auto accident case.
Settlement awarded to a 61-year-old woman who was struck by a taxi resulting in a broken knee that required surgery.
Answers to some of the most common Lyft questions we’re asked.
You probably can’t, because most personal auto insurance policies won’t cover “commercial activities,” including driving with your app on – even with no assignment. Check the terms of your policy to make sure. Feel free to call us and speak with a knowledgeable Chicago Lyft Accident Lawyers to ask about youy case.
Gaps in Lyft coverage include the following:
A settlement is an ideal resolution for a number of reasons. Nevertheless, you have to be prepared to go to court rather than accept an inadequate settlement offer. Most vehicle accident claims are resolved through settlement.
Lyft driver insurance covers:
While you are on assignment:
While your Lyft app is on but you have no assignments: