After a rideshare accident, both Lyft and the driver will probably try to deny responsibility. Hold the right party accountable by working with a Spokane Lyft accident lawyer.

If you were injured in a car accident with a Lyft driver, you can seek compensation for your damages and losses through a personal injury claim. If you were injured while riding in a Lyft vehicle as a passenger, Lyft’s insurance policy will kick in. As a pedestrian, driver, or passenger of another vehicle, you may still have a claim against the rideshare company, although making that determination can be complicated.

The challenge lies in the fact that Lyft drivers do not work directly for the company itself. They are independent contractors, so there are specific caveats that determine when Lyft is responsible. This makes it essential that you hire a Spokane Lyft accident lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates to represent you and build a strong case on your behalf.

 

When Is Lyft Financially Responsible?

There is a difference between full and partial liability, a distinction Lyft has been careful to work into their insurance policy. In other words, whether Lyft or the driver is financially liable isn’t straightforward in all scenarios. You need an attorney who understands their policies and knows how to get the most compensation from them.

The company’s primary liability insurance kicks in when a Lyft driver has accepted a ride in the app and the fare is in process. Once the ride has completed, the waters become murky. While Lyft offers limited insurance coverage in some of these scenarios, the policy limits are not as high and they may deny responsibility altogether, as is common in the rideshare industry.

If the Lyft policy won’t cover the accident, the individual driver’s policy should, although some insurance companies view driving for hire as a terminable violation. If they were unaware that the driver was working with Lyft, they could terminate the policy.

These complexities make it even more important to have a Spokane Lyft accident lawyer on your side.

 

Going Beyond Insurance Policies

Sorting through the insurance policies is something that we will do for you. There is no need for you to worry about these details. Our job is to investigate the accident, determine who was at fault, and build a strong case that proves both negligence and why you deserve compensation. We will need to determine if the driver or Lyft was responsible so that the correct party can be named in your suit.

 

Compensation for a Lyft Auto Wreck

The amount of compensation that you receive for your claim will vary based on several factors, including the level of responsibility that you had for the accident. As long as the other party was more at fault than you, you can seek compensation, although your settlement will be less than it could have been.

We will work with your doctor to find out how extensive your injuries are and ensure that you do not settle for less than you deserve. You can receive compensation for any of the following that apply to your case:

  • Emergency medical care and transportation
  • Ongoing care, procedures, medication, and medical devices
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • In-home caregivers
  • Lost wages and income
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

 

Contact a Spokane Rideshare Car Crash Attorney

Lyft is a large company with a team of attorneys representing them. If you were injured in an accident caused by a Lyft driver, you do not want to go up against them without your own legal representation.

For help with your claim, call 1-800-404-9000 or complete the form below to speak with an attorney from Craig Swapp & Associates during a free, no-obligation consultation.