Filing a Car Accident Claim Against Lyft 

Using ride-sharing platforms to reach your destination is a common thing that everyone does. But just like normal car accidents, you can get into accidental situations while riding in ride-sharing cars. Have you faced such a situation with a Lyft driver? Then, filing a car accident claim against Lyft can prove a hectic procedure. Professional Ride-Share Accident Lawyers can help in such cases. 

Accountability For Lyft Accidents 

You must know who’s responsible for the Lyft accident. It helps them hold them accountable. There are multiple parties involved in such accidents, including: 

• The Lyft driver. 
• Lyft. 
• Other drivers were involved in the car accident. 
• The manufacturer of the vehicle or a defective car part that contributed to the car accident. 
• Government officials are responsible for road safety.

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Details About Filing A Car Accident Claim Against Lyft

It depends on who’s at fault for the accidents and several other conditions. The Lyft driver is responsible for the accident because it happened because of him. He has to pay for the damages from this accident. You can also make a claim against Lyft. It’s possible when you’re traveling in Lyft’s ridesharing car, your personal one, as a pedestrian, or a cyclist. 

You must know that Lyft’s insurance is available only when the driver is working actively during the accident. A Lyft driver is working actively while: 

• Transporting a Lyft passenger. 
• Waiting to receive an assignment.
• When they are on the way to pick up a Lyft passenger. 

The insurance coverage amount depends on different situations, as mentioned above. 

Although there are cases when you can get your compensation from Lyft even when the Lyft driver was not at-fault. When another motorist, responsible for the accident, is uninsured or underinsured, it’s possible to get compensation from Lyft’s insurance policy. 

Lyft’s Insurance Coverage Details in NJ

The insurance coverage amount differs in different conditions of the accident. The coverage works as follows: 

• If the driver is logged into Lyft’s app and waiting for the passenger. The insurance coverage is between $50,000 to $100,000 per incident. Property damage and underinsured motorist coverage are also provided. 
• When the Lyft driver is picking up a passenger, Lyft offers $1.5 million. $15 million is for underinsured motorist with medical expenses coverage of up to $10,000. 

Contact us for filing a car accident claim against Lyft if you’re suffering from a similar situation. 

Contact A Perth Amboy Car Accident Lawyer to Discuss Your Case Today

Filing a car accident claim against Lyft requires guts, patience, and motivation. Whether you or your loved ones are facing this situation, get the assistance of professional personal injury attorneys. To get the compensation you deserve. 

CourtLaw Lyft Accident Lawyers can represent clients in Lyft accidents throughout New Jersey. 

Fill out our online contact form for a free case discussion. Or meet us at 163 Market St., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861.