Getting into an auto collision is stressful, especially when you hire a professional driver to give you a ride. You may need answers to tough questions, such as “Can you sue Lyft if your driver crashes?” Yes, you can. However, your success depends on the circumstance that led to the crash as well as other factors.
The team of experienced rideshare crash attorneys at Soloff & Zervanos have fought for collision victims’ rights to fair compensation for hospital bills, lost income, and pain and suffering—and we could do the same for you. Learn more about what Lyft-related lawsuits involve from our team.
Lyft provides its rideshare drivers with third-party liability insurance in most areas. While this coverage depends heavily on whether or not the driver is actively working at the time of the collision, when you are a passenger, you are entitled to sue up to the maximum limit of $1 million.
Your Soloff & Zervanos attorney would typically sue the accident’s at-fault party, which could be the Lyft driver, another motorist, or both individuals, depending on the circumstances of the collision.
If another motorist caused the accident, as the Lyft passenger, you and your lawyer could file a claim against that driver’s auto insurance policy. If the at-fault party does not have insurance or does not have enough, we could pursue a claim against Lyft through its first-party uninsured or underinsured coverages.
Our state utilizes a modified comparative negligence system that permits victims to collect a settlement, even if they contributed to the crash. However, if you are more than 51 percent at fault for the accident, you may not be able to recover a settlement at all.
If you actively contributed to the crash by distracting the driver or through other actions, your lawyer would explain your percentage of fault, so you can better understand if you have a valid claim to sue Lyft if your driver crashed.
If you want to learn the answer to, “Can you sue Lyft if your driver crashes?” contact an experienced Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. attorney today and learn if you have a case. If you were seriously injured and had to miss time from work because of the rideshare driver’s negligence, you need our help to get compensation.
Do not try to negotiate with Lyft’s insurance company without our legal representation. We understand the adjuster’s tactics, and we are on your side.
