Brooklyn Lyft Accident Lawyer

We can investigate your accident to identify any liable party and work to hold them accountable. Our Brooklyn rideshare accident lawyers can handle the various aspects of your case while you recover from your injuries.

Call us today for a free consultation, during which we can explain how our legal team can help. We can start working on your case immediately.

Our Brooklyn Lyft Accident Attorneys Can File a Claim With the Liable Party

The first thing our Brooklyn personal injury lawyers will do is identify any party that caused or contributed to your Lyft accident. Then, we can file an insurance claim to seek fair compensation. 

Rideshare companies like Lyft offer coverage to their drivers, but it is based on their status on the app at the time of the accident. Take a look at the applicable Lyft insurance coverage limits below.

When the Lyft Driver Is Logged Off

If a Lyft driver is not currently logged onto the app when an accident occurs, their personal auto insurance will apply. Lyft drivers should be aware of this and possess the state’s minimum required personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage. 

New York is a no-fault state, which means accident victims usually make a claim with their own insurer regardless of who was at fault. This can get complicated, and your injuries could easily exceed the minimum coverage. 

Our Brooklyn Lyft car accident lawyers can help you file a third-party claim if you meet the serious injury threshold. In this case, if the Lyft driver was offline, you would file a claim against the driver. 

When the Lyft Driver Is Online and Waiting to Receive a Ride Request

Lyft’s insurance kicks in whenever the app is on, even if the driver is just waiting to match up with a passenger. If an accident occurs during this time, Lyft maintains the following coverage limits:

• $50,000 per person (bodily injury)
• $100,000 per accident (bodily injury)
• $25,000 per accident (property damage)

Keep in mind that this coverage from Lyft only applies if the driver’s personal auto insurance does not meet these limits. Insurers may go back and forth, denying claims and liability. Our Lyft accident attorneys in Brooklyn can help hold the liable party accountable. 

Call Morelli Law Firm today. We can discuss your accident and give you an idea of what your case may be worth.

When the Lyft Driver Is En Route to Pick Up a Passenger or Has a Passenger

Lyft offers the most coverage when its drivers are on the way to pick up a passenger or already have a passenger. 

• At least $1,000,000 in third-party auto liability
• First-party coverages, which may include uninsured motorist coverage, underinsured motorist coverage, PIP, or MedPay
• Contingent comprehensive and collision coverage up to the actual cash value of the car minus a $2,500 deductible, If a driver obtains comprehensive and collision on their personal auto policy

There is always the possibility that insurers will deny coverage. That’s when our Brooklyn attorneys can step in and fight for your best interests. 

Compensation We Can Seek for a Lyft Accident

You may stand to recover a range of both economic and non-economic damages after a Lyft accident. Our legal team can determine the best legal strategy for seeking fair financial recovery. We may eventually file a personal injury lawsuit, which allows you to seek non-economic damages. 

Take a look at some potential damages that could apply to your case:

• Medical expenses, including long-term medical care expenses like physical therapy
• Lost income
• Reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Property damage
• Home modifications and in-home aid to help you cope with your injuries

Our rideshare accident lawyers in Brooklyn can assess your losses by consulting with your doctors and gathering your bills and wage statements. If you lost a loved one in a car accident involving a Lyft driver, our Brooklyn wrongful death lawyers can help your family fight for justice and compensation. 

File Your Lyft Accident Lawsuit Before It’s Too Late

If you do decide to file a personal injury lawsuit against a liable party for a Lyft accident, you should know about your legal deadline. According to CVP §214(5), you typically have three years to file the suit. Few exceptions apply to this rule, so it’s best to get started on your case sooner than later. 

Missing this deadline means the court could dismiss your entire case. Then, you would have no legal recourse against a liable party or their insurer. 

Our Brooklyn rideshare accident lawyers can help you meet this deadline. We can start working on your case as soon as you call. 

Work With Our Lyft Car Accident Attorneys Today!

After a car accident, your focus should be on your health. As you recover from your injuries, the legal team at Morelli Law Firm can get to work on holding the liable parties accountable. We can seek fair compensation for a variety of losses and handle all communications with insurers. 

We take personal injury cases on contingency, so we never charge upfront fees to get started on your case. This allows you to access legal representation without incurring additional losses. 

Contact us today for your complimentary initial consultation. We are standing by, ready to discuss your case.