Lyft Accident Lawyer Explains
Claims and Settlements
in Las Vegas, Nevada
Suing Lyft for an accident
If your Lyft accident resulted in an injury, whether you were a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, call us at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with a Lyft accident lawyer. We have helped many clients, residents, and non-residents of Las Vegas file Lyft accident liability claims and receive a fair and full accident settlement.
We represent clients in Las Vegas and throughout the state of Nevada.
Who is liable in a Lyft accident?
Like most motor vehicle accidents, the at-fault driver is financially responsible for all damages: medical bills (past, present, future), lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damages.
Lyft drivers: What happens if you get in an accident?
Suppose you are a Lyft driver and were in an accident while on the job. "On the job" means: 1) you had a passenger in a car, or (2) you were on your way to pick up a passenger, and the Lyft app was on. In this case, the Lyft accident insurance will cover you.
If you used your car for a personal trip during the accident, your car insurance would cover the accident.
Lyft passengers: What happens if your Lyft gets in an accident?
If you are a passenger injured in an accident that involved a Lyft driver, the Lyft insurance will compensate you for all incurred medical treatments and other damages.
What is the average Lyft accident settlement?
Many clients ask us, "What is the average Lyft accident settlement?" or "What settlement to expect?"
Your Lyft accident settlement depends on many factors:
1. How severe your injuries are,
2. How much medical treatment is needed,
3. Who is at fault, and
4. What is the at-fault party insurance policy limit.
Each case is different. If you want to know what settlement to expect in your case, call us at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with our Lyft accident lawyer.
Can I file a claim myself?
Sometimes, as a result of an accident that involved a Lyft driver, the car was damaged, but nobody was hurt. In this case, you can submit your claim directly to the at-fault party insurance. You don't need to hire a lawyer for that.
When do I need a Lyft accident lawyer?
Suppose the accident resulted in a severe bodily injury (head, neck, back). If the driver, passenger, or pedestrian required long medical treatment, if the accident victim(s) missed work after the accident, it is better if a Lyft accident lawyer will file a claim on your behalf.
Lyft accidents, like most ride-sharing accidents, can be very complicated. The Lyft accident settlement process often takes much longer than a regular car, truck, or taxi accident, mainly because more than one insurance company is involved in the lawsuit. Also, some Lyft accidents involve multiple victims and multiple vehicles, and you need a Lyft accident lawyer to help sort out who is at fault and to what degree.
Accidents with multiple victims
When a Lyft accident involves numerous victims, each person files a separate accident liability claim against Lyft. Some or all these claims may get bundled together into one lawsuit as the cases progress.
Accidents with multiple vehicles
It makes no difference for the amount of compensation you are entitled to, whether multiple vehicles are involved in an accident or one car. For details, you need to speak to a Lyft accident lawyer. We invite you to call us.
Where settlement comes from
The Lyft settlement comes from:
- The Lyft driver's insurance,
- The Lyft liability insurance that attached to every ride,
- Third-party insurance when a person who caused the accident is not the Lyft driver.
If your accident resulted in a severe injury, you are entitled to compensation, including your medical bills, lost wages, damaged property, and pain and suffering.
If you are partly at-fault
Nevada uses a modified negligence rule, which means - even if you were partially responsible for an accident (less than 51 percent), you still could receive compensation for your medical bills, lost earnings, property damages, and pain and suffering. For further information, call us at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with a lawyer who handles Lyft accident cases.
How does a Lyft accident lawyer get paid?
We take all Lyft accident cases on a contingency basis, which means - you don't have to pay until we get you your money.
Time limits to file a Lyft accident claim
In Las Vegas and Nevada, you have two (2) years from the incident date to file your claim. All Lyft accidents fall into this category. There are some exceptions to this rule. If you need to know more, call our office and ask to speak with a lawyer who handles Lyft accident claims.
Keep in mind that the accident date and when you or your Lyft accident lawyer filed an accident compensation claim on your behalf are two different dates.
When out-of-state visitors are involved in a Lyft accident
If you don't live in Las Vegas, but your Lyft accident happened in Las Vegas or somewhere else in Nevada, you will continue your treatment in your home city and state.
We handle Lyft accident claims for out-of-town visitors all the time. Often, our clients do not fly back to Las Vegas. We collect all medical records and track the progress of your Lyft accident case, from inception to settlement, in our Las Vegas office. We mail the settlement checks to our clients when we settle an accident claim. The Lyft accident lawyer and our office staff are available to answer on a phone or via ZOOM any questions you may have about the progress of your case.
Lyft accident lawyer can help
We get many car accident cases that involve Lyft drivers. Even though we cannot disclose the received Lyft accident settlement amounts, we have a positive experience dealing with Lyft commercial car insurance. Our clients are happy with the results.
We never take on cases that we can't add value to. So, if you can't likely get more money by hiring us, it doesn't make sense to hire a Lyft accident lawyer, and we will tell you that.
The initial consultation is always free.
We serve clients in Las Vegas, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and the rest of Nevada.
We also represent many tourists who got injured while vacationing in Las Vegas or Nevada.
Further, since some of our attorneys have a license to practice law in Nevada and California, give us a call if your ride-sharing accident happened in California, but you are a Nevada resident.
To speak with a Lyft accident lawyer directly, call us at 702-432-1000.
Last updated on January 31, 2024.
