Lyft, growing in popularity as a rideshare service throughout the Palm Beach metro area, is usually a safe alternative to driving home after a night on the town or a necessary means of travel when you don’t have a car. But, like any other vehicle on the road, Lyft drivers can wreck; in fact, rideshare drivers are more likely to be distracted behind the wheel than others. You may be eligible for a substantial settlement if you were the passenger in a Lyft that crashed or the other vehicle involved in the collision. Our Lake Worth, FL, Lyft accident lawyer can help you understand your eligibility for Lyft’s $1 million liability coverage. Call Warner & Fitzmartin – Personal Injury Lawyers today.

Lyft Accidents Are Often Due To Negligence

Lyft drivers have more distractions than private drivers. They must contend with finding pick-up and drop-off locations in unfamiliar areas, may be driving during heavy traffic, especially during “surge” periods with more cars in general on the road, are often checking their app for the next fare, and could easily be distracted by chatty or disruptive passengers. Distracted driving is the primary cause of injury accidents in Florida. The injuries to passengers in Lyft or other vehicles can be grave.

Car accidents produce injuries from head to toe, from traumatic brain injury to broken bones and involuntary amputations. You could be out of work for weeks recovering, have sky-high medical bills, and may even be permanently disabled. Many car accident victims also have chronic pain and lasting trauma, especially for violent, high-speed collisions.

As a passenger or the other driver, you may be covered under Lyft’s $1 million liability insurance policy, which applies when the driver is actively transporting a fare and is liable for an accident. Your settlement can help pay for the medical bills you have, aftercare like physical therapy, proper damage (like repairing your car), and include consideration for your pain and suffering and emotional trauma. But, cases involving Lyft are more complicated than other car accident claims. Fortunately, our Lake Worth Lyft accident lawyer understands the complications accompanying suits with multiple defendants and is ready to help secure the compensation you deserve.

Experience Matters In Lyft Accidents

The Lyft corporation has considerable financial resources and an entire legal team dedicated to protecting the company from claims filed by injured victims. You need a strong legal team on your side, one with experience litigating tough cases against multiple defendants and large corporations. With Warner & Fitzmartin – Personal Injury Lawyers, you benefit from our experience and niche skills:

  • Firm founding partner Aaron Warner is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, designating litigators who have achieved $1 million settlements
  • Thorough understanding of tactics used by insurance companies and large corporations and effective strategies to counter them
  • Prioritization of client needs, with personalized case-building to address the unique circumstances of your claim
  • Familiarity with local courts, judges, and defense attorneys; firm founding partner Elissa Fitzmartin is an active member of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association

Our firm is equipped with the financial resources and decades of combined experience necessary to pursue multi-defendant Lyft accident claims. We invite you to contact us to discuss your legal options with one of our attorneys.