Blue Springs Lyft Accident Lawyer

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you know how badly it can disrupt your life. It may take time to recover, and your injury could prevent you from going to work. You have the right to hold a negligent driver accountable. If they drive for Lyft, your claim can get complicated fast. 

Lyft drivers are contractors rather than employees, and it can be difficult to understand how to get the compensation you are owed. Our Blue Springs Lyft accident lawyer will investigate your accident and determine whether Lyft, its driver, or both are liable for your injuries.

Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers has recovered more than a billion dollars in combined awards and settlements for injured accident victims. Call today for your free consultation and find out how our experienced car accident attorneys can help with your Lyft accident claim.

How Our Attorneys Can Help

Whether you are dealing with Lyft’s or the driver’s insurance company, having a knowledgeable attorney in your corner can make a big difference in your case. While Lyft is a reputable organization, like all companies, it watches its bottom line.

Some of the ways our personal injury lawyers in Blue Springs can help with your Lyft accident case and improve your chances of recovering the compensation you deserve include:

• Offering legal guidance to help you understand your case and make informed choices
• Investigating your accident to determine how it happened and whether Lyft, the driver, or another party is liable for your damages
• Assessing your damages and calculating the maximum compensation that completely covers your losses
• Filing your claim and dealing with the insurance company
• Negotiating for a settlement that addresses your damages without going to court
• Filing a lawsuit and representing you at trial when negotiations aren’t effective
• Giving you peace of mind, knowing your claim is handled while you focus on recovery

Can You Sue Lyft for an Accident?

You can sue Lyft if you can prove its negligent actions caused your damages, but it can be tough. Because their drivers are contractors,  Lyft is often shielded from liability. Filing a claim through Lyft’s or the driver’s insurance is usually a quicker path to recovering compensation.

If, for example, Lyft didn’t screen new drivers appropriately or failed to address customer complaints about a dangerous driver, you may have a more straightforward case. Our Lyft accident attorneys in Blue Springs will consider all potential options.

How insurance works in a rideshare accident determines how our team will approach your case.

Lyft’s Insurance Protections

Even though its drivers are not employees, Lyft has liability insurance that protects other motorists, passengers, and its drivers when they are engaged in specific job-related activities.

Activation depends on whether the driver was logged into their Lyft app, such as in these scenarios:

• When the driver is logged in and causes an accident while actively transporting a passenger, or while en route to pick up a passenger, Lyft’s liability insurance can cover up to $1 million in damages.
• When the driver is logged in and waiting for a customer, Lyft has a lower level of insurance coverage that may apply.

If the driver is not logged in to the Lyft app, they are essentially off the clock, and Lyft is not responsible for their actions. A seasoned Lyft accident lawyer in Blue Springs can answer any questions you have about Lyft’s liability insurance during a free consultation.

What Happens if the Lyft Driver Is Liable?

If the Lyft driver is liable for the accident, your case becomes similar to any other car accident. Because the driver is a contractor, the legal concept of vicarious liability, which holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees, does not apply.

In this case, our Blue Springs Lyft crash attorneys will file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company and seek compensation for your damages.

How Long Do You Have to File a Claim?

Because an accident with a Lyft driver can be more complicated than a typical car crash, it is wise to get in touch with our legal team in Blue Springs as soon as possible. Missouri Revised Statutes § 516.120 sets a five-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims.

There can be exceptions that extend the timeline, such as when the accident involves a minor victim or when injuries aren’t immediately apparent. Our attorneys will make sure your case stays on track and complies with applicable timelines.

Connect With Our Lyft Accident Attorneys in Blue Springs

An accident with a rideshare driver who works for Lyft comes with all the usual hassles of any car crash, with the addition of the uncertainty over who is responsible for your damages. It’s not always easy to figure it out, especially if you are trying to recover from an injury.

Our Blue Springs Lyft accident lawyer understands the complicated relationship between Lyft and its drivers. We’ll determine who is liable in your rideshare accident and hold the appropriate parties responsible. Our goal is to recover maximum compensation.

Because we work on a contingency fee basis, there are no upfront costs when you hire our firm, and you pay nothing until we win your case.

Call Foster Wallace today to schedule your free consultation and tell us about your Lyft accident.