LYFT PASSENGER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER

Lyft and other rideshare apps have replaced taxis as the dominant mode of transportation for getting from one place to another, in Alexandria, and across Northern Virginia. Their little pink window signs and stickers are more prevalent than ever. And while most Lyft drivers are calm and competent motorists, who obey the rules of the road, some are not. Some drive recklessly, even with a passenger in the back! When a car accident happens, and you have been hurt as the result of another motorist's negligence, then you need to protect yourself right away. If you have been involved in a car accident as a Lyft passenger, contact an experienced Lyft passenger car accident attorney right away.

Rideshare cases are extremely complicated, depending on who was responsible, and how the crash happened. If you have been hurt in a Lyft accident as passenger, then you need someone fighting for you who knows the tricks of the trade, and how to fight the big insurance companies. Call Blaszkow Legal PLLC for a free review of your Lyft accident case, by calling 703-879-5910

Who is Responsible

Just because you have been in a car accident while a passenger in a Lyft, does not automatically mean that your claim is against the Lyft driver. If you have been injured in a car accident, your claim is against the person whose negligence caused the accident. Here are two examples:

• Example 1. You are a passenger in a Lyft, on your way to the Tysons Corner Mall. You are stopped at a red light. While completely stopped, you are rear-ended by a small truck

  • Because the truck failed to stop, failed to keep a proper lookout, and failed to apply brakes when necessary, your claim is against the truck who rear-ended you - not the Lyft driver.

• Example 2. You are a passenger in a Lyft vehicle and your driver is trying to turn left across a busy thoroughfare. In the process of turning, the Lyft is hit by an oncoming vehicle.

  • You have two potential claims. You have a potential claim 1) against the driver who struck the Lyft vehicle, because perhaps that vehicle may have been speeding or otherwise driving erratically (based on the facts). You also have a potential claim 2) against the Lyft driver, because the driver turned when it was not safe to do so, or failed to yield the right of way

A determination of negligence is very fact-specific, and requires an in-depth investigation. That is what we do. As soon as you call Blaszkow Legal, we put our team to work investigating the facts of the case, talking to witnesses, and pulling camera footage.

Damages That Can Be Claimed in a Lyft Car Accident

If you have been injured, you do have the ability to file a claim for your damages. Damages is a term used in the legal industry that represents all of the elements that go into computing the compensation that you deserve. This includes, among others:

• Medical expenses

• Pain and suffering

• Time lost from work

• Loss of earning capacity

• Permanent injury

• Scarring

• Disfigurement

• Inconvenience

• Emotional distress

Filing a Claim as a Lyft Passenger and Riding in the Future

If it turns out that you have a claim against the driver of your vehicle while you are a Lyft passenger, this will not affect your ability to ride as a passenger on the app. You may continue to use the app, and the service as normal. Your claim is against the driver - and Lyft - is handled through the insurance provider (not carrier) of that driver. In Virginia, Lyft is classified as a TNC, or Transportation Network Company.

As of this writing, There have been no reported cases of Lyft refusing to provide further ride services to someone who filed a claim against one of their drivers.

Lyft Cases and Lawsuits

There is no way for an attorney to guarantee that your case will or will not have to be litigated. This is a very fact specific proposition. There are instances when certain insurance companies will require litigation if the the amount being claimed is too large. But this is, again, not always the case. Many things depend on the attorney, and how the case is prepared.

Statistically, we can say that over 80% of the claims worked by this office settle without going to court. Of the cases that do proceed to litigation, well over half will settle before actually going to trial.

Contacting a Lyft Passenger Accident Attorney

If you have been involved in an accident while a Lyft passenger, you have a claim for the damages that you have suffered, and the injuries that you have sustained. You need to ensure that your rights are protected, and the case is worked in a manner that best serves you. For that, you need the team at Blaszkow Legal, PLLC. We fight hard for all of our clients from the moment they walk in the office. Call us now for a free consultation.

Get Justice with Joe: 703-879-5910