San Jose Lyft Accident Lawyer

Many residents of and visitors to San Jose rely on Lyft and other rideshare services to get around town, and travel safely after consuming alcohol or other substances. However, Lyft vehicles can also be involved in, and responsible for, serious motor vehicle crashes and injuries. Recent data suggests that Lyft accidents have increased by more than 30 percent over the last several years, and fatalities involving Lyft vehicles have risen by about 14 percent. If you were injured in a collision involving a Lyft car — as a Lyft customer, a pedestrian or bicyclist, or an occupant of another vehicle — you may be able to seek compensation. Contact our experienced San Jose Lyft accident lawyer today.

Seeking Compensation for a Lyft Accident in San Jose

Your options for seeking compensation after a Lyft accident in San Jose will depend on particular facts of your case, including the status of the Lyft driver at the time of the collision. If the Lyft driver’s app was off at the time of the crash, the Lyft driver should be treated as any other motorist on the road in California. In such a circumstance, you may be able to seek compensation through a first-party insurance claim (your own insurance) or a third-party claim (the other motorist’s insurance), or you could be eligible to file a civil lawsuit against the liable party.

When a Lyft driver is working, more insurance coverage may be available for injured parties. In San Jose, when a Lyft driver has their app on and is working, but has not yet accepted a ride or has not picked up a rider, Lyft has a liability insurance policy that provides up to $50,000 for bodily injury for one person, $100,000 bodily injury per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. Those liability limits are higher than the ones required by California law for individual motorists. Even in these circumstances, it may still be necessary to file a civil lawsuit in order to seek full compensation for your losses. You may be able to sue the Lyft driver, another liable motorist, or any other party liable for the crash.

Lyft insurance becomes especially important if the Lyft driver already accepted a ride or was carrying a passenger. Whether you were a passenger in the Lyft vehicle when you sustained an injury in a crash, or you were in another vehicle involved in a collision with a Lyft driver, you could be eligible for insurance coverage up to $1,000,000. This $1,000,000 Lyft insurance policy applies if the driver accepted a ride and was en route to a pickup, or had a customer in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Our San Jose Lyft Accident Lawyers Can Support You Today

Were you injured in a car accident involving a Lyft vehicle? Now is the time to seek legal advice about seeking financial compensation. Our firm can help you with an insurance claim and a lawsuit, depending on the nature of your injuries and the details of the crash. Contact our experienced San Jose Lyft accident lawyer today to find out about your options.

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