Have you been involved in a recent accident with an Uber driver? Whether you’re a passenger or other motorist injured by a negligent driver, a Dallas rideshare accident lawyer from AK Law Firm can help. We can pursue a personal injury claim against the responsible party to recover any injury-related losses you may have suffered.
Our experienced team has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injury victims and has extensive familiarity with rideshare accident claims. We can meet the unique challenges of these kinds of cases and fight for your interests.
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We can be your legal point of contact through the whole insurance claim process. We can gather evidence on your behalf, organize medical documentation, contact Lyft to open a claim, and negotiate a settlement offer. We understand how insurance adjusters think and can effectively counter tactics they use to underpay.
If necessary, our team can also pursue the case to formal litigation in a lawsuit. While most cases end before trial, we prepare each case as if it will go to trial to give you a strong chance of winning and recovering the money you need.
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Why Lyft Accidents Happen
Lyft is one of the most popular and largest rideshare services in Dallas, responsible for thousands of trips every week. The proliferation of Lyft drivers means that accident rates have grown too. Below are some common reasons why Lyft crashes happen:
- Inexperienced drivers working for the app
- Drivers navigating unfamiliar locations
- Distractions from the app, GPS devices, looking for drop-offs, and passengers
- Speeding and reckless driving to complete trips faster
- Fatigued driving from driving too many consecutive hours
- Unsafe drop-off and pickup locations
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Complications With Lyft Accident Claims
Below are some of the most common complications our Dallas personal injury lawyer encounters in Lyft and other rideshare accident claims.
- Liability disputes. Lyft will often try to claim that the driver wasn’t signed into the app and on duty, so their insurance policy doesn’t apply. We can review trip logs and app activity to prove the driver was on duty.
- Multiple insurance policies. Lyft accident coverage may be secondary, which means you’ll need to file multiple insurance claims. We can handle the legal and administrative burden of filing multiple claims.
- Coverage limits. Coverage from insurance claims may hit a limit that is not sufficient to recover the full range of your losses. We can look for other options for compensation and seek the best possible outcome.
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Liability Insurance for Lyft Drivers
Lyft offers two tiers of insurance to its drivers. The catch is that the two tiers are active at different times during rideshare periods.
When the app is on but the driver hasn’t accepted a ride yet (Period 1), Lyft offers limited liability coverage equal to state-mandated minimums. This coverage is secondary, so you’ll need to first file a claim with the driver’s personal auto insurance and receive a denial.
If the driver has accepted a ride or is currently en route with a passenger in the vehicle (Period 2), enhanced liability coverage kicks in. This tier offers a combined $1 million limit for physical injuries and property damage.
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Economic and Non-Economic Damages You Can Claim
A Lyft accident lawyer in Dallas from AK Law Firm can pursue the full range of your economic and non-economic losses in a lawsuit.
Economic damages are compensation for the explicit financial losses your injuries caused. This includes your emergency medical bills, future medical expenses, lost work income, and property repair/replacement costs. You may also be able to recover for any reduced earning potential due to permanent disability.
Non-economic damages, also called general damages, are meant for the physical and psychological losses your injuries caused. These amount to damages from pain and suffering, emotional distress, and mental anguish from scarring and disfigurement.
Time Limit for Filing a Lawsuit
Texas’s personal injury statute of limitations gives you no more than two years to file a personal injury lawsuit for injuries after a Lyft accident. If you run out of time, your legal claim to financial damages will expire. The two years start from the date you sustained your injuries or from the date you reasonably could’ve discovered them.
Two years is not a significant amount of time, so you need to work quickly to preserve your ability to make a claim. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to gather evidence of your injuries and lack of fault.
Contact a Dallas Lyft Accident Lawyer from AK Law Firm
Your injuries may leave you searching for solutions, but there are options for relief. A personal injury lawyer from AK Law Firm can be the advocate you need and help you navigate the aftermath of an accident. We pledge to use every resource available to secure the best possible outcome in your case.
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