Rideshare services have transformed how we use transportation. As convenient as they are, accidents happen every day on Lyft rides. You may be entitled to recover compensation if you suffered damages in a Lyft accident.
However, Lyft’s insurance company will deny or devalue your claim if it can. You need an experienced Fort Myers Lyft accident attorney to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Injured in a Lyft Accident?
Contact an Attorney at Garvin Injury Law Today
At Garvin Injury Law, our Fort Myers car accident attorneys have the experience, skills, and resources to hold insurance companies accountable for paying the full value of our clients’ claims. We want to help you collect the damages you are owed.
Schedule a free consultation by calling (239) 277-0005 or visiting our contact page.
Why Trust Garvin Injury Law With Your Lyft Accident Claim?
- Our proven record. We have been collecting the most possible compensation for Florida accident victims for decades.
- We aggressively pursue justice for our clients and will not allow insurance companies and big corporations to take advantage of vulnerable injury victims.
- Our firm pays all costs of pursuing your claim, and you pay us nothing until we win compensation for you.
How A Fort Myers Lyft Attorney Can Help You
- A Fort Myers Lyft attorney will carefully investigate your accident to determine all possible causes and liable parties.
- They will work to identify and gather essential evidence to support your claim.
- Your attorney will evaluate your current and future losses and help ensure they are accurately valued so you know what a fair settlement for your case would be.
- They will work to negotiate a fair settlement of your claim as quickly as possible.
- Having an experienced Fort Myers Lyft attorney representing you will significantly increase your chances of recovering the maximum possible compensation for your damages.
When Should I Hire a Fort Myers Lyft Accident Lawyer?
You should contact an experienced Fort Myers Lyft accident lawyer immediately. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims sets the deadline for filing your claim.
In most Florida personal injury cases based on negligence, including Lyft accident claims, you have two years from the date of your accident to file a claim.
However, there are exceptions to the two-year deadline. You must quickly consult an experienced Fort Myers Lyft accident lawyer to learn your filing deadline.
In addition to determining your filing deadline, acting fast can help preserve essential evidence that can be destroyed, lost, or diminished over time.
The sooner you contact Garvin Injury Law, the sooner we can begin building your strongest case and helping you recover the compensation you deserve. If you were in an Uber accident instead, reach out to a Fort Myers Uber accident lawyer to fight for what you are owed.
Can I Afford a Fort Myers Lyft Accident Lawyer?
At Garvin Injury Law, we handle your Lyft accident claim on a contingency fee basis. This means we pay all costs of pursuing your claim, and you pay nothing until we recover compensation.
While your case is pending, you do not pay legal fees, filing costs, or any expenses.
When we accept your case, we will enter into a written contract outlining how we will be paid if we win your compensation. After we recover your compensation, we will be paid a percentage for our legal fees.
If we don’t recover compensation for you, then you owe us nothing. This fee arrangement allows injury victims to aggressively pursue the compensation they are owed without any financial risk.
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How Much Is My Case Worth?
The value of your case is largely dependent on the severity of your damages. No attorney can guarantee you will win or recover a certain amount of compensation.
However, once our personal injury attorneys in Fort Myers have evaluated your case, we will estimate what we believe is a fair settlement of your claim.
In a successful Lyft accident case, you may recover economic damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, property damages, and other expenses incurred because of your accident and injuries.
You may also be able to recover non-economic damages such as compensation for your pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, and other intangible losses.
Although rarely granted, you may be awarded punitive damages if our injuries were caused by a defendant’s gross negligence or intentional misconduct, as outlined in Florida Statutes §768.72(2).
Liability in Lyft Accident Claims
Liability depends on who caused your accident and whether Lyft’s insurance coverage applies. Lyft provides insurance coverage when an accident happens during specific ride stages, and the amount of coverage varies depending on when the accident occurred..
When a Lyft driver’s app is off, Lyft does not provide coverage. If the app is on but the driver is waiting for a ride request, Lyft provides 50/100/25 coverage. This means they will pay up to $50,000 per person for bodily injury, up to $100,000 per accident, and up to $25,000 for property damage caused by the accident.
When a Lyft driver is en route to pick up a rider or during a passenger ride, the coverage amounts jump dramatically. During this state, Lyft insurance coverage is at least $1 million.
Because the coverage amounts are so significant, your attorney must know how to investigate your accident to identify precisely when your accident occurred.
What If I Am Partially at Fault?
Florida operates under a modified comparative negligence rule. You will be barred from recovering compensation if you are more than 50% at fault for the accident.
If you are 50% or less at fault for the accident, you may still be able to recover compensation from the other at-fault parties.
However, your compensation will be reduced by the percentage of your fault. For instance, if you have $100,000 in damages and are 40% at fault, you may still be able to recover $60,000 after your percentage of fault is deducted.
At Garvin Injury Law, our attorneys work hard to minimize any fault assignment to our clients and to maximize their compensation.
What Types of Injuries Are Common in Lyft Accidents?
Lyft accidents can result in a variety of injuries. Some common injuries suffered in rideshare accidents include:
- Whiplash
- Head and neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Cuts, lacerations, strains, and sprains
You should immediately seek medical attention after a rideshare accident, even if you don’t think your injuries are severe. Often, symptoms do not appear for hours or days after an accident, even when you have suffered a serious injury.
Contact Garvin Injury Law Today
The Lyft accident lawyers at Garvin Injury Law are ready to help you collect the compensation you deserve.
To schedule a free consultation, call (239) 277-0005.
We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, explaining your rights, and helping you get the justice you need.