Getting Lost Pay from Lyft After an Accident

Lyft accidents, and rideshare accidents in general, are becoming more and more common. If you were injured in a Lyft accident, you could definitely have grounds to sue. Depending on the details surrounding the incident, you could sue Lyft directly. You might have many questions, including some of the following:

• Does Lyft have to pay for my lost wages if I miss work after an accident?
• Does Lyft have to pay for missed time off at work?
• What can I do if Lyft refuses to pay for my lost wages?

Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with absolutely all the information that you need to address all these questions.

Our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of accident claims, including Lyft accident claims. We are committed to fighting for the rights of our clients and helping them secure the highest payout possible – including compensation for lost pay. If you are ready to speak with the lawyers here at our law firm, contact us today.

Typical Compensation after a Lyft Accident

Some of the categories that the parties affected by Lyft accidents could be eligible to receive can include the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Property damages
• Funeral and burial costs
• Punitive damages
• Legal fees

Of course, all claims are different, so you could be eligible to receive only some of the categories of compensation listed above. Unfortunately, the parties affected by accidents are not always fairly compensated by Lyft and other insurance companies. Generally, insurance companies go above it all to avoid paying claimants what they are demanding and resort to making low settlement offers. In some cases, the insurance company completely refuses to pay for a specific category of compensation – even after agreeing to pay other categories.

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Why is Lyft Refusing to Pay for My Lost Wages?

Like all other insurances, Lyft loses money every time that they pay out on a claim. What does this mean? After an accident, Lyft will likely try to avoid paying for lost income. Ultimately, Lyft’s insurance can refuse to pay any portion of your claim, including medical pay and property damage, for example. If you have the appropriate documentation, it could be difficult for the insurance company to get away with not paying you for any specific type of compensation. Because of that, it is essential that you prepare the necessary documents to demand fair payment. Unfortunately, even if you have all the necessary documentation, the insurance company can still refuse to pay – they might even argue that your lost income was not directly caused by the accident.

What Documentation Do I Have to Show to get Lost Wages Compensation from Lyft?

Some important documentations that you will have to show will likely include the following:

• Medical records – specifically, records that show that your injury prevents you from doing specific activities (e.g., no driving, no lifting, no prolonged sitting, no prolonged walking, etc.) for a certain length of time.
• Wage history – records that show your wages prior to your accident.
• New wages – records that show your new wages after your accident (if your injuries resulted in you having to change jobs at a lower pay rate).

These are just some of the documents that you could use to demand compensation for lost wages resulting from the accident. For more information about the records required to ensure that you are fairly compensated for your lost income, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to ensure that you are fairly compensated.

Can I Sue Lyft for Refusing to Pay for My Lost Wages?

What are my rights? What are my options if Lyft is refusing to pay for my lost income? If Lyft’s insurance company is refusing to pay you for lost income, then you could sue. Primarily, if your legal team hasn’t filed and is trying to negotiate a fair settlement to no avail, then filing the lawsuit will be necessary. In general, filing a lawsuit is enough to get the insurance company to cooperate and pay what is owed. Unfortunately, it is possible that the insurance company will still not cooperate. In these cases, the only option is to file a separate lawsuit for insurance bad faith – which occurs when insurance companies unreasonably or willfully deny insurance benefits under a policy on a valid claim.

So, even if Lyft’s insurance is refusing to pay for your lost wages, you have options and could ultimately recover the payout that you are owed. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.

Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today

For more information about whether you could be compensated for lost wages by Lyft after a rideshare accident, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with all the information that you need to fight for your rights and recover the compensation that you are owed.

We are proud to offer free legal services, which include both free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to begin or continue your claim after already starting it elsewhere, you can trust that our lawyers will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim and fight for your rights. These free legal services are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that you will never be required to pay upfront legal fees to speak to our experts.

In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure; this means that our clients will not be required to pay anything until after winning their claims. If you do not win, you will simply not have to pay anything.

If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts here at our law firm, contact us immediately.

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