Over the years, Californians and Americans all over the country have witnessed many changes in transportation options. In the early 2000’s, if you did not have your own method of transportation or simply did not want to drive, you would have very limited options to get from one place to the next. As the first decade of the millennium concluded, there were major changes in the transportation industry with the introduction of rideshare companies providing on-demand ridesharing services.
In June 2012, Lyft was founded. Lyft was founded in San Francisco, California by Logan Green and John Zimmer. Lyft was designed for short trips within major cities, in contrast to the services available that focused on longer distances. Lyft quickly gained the interest of members of the community—specifically because of the attention-grabbing pink mustaches that were placed on Lyft vehicles. Lyft continues to be one of the most recognized rideshare companies throughout California and in the U.S. The service is popular among riders of all age ranges who can conveniently register for the service, set up a payment method, and request a ride. Lyft offers many types of rides; the riding options are as follows: shared ride, Lyft, Lyft XL, lux, lux black, and lux black XL.
Although Lyft has been successful over the years, not everything has been positive surrounding the rideshare company. There have been many claims against Lyft for various reasons; many of the claims against Lyft have resulted from accidents that caused injuries. Although Lyft strives to be recognized as a safe transportation option, all vehicles on the road could be involved in accidents at any time. Lyft vehicles could be involved in accidents with other autos, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Lyft accidents could be caused by the recklessness of the Lyft driver, the recklessness of another driver, or the negligence of any other party. Regardless if you were injured in a Lyft accident as a driver, a passenger, or unaffiliated party outside of the Lyft vehicle, you might have grounds to file a claim and receive compensation. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a claim against Lyft, you must seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
If you are in need of legal assistance after you were involved in a Lyft accident, you must contact the attorneys at Normandie Law Firm immediately. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of all parties harmed by Lyft accidents. It does not matter if you were a Lyft driver, a Lyft passenger, or another party; you could have grounds to file a claim against Lyft and receive compensation. If you would like to discuss your Lyft accident claim with our knowledgeable lawyers, you must contact our firm and request an appointment to speak with our lawyers. Do not hesitate; contact us today.
The Injuries Commonly Caused by Lyft Accidents
Like any other auto accident, Lyft accidents could also result in a variety of injuries. The type and severity of injuries sustained in an accident depend on many details, such as the type of accident, the type of vehicles involved, and the speed of impact, for instance. Many people are lucky to suffer only minor scratches after a serious auto accident; however, many others suffer fatal injuries.
Some of the most common types of injuries that could result from Lyft accidents include the following: ankle injuries, back injury, brain injury, broken leg, broken arm, broken ribs, burn injuries, chronic headaches, concussions, finger injury, foot injuries, hand injuries, head injuries, hip injuries, knee injuries, lacerations, neck injury, scrapes, severed limbs, shoulder injuries, spinal cord injury, whiplash, wounds, and wrist injuries, for example.
Regardless of the types of injuries that you suffered because of the accident, you were likely left in need of medical care and unable to work at least temporarily. If you suffered any type of injury or a combination of injuries in a Lyft accident, you could file a claim and receive compensation. For more information about how you could be compensated for your injuries, you must contact our law firm and speak with our lawyers.
Is Lyft Liable for Accidents?
Lyft classifies its drivers as independent contractors. Therefore, Lyft is not automatically liable for any accidents that their drivers could have caused or been involved in. Instead of automatic liability, Lyft is liable only under certain circumstances. If your accident falls under the requirements that make Lyft liable for damages, you might be eligible for York Insurance Lyft accident settlements. For more information, contact our law firm as soon as possible.
Could You Benefit from Lyft’s Insurance?
Lyft is insured by York Insurance. Are you automatically entitled to Lyft driver accident settlements if you were injured in a Lyft accident? Are you entitled to Lyft passenger accident settlements after sustaining injuries in a Lyft accident? The answer to these two questions might not be the same in some circumstances. Will York Insurance cover your accident? Lyft’s one million dollar policy might provide many injured victims with peace of mind; however, it might not always apply. Consider the following:
- Driver mode is off. If the Lyft driver is involved in an accident when driver mode is off (not driving for Lyft), Lyft’s coverage with York Insurance does not apply. The driver’s personal insurance policy will apply.
- Driver mode is on, but no ride has been accepted. If driver mode is on but no ride has been accepted, a contingent coverage applies. This contingent coverage consists of $50,000 per person, $25,000 for property damage, and $100,000 per accident. As mentioned, this coverage is contingent; therefore, it will only apply if the liable party’s insurance coverage denies the claim or is not enough to cover the entire claim.
- Driver mode is on, and ride has been accepted. If driver mode is on and a ride has been accepted, the one million dollar insurance policy applies. If the driver has insurance coverage, the one million dollar policy will continue to be contingent.
As you can see, drivers are only covered by Lyft’s insurance coverage with York if driver mode is on regardless if they have or have not accepted the ride. Passengers are always covered by the one million dollar insurance policy. Any other parties unaffiliated with Lyft but involved in the accident could be covered by the policy if driver mode is on. For more information regarding Lyft’s insurance and whether it applies to your claim, you must contact our firm immediately.
Determining the Value of Your Lyft Accident Claim
What is the value of a Lyft crash injury? The answer to that question is essential to determining the average settlement amount for a California Lyft accident claim. However, the value of your injury is only one of the many details that are relevant to the total value of your Lyft accident claim. What are the factors that affect the value of your accident claim against Lyft?
Lyft injury claim settlements range between $300,000 and $1 million (or more). For minor accidents, the average Lyft accident settlement is $15,000 or lower. For accidents with devastating outcomes, the average value of a Lyft accident lawsuit is $300,000 or higher. In general, it is difficult to establish an average because many details can affect a claim’s value.
Some of the factors that must be thoroughly evaluated to determine the value of your accident claim are discussed below:
- Injuries—all injuries are associated with a specific value. For instance, minor injuries could be worth up to $25,000. Minor injuries include soft tissue injuries, sprains, cuts, and fractures, for example. Many Lyft accidents only result in minor injuries; therefore, the value of a Lyft accident case can be $25,000. However, many Lyft accidents result in more severe injuries which lead to higher values associated with the injuries. Moderate injuries, or any injuries that require surgery and physical therapy, can be worth up to $75,000. Some of the most severe injuries are spinal cord injuries and brain injuries. Spinal cord injuries are often worth up to $100,000 when they are mild and do not cause paralysis. When a spinal cord injury results in any form of paralysis, the injury could be valued from $600,000 to $700,000. Brain injuries, which could be mild to severe, could range in value from as little as $100,000 to the millions. In many cases, victims of Lyft accidents suffer a combination of injuries; this value will go towards the total value of your claim.
- Lost earnings—the value of your Lyft car accident settlement could also be affected by the income that you lost as a result of the accident. Without a doubt, the accident could have resulted in injuries. Many of the injuries that could be suffered could prevent victims from working and earning their usual wages. In some cases, the inability to work is only temporary. However, some victims can permanently lose their ability to work and earn wages. Regardless if you lost wages temporarily or will continue to lose wages, your lost earnings will likely increase the value of your claim. The value associated with your lost wages will likely be based on your age, your wage history, projected raises and promotions, and many other details related to how much you could have earned if you had not been injured. If you made approximately $65,000 per year and were unable to work for three years, you can receive approximately $195,000 just in lost income.
- Comparative negligence—the value of your Lyft accident claim can also be affected by comparative negligence. Comparative negligence applies when the injured victim had some fault in the accident. For instance, if the victim walked into a crosswalk without looking for oncoming vehicles, he or she could be found comparatively negligent even if the Lyft driver failed to stop at the crosswalk. Comparative negligence is established in percentages. If a victim is found to be 15% comparatively negligent, the victim would only be eligible to receive 85% of the settlement or verdict awarded. For instance, York Insurance might pay $1,000,000 for the accident claim, but 15% comparative negligence would only make the victim eligible to recover $850,000.
- Policy limits—the value of your claim could also be affected by the applicable policy limits. A policy limit is a maximum coverage available for recovery from the liable party’s insurance company. Lyft has a one million dollar policy limit that might apply to your claim. If claims are worth more than one million, you might not be eligible to recover the full value of your claim from Lyft’s insurance. However, since Lyft’s insurance is contingent on other insurance policies, it is possible to be compensated well-above both limits when multiple insurance companies are involved in your claim.
If you would like more information regarding the factors that could affect the value of Lyft accident claim settlements in California, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible. The experienced Lyft injury lawyers at Normandie Law Firm will provide you with all the information that you need to understand the factors that affect how much a Lyft injury claim is worth. Do not hesitate to contact our experts to discuss your claim.
Sample Claim Values
How much can you receive if you were injured in a Lyft accident? How much can I receive if I was in a Lyft accident? How much is a Lyft accident case worth? Without a doubt, you would like to review past settlement amounts for Lyft accident cases to gain a better understanding of what you could receive for your accident claim. Although reviewing Lyft accident settlement amounts could be beneficial, you should never estimate your claim value based on past settlements and verdicts. Every Lyft accident claim is different and only an experienced lawyer could tell you how much a Lyft accident case can be worth. A few sample verdicts and settlements are listed below:
- $6,000—a rideshare passenger suffered minor injuries.
- $70,000—a Lyft passenger was involved in an accident which resulted in neck injuries, back injuries, wrist injuries, and ankle injuries. This settlement consisted of both the liable party’s insurance coverage ($25,000) and Lyft’s underinsured coverage ($45,000).
- $260,000—a rideshare driver was involved in an accident that caused a back injury.
- $295,000—the victim of an auto accident suffered a mild spinal cord injury.
- $375,000—the accident resulted in the victim’s neck injuries. The victim’s injuries required surgery.
- $500,000—a rideshare driver collided with a bicyclist after making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered a variety of injuries.
- $1.2 million—an auto accident left the victim with broken bones and a traumatic brain injury among other injuries.
- $2.8 million—an accident resulted in the victims severe back injuries and neck injuries. The victim’s injuries required surgical treatment.
The same verdicts and settlements above include Lyft claim values as well as claim values for other auto accidents with similar injuries harm suffered by those involved. If you would like to learn more about the average settlement amount for Lyft accident claim that might apply to your case, you must contact our law firm to discuss the worth of a Lyft accident. Our experienced attorneys will provide you with all the information necessary to help you gain a better understanding of the value of your claim against Lyft.
The Types of Compensation Available for Victims
If you were injured in a Lyft accident, you could receive compensation for your claim. There is no guarantee for the value of your Lyft accident settlement or Lyft’s settlement offer because the value of your claim and potential settlement offers depends specifically on the details of your accident. Although only an experienced Lyft accident attorney could provide you with such specific information, you should be familiar with the categories of compensation that you might be eligible to recover:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
What is the average compensation for a Lyft accident? As discussed above, the compensation that you could receive will depend on the details of your claim. Regardless of the type and amount of compensation that you could receive, you could be certain that the experienced attorneys at Normandie Law Firm will aggressively fight for your right to receive the Lyft accident payout that you deserve. Our attorneys will negotiate with Lyft’s insurance company until reaching a reasonable settlement offer. If Lyft does not make a settlement offer, our attorneys will not hesitate to take your claim to court to reach a verdict. Contact us today to fight for your right to be compensated.
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How much will York insurance pay for a Lyft accident? If your claim is eligible for coverage under Lyft’s insurance, the amount you could receive is likely to depend on the details of the accident. If you would like to learn more about the value of a Lyft crash accident against York insurance, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible. Our experienced attorneys will review past York Insurance Lyft accident settlement amounts to help you gain a better understanding of the possible value and outcome of your claim. If you would like to speak with our attorneys, you must contact our law firm immediately.
When you contact our firm, you could benefit from our free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our experienced Lyft accident attorneys will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our lawyers will provide you with all the information necessary to help you understand the average value of a Lyft accident claim. Our attorneys can help you even if you believe that your claim has been negatively affected by the incompetence of an attorney at another law firm. If you would like to schedule a free consultation or free second opinion, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible.
The free legal services discussed above are available because of our Zero-Fee guarantee, a guarantee which ensures that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Because our firm is also based on contingency, you will not pay anything unless you win. You will never be required to pay anything out of pocket. Do not hesitate to contact our law firm; our attorneys can represent you whether you were injured in a Lyft accident or injured in an Uber accident.
