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How Do You Choose a Lyft Accident Attorney?

The practice of law has become pretty specialized, just as doctors usually stay within their own area of expertise. If you have a family lawyer or your friend who had success in a local accident case with a nearby lawyer, those attorneys may have little or no experience representing someone who was severely injured in a Lyft accident.
The Ruth Law Team handles Lyft accident cases throughout the nation and will provide the personal service you would expect if we were down the street from your home.
Filing a substantial injury claim or a lawsuit against a large ridesharing company like Lyft can be more complicated than an average traffic accident case. First, if the Lyft driver’s negligence was the cause of the accident resulting in your injuries, an experienced Lyft accident attorney may also bring a claim against the driver’s insurance. It’s also possible you were involved in a multi-car accident with several parties bearing some responsibility, including Lyft.
However, Lyft does not “employ” your driver. Instead, the drivers are independent contractors who are responsible for their own taxes, health insurance, disability insurance, and liability insurance or so claims the Lyft corporation. While Lyft may not technically employ the drivers, the law still holds them accountable since their app and their rideshare service is so integral to the driver’s own business.
These cases can become complex and involve several defendants and lawyers in different jurisdictions. It’s wise to trust your case with experienced personal injury lawyers. Ask your lawyer if they have ever handled a Lyft or Uber accident claim. You don’t want to be the test case.

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How Much Will My Lyft Accident Settlement Be?

No two injury claims are identical. The amount of any settlement or verdict will depend on the seriousness and the extent of your injuries, and the insurance policies involved, among other factors. In some cases, where very severe or permanent injuries occur, the appropriate figure of a just settlement can be very large. The best Lyft accident lawyers have extensive experience resolving all... read more?

How Long Will It Take to Settle Your Lyft Accident Claim?

The time it takes to resolve any injury claim varies from case to case. When the circumstances of the accident are especially clear and undisputed, the liable party’s identity is usually agreed upon quickly. For example, if you are injured when your Lyft driver slams into the rear end of a car stopped at a traffic light, your driver’s negligence likely won’t be seriously contested. In... read more?

How do I get a rental car after a car accident?

If the other driver is at-fault and his/her insurance company accepts liability, then the at-fault driver’s insurance company should provide you with a rental vehicle during the time your vehicle is being repaired or until you receive a check for the value of the vehicle.  An issue can sometimes arise when the other driver’s insurance does not accept liability.  The other driver’s... read more?