New Jersey Lyft Accident Lawyers

Lyft Injury Attorneys in Cherry Hill, NJ Help Accident Victims Secure the Financial Resources They Need for Their Recovery in Camden County, Gloucester County, Burlington County, and Throughout NJ

Although many people today turn to Lyft to provide a safe transportation option, these vehicles have their own unique risks. Lyft drivers have no special training behind the wheel. They often deal with numerous distractions while driving and frequently work long hours or drive at night. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident involving a Lyft vehicle, you may be entitled to pursue financial compensation from the company and from other at-fault parties. Reach out to DiTomaso Law for a free initial claim review with our New Jersey Lyft accident lawyers to discuss your legal options for obtaining a financial recovery for the injuries and losses you suffered due to a crash involving a Lyft vehicle. You deserve experienced legal counsel to help you demand accountability and justice. With over 80 years of combined legal experience, our team has the knowledge and skill to level the playing field for you in your case. 

Common Causes of Lyft Accidents

Common causes of Lyft vehicle accident in New Jersey include:

• Speeding
• Tailgating
• Reckless driving
• Drowsy or fatigued driving
• Distracted driving, especially using a cell phone while driving
• Running red lights or stop signs
• Turning or changing lanes without signaling or using mirrors
• Intoxicated driving
• Driver inexperience
• Inadequate vehicle maintenance
• Vehicle defects

What Does Lyft’s Insurance Provide?

New Jersey law requires rideshare companies such as Lyft to have insurance coverage. Minimum coverage requirements fluctuate depending on the driver’s status at the time of an accident. Lyft insurance coverage includes:

• If the driver is logged into the Lyft app and is waiting on a ride request: $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident of bodily injury liability coverage, $25,000 per accident of property damage liability coverage, and PIP and UM/UIM coverage as required by statute
• If the driver has a ride request and is picking up a passenger or has a passenger in the vehicle: $1.5 million in combined liability coverage, $1.5 million in UM/UIM coverage for the driver and their passengers, and $10,000 in primary medical payment benefits

Compensation Available in a Lyft Accident Claim

After being involved in a Lyft accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for expenses and losses you incurred due to the crash, including for:

• Costs of medical treatment and rehabilitation of injuries
• Costs of long-term care for permanent disabilities that result from your injuries
• Vehicle repair expenses or reimbursement of your vehicle’s value if your car was damaged or destroyed in a collision with a Lyft
• Ongoing and future estimate lost wages and income
• Physical pain and emotional distress
• Reduced quality and enjoyment of life due to disabilities or visible scarring/disfigurement interfering with your daily activities

What Steps Should You Take After Being Involved in a Lyft Accident in New Jersey?

You can best protect your rights to recover compensation for injuries you suffered in a Lyft accident by remembering to take the following steps:

• Exchange information with the Lyft driver and any other drivers involved in the accident
• Take photos or videos of the crash scene to document details like vehicle damage, skid marks, or traffic controls at the scene
• See a doctor or medical provider as soon as possible for an exam to diagnose any injuries you suffered in the crash
• Follow your provider’s treatment instructions and recommendations
• Keep any bills or invoices of expenses you incur due to the accident, as well as copies of your pay stubs/income tax returns to calculate your lost wages if you miss time from work

Finally, reach out to DiTomaso Law to discuss the details of your case with our legal team and to learn more about what next steps we can take to secure the financial recovery you need. 

Let the New Jersey Lyft Accident Lawyers of DiTomaso Law Advocate for Your Right to Financial Compensation for Your Injuries

After you have been injured in a Lyft accident in New Jersey, let the Lyft injury attorneys in Cherry Hill, NJ from DiTomaso Law work to secure the financial recovery you need by:

• Securing evidence from the accident to begin building your case
• Documenting your injuries and losses to calculating what fair compensation looks like for you
• Identifying liable parties and insurance coverages that we can pursue compensation from
• Working with accident reconstruction experts as well as medical, vocational, and financial experts to prepare effective arguments in support of your claims
• Aggressively negotiating on your behalf to try to reach a fair and full settlement for you, but not hesitating to go to trial if necessary to demand a fair result for you

Contact DiTomaso Law for a Free Case Evaluation to Discuss Next Steps in Pursuing Your Lyft Accident Claim

Don’t wait to get started on your legal claim for compensation after a Lyft accident. Contact our firm today for a free, no-obligation consultation with our Lyft injury attorneys in Cherry Hill, NJ to learn more about how we can assist you through the claims process to obtain the financial recovery and justice you deserve. 

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