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Lyft accidents often involve complicated legal issues, including layered insurance coverage and complex questions of liability. At the Law Offices of Cezar McKnight, we have extensive experience representing passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers injured in crashes involving Lyft vehicles.
If you suffered injuries in a Lyft collision, contact us to schedule your free consultation with a Lyft accident lawyer in South Carolina to protect your legal rights and pursue maximum compensation for your losses.
Liability in Lyft Accidents
Determining fault and available insurance coverage depends on the driver’s status in the Lyft app at the time of the collision. Different coverage levels apply based on whether the driver was actively transporting passengers or waiting for ride requests:
- Driver Offline: The driver’s personal auto insurance provides the only coverage when the Lyft app remains turned off.
- Driver Waiting for a Request: Lyft provides limited liability coverage when the driver has the app on but has not accepted a ride request.
- Driver En Route to Pick Up: Lyft’s commercial policy covers accidents once the driver accepts a ride and travels to the pickup location.
- Driver Trip in Progress: Full Lyft insurance coverage applies from passenger pickup through trip completion and drop-off.
Insurance companies often dispute which coverage applies to your accident, creating delays and claim denials. Our attorneys investigate the driver’s app status and fight to access all available insurance policies for maximum compensation.
Lyft Insurance Tactics to Avoid Liability
Lyft and its insurance carriers employ various strategies to minimize payouts and shift blame away from their drivers. We recognize and counter common tactics used to deny or devalue legitimate injury claims:
- Claiming the driver was offline
- Disputing fault for the accident
- Minimizing injury severity
- Delaying claim processing
- Offering quick, lowball settlements
The Law Offices of Cezar McKnight protects your interests against insurance company pressure tactics aimed at reducing their financial responsibility. We handle all communications with Lyft’s insurers while building evidence that supports your full compensation demand.
Injuries in Lyft Accidents
Rideshare collisions can cause injuries ranging from minor to severe, depending on the circumstances and impact force. Victims commonly suffer these types of harm in Lyft accidents:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Broken bones
- Internal injuries
- Whiplash
- Lacerations
- Soft tissue injuries
Our Lyft accident lawyers collaborate with medical specialists, economists, accident reconstructionists, and life care planners to ensure the long-term effects and required care are documented and valued. Expert witness testimony is invaluable for recovering full settlements.
Compensation in Lyft Accidents
Injured victims deserve compensation for all losses suffered from rideshare accidents caused by negligent drivers or other parties. We pursue maximum damages through settlement negotiations or trial litigation:
- Current and future medical bills
- Lost income and benefits
- Diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Permanent disability
- Property damage
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Under South Carolina law, Lyft accident claims must be filed within three years from the accident date. Meeting filing deadlines protects your right to pursue compensation for injuries sustained in Lyft accidents.
Consult a Reputable Lyft Accident Lawyer in South Carolina Now
Lyft accidents demand legal representation that fights for fair compensation against powerful insurance companies protecting their financial interests over your recovery. Contact the Law Offices of Cezar McKnight at 843-374-4529 to schedule a free consultation with a Lyft accident lawyer in South Carolina who will fight for your rights to full recovery.