New Jersey Lyft Accident Lawyer

Top-Rated NJ Lyft Car Accident Lawyer Skilled in Getting Maximum Compensation for Lyft Accident Victims in Union County, Essex County, Middlesex County, and Across New Jersey

You’ve been injured in a New Jersey Lyft accident—and you’re likely thinking: Now what?  Filing an insurance claim for compensation after a Lyft accident is different than your ordinary car accident claim.  Usually, you would file a claim with your car insurance company—but New Jersey’s no-fault insurance law doesn’t apply to Lyft accidents. You need a talented New Jersey Lyft accident lawyer by your side to make sure you get compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.  At Team Law, we’ve already helped New Jersey accident victims recover over $650 million in compensation.

It’s always important to have a lawyer you trust by your side.  It’s especially important in a Lyft accident case. Lyft and ridesharing accident cases often involve large commercial insurance policies—meaning the insurance companies fight harder to minimize your compensation. Our NJ Lyft car accident lawyers are here to handle the complex issues that can arise while negotiating for fair compensation. 

For over 60 years, we’ve been providing the highest quality legal representation to our clients in New Jersey. For your free initial case review, call our office or fill out our convenient online contact form today.

Gathering the Relevant Evidence After a Lyft Accident

It is especially important to preserve and protect all relevant evidence after a Lyft accident.  The sooner a dedicated New Jersey Lyft accident lawyer from our firm can begin recovering this evidence, the greater our chances of success.  After a Lyft accident, in addition to seeking prompt medical care, you should make every attempt to:

• Photograph the scene of the accident, including the vehicles involved and surroundings generally,
• Speak to eyewitnesses and get their contact information,
• Get the contact information of the Lyft driver,
• Remain at the accident scene until law enforcement says it’s safe to leave,
• Use your smartphone to take a screenshot of your Lyft ride in the app,
• Don’t post on social media or make any statements to insurance agents who may contact you,
• Call an experienced Lyft accident lawyer to make sure your rights are protected.

Negotiating with insurance companies can be intimidating and confusing.  That’s even more true when a substantial insurance payout is on the line.  Contact our firm today to learn more about how our award-winning NJ Lyft car accident lawyers can help with your injury claim.

Establishing Fault in a Lyft Accident Case

Determining liability in a Lyft accident case tends to be more difficult because the stakes are much higher for the insurance companies.  The basics of establishing liability after a Lyft accident are similar to typical car accident cases. Lyft drivers may be involved in an accident because of:

• Distracted driving,
• Drunk driving,
• Auto accidents caused by texting or otherwise using a smartphone while driving,
• Driving while overly exhausted,
• Inexperienced driving,
• Driving while under the influence of drugs,
• Overly aggressive driving,
• Speeding or other traffic violations.

Under New Jersey’s no-fault law, each driver usually first looks to their own insurance policy.  If the other driver was at fault, that driver’s insurance company might have to pay. Regardless, the insurance limits are usually about the same for each driver.

In Lyft accident cases, the stakes are higher because New Jersey requires Lyft to provide $1.5 million in insurance coverage.  Additionally, you might have to deal with multiple insurance companies, including:

• The Lyft insurance company,
• Your own personal insurance company,
• The Lyft driver’s insurance company, and/or
• The insurance company for any other driver involved in the crash.

Lyft drivers often use multiple ridesharing platforms to ensure a steady stream of business.  This alone can create complications when it comes to recovering compensation from the Lyft insurance policy.  Our New Jersey Lyft accident lawyers have the legal experience necessary to fight back against the tactics used by insurance companies to deny your claim. 

You Need an Experienced New Jersey Lyft Accident Lawyer You Can Trust to Protect Your Rights After a Lyft Accident

At Team Law, our team of accident lawyers understands the evolving laws that now apply in Lyft accident cases.  We also know that these new laws are subject to interpretation—meaning that the insurance companies are likely to challenge your right to compensation.  Here are some examples of complications that we’ve seen arise in Lyft accident cases:

• The Lyft driver’s personal car insurance refuses to pay because the driver was using the vehicle for commercial purposes,
• Lyft refuses to pay because the driver had another ridesharing app open,
• Another driver caused the crash and was uninsured or underinsured,
• Your Lyft driver accidentally logged out of the app during the course of your ride.

Many New Jersey residents mistakenly believe that Lyft’s purchase of the required insurance coverage ensures protection.  In reality, large commercial insurance companies can often find a way to challenge your claim. A New Jersey Lyft accident lawyer from our firm is ready to fight back to make sure your rights are protected while you recover from your injury.  

Those rights could include compensation for:

• Current and future medical bills,
• Current and future lost wages,
• Pain and suffering,
• Emotional distress,
• Property damage,
• Loss of consortium and financial support in wrongful death cases.

Call an Experienced NJ Lyft Car Accident Lawyer at Team Law for a Free Case Review Today

At Team Law, our NJ Lyft car accident lawyers are dedicated to getting full and fair compensation for injured clients.  Whether you’re a Lyft driver, were a Lyft passenger, or were simply involved in an accident with a Lyft driver, we’re here to help you understand your legal rights.

To schedule your free initial case review with a qualified New Jersey Lyft accident lawyer, call our office or fill out our convenient online contact form today.

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