Frisco Lyft Accidents Attorney

Experienced Lyft Accident Lawyer in Frisco, Texas

Even with advancements in auto safety technology, people still suffer injuries in car accidents on a daily basis. Due to the large number of vehicles that are on the road at any given time, mistakes made by drivers are inevitable, and collisions may involve two or more vehicles, or drivers may strike pedestrians or bicyclists. In recent years, accidents involving rideshare drivers have increased significantly. As more drivers transport passengers through services such as Lyft, more rideshare vehicles are on the road, and more collisions with these vehicles are likely to occur.

Accidents involving Lyft drivers can be devastating. In fact, rideshare services have resulted in an increase of more than 3% in auto accident fatalities. For those who are seriously injured, these crashes often leave a lasting impact on their lives. Injuries suffered by victims of such accidents can result in massive medical bills, lost wages due to time off work, emotional trauma, lasting pain and impairment and other types of damages. In these situations, it is important for victims to understand their legal rights. An experienced attorney at Burress Injury Law can help you recover full value compensation for injuries caused by a negligent rideshare driver, a rideshare company, or an insurance company that provided coverage in these situations. With our more than 100 years of experience in trying personal injury cases and negotiating favorable settlements for our clients, we can handle all aspects of your injury claim while you focus on healing.

Legal Issues That May Affect Lyft Accidents

Lyft and other rideshare apps allow nearly anyone to sign up to be a driver and use their personal vehicles to connect with passengers and provide transportation services. While drivers are required to pass a criminal background check, and they may be disqualified based on serious traffic violations, drivers may pass these screening methods even if there are issues that could indicate that they may not be able to transport passengers safely. Since Lyft will usually only look at criminal convictions or traffic violations that took place within the past several years, those who had engaged in dangerous behaviors in the past could potentially still be approved as rideshare drivers.

Lyft's (as well as Uber's) safety practices have been called into question in not only Texas, but many other states. These rideshare companies initially promised state legislatures that they were prepared to carry million dollar insurance policies to protect accident victims. In more recent years, these same companies have been stripping away the protections afforded to innocent accident victims scenario by scenario. For instance, Lyft drivers are classified as independent contractors (rather than employees). As a result, Lyft will argue it is not responsible for any negligent actions drivers take that put others at risk. This can sometimes make it difficult for people injured in Lyft accidents to obtain compensation from the company.

Fortunately, there may be a variety of options available for those who are injured by Lyft drivers. Lyft currently maintains insurance policies that provide coverage in certain situations where people are injured in accidents with rideshare drivers who are providing transportation services. That is, if a Lyft driver is responsible for causing a car wreck while transporting passengers or after accepting a ride request, the insurance policy will cover the injuries and damages suffered by others involved, including passengers, people in other vehicles, or pedestrians. In other situations, such as when a Lyft driver causes an accident while waiting for a ride request, different policy limits may apply, or victims may be covered by a driver's personal car insurance policy.

Injury victims who make insurance claims following a Lyft accident will need to be sure to take the proper steps to protect their right to receive compensation. In many cases, insurance claims adjusters will attempt to devalue a claim or minimize the amount paid out. To prevent these issues, it is important to work with an attorney who can communicate to insurance companies on a person's behalf and negotiate a settlement. An experienced lawyer can ensure that all of a person's damages will be fully addressed, including their medical expenses, property damage, and other ways they have been affected by a car wreck.

Contact Our Frisco, Texas Lyft Accident Attorney

At Burress Injury Law, our rideshare accident attorneys understand the complex legal issues that can play a role in Lyft accidents. We have years of experience helping victims pursue compensation through personal injury lawsuits and insurance claims. Victims often find that even if they have health insurance, medical providers will refuse to see them because they have been in an accident as these providers are more concerned with winding up in a court room as opposed to treating injured patients. We can help you receive all necessary medical treatment, including from virtually every type of specialist. Our team is here to provide dedicated, responsive representation and ensure that your rights are fully protected throughout every step of the process. Let us fight on your behalf so you can focus on making a full recovery. Contact us today at 214-726-0016 to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help with your case.