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Ridesharing services, such as Lyft® or Uber®, are more popular than ever, especially in New York City. The number of people in the U.S. who use ridesharing services goes up each year, with 36% of Americans using Lyft or Uber in 2019 compared to only 15% in 2015.
Unfortunately, ridesharing’s popularity also comes with a higher vehicle accident fatality rate for both passengers and pedestrians. The rate of fatal accidents increased 3% after ridesharing started becoming more common. Being involved in a Lyft or Uber accident may be a traumatic experience.
At that point, you need to talk to Lyft accident lawyer, William Schwitzer & Associates, PC. We may be able to help you navigate the red tape and confusion that comes after a crash from a Lyft driver’s negligence. We are the Lyft accident attorney in New York City that wants to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Driving for services like Lyft and Uber is a popular side gig for many people aiming to earn some extra cash. There are more than 1.4 million drivers working for Lyft and more than 23 million users of this ridesharing service all over the world. Becoming a driver for Lyft is also incredibly easy. To drive with Lyft, you’ll need a valid driver’s license. In nine states, drivers need at least one year of driving history to apply. New York allows newly licensed drivers to work for Lyft.
Lyft also runs a background check on drivers and reviews their history of violations through their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. A DUI or a conviction from a serious driving offense in the last seven years may disqualify someone from becoming a driver.
Additionally, multiple moving violations or a major violation in the last three years may also disqualify an applicant. Lyft drivers must have a current auto insurance policy on their vehicles, and the company provides additional insurance coverage for rides.
If you’re in an accident while riding as a passenger of a Lyft or involved in a pedestrian accident with a Lyft car, it’s important to know what to do next. Drivers must call 911 when involved in an accident, but passengers may also want to report the collision.
Passengers and pedestrians in a Lyft accident should collect as much information as possible about the incident. They should get the name of the Uber or Lyft driver, address, and contact information. They should also get details from any other drivers involved in the collision.
Additionally, accident victims need to get as many details as possible about the vehicles and liability insurance policies covering everyone involved. If possible, the victim should also take pictures of the scene where the accident occurred, and any potential injuries.
Accident victims should also seek medical attention as soon as possible after a collision. Then, it’s important to talk to a Lyft accident attorney in New York City from William Schwitzer & Associates to find out the next steps.
Injury victims from a Lyft car accident may have to deal with the headache of more paperwork and confusion following a collision. In an accident involving a Lyft vehicle, victims may have to make claims with their own insurance company, insurance policies of the drivers in the Lyft car and other vehicles and separate insurance policies offered through Lyft.
In addition to navigating the paperwork from the insurance companies, accident victims may also have medical bills and time off work due to an injury. Our rideshare accident law firm and has experience dealing with Lyft and may help take away some of the stress and confusion.
New York City’s insurance liability regulations for Lyft drivers are laxer than anywhere else in the state. That means if a Lyft driver has an accident that results in a passenger or pedestrian getting injured, there is a limit on the amount of money the insurance company pays out. If you get hit by a car driven by a Lyft driver or are the passenger in a Lyft vehicle collision, you need a rideshare accident law firm like ours that fights for your rights.
Our firm offers free consultations for Lyft accident victims. Partner with a Lyft accident lawyer to guide you through the process of submitting a claim for an injury. Contact us today so we can learn more about your case. Let us take on the task of investigating the crash and finding out who is at fault so you can focus on healing from an accident injury.
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All cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, which means you risk nothing. There is never an attorney fee for us unless there is a recovery for you.
