Can You Sue Lyft for an Accident in Virginia?

Rideshare companies like Lyft have made it a whole lot easier to get around, but if you’ve been injured in a Lyft accident that was caused by a driver’s negligence, the matter of recovering for your losses can be that much more complicated. 

The good news is that an experienced Virginia Lyft accident attorney is standing by to help.  Schedule your free case evaluation with Geoff McDonald & Associates today. 

If You Are Injured in a Lyft Accident

Your Lyft accident claim is unique to the situation at hand. The insurance provider that you file your claim with, however, will depend upon where the at-fault Lyft driver was in the app’s cycle, which means that your claim will fall into one of the following categories:

• If the Lyft driver whose negligence caused you to be injured had a passenger in their vehicle – including if that passenger was you – or was en route to pick up a passenger at the time of the accident, corporate rideshare insurance coverage applies. 
• If the Lyft driver who caused you to be injured was on the Lyft app and waiting to be assigned a passenger at the time of the accident, their personal coverage – which all Lyft drivers are required to carry – applies. Lyft’s comprehensive coverage, however, will kick in if your losses exceed the driver’s coverage limits.
• If the Lyft driver was off the app – even momentarily – when the accident that caused you to be injured occurred, the claim will proceed through the driver’s personal policy – just like it would for any other car accident claim. 

Your Rideshare Accident Claim

If a Lyft driver’s negligence has injured you, such as distraction, impairment, excess speed, or aggression, you can seek compensation in each of the following categories:

• Property damage to your vehicle – if you were not a Lyft passenger at the time
• Your medical expenses, including ongoing healthcare needs
• Your lost income, which can include losses related to earning potential
• Your physical and emotional pain and suffering, which can be difficult to overstate

Most Lyft accident claims are settled out of court, and yours is likely to follow the same path. If, however, the involved insurance company isn’t inclined to engage in reasonable negotiations, your accomplished Lyft accident lawyer won’t waste any time in filing a well-considered lawsuit on your behalf. 

Can You Sue Lyft for an Accident in Virginia?

The answer to Can you sue Lyft for an accident in Virginia is yes if the negligent Lyft driver who caused you to be injured had a passenger at the time, was on the way to pick up a passenger at the time, or was waiting to be assigned a passenger at the time and your losses exceed their personal coverage limits. 

While most Lyft claims are settled out of court, your trusted Lyft accident lawyer will be well prepared to file a lawsuit against Lyft if their insurance provider refuses to engage in meaningful negotiations that honor your rights and your rightful compensation. 

An Experienced Virginia Lyft Accident Lawyer Can Help

If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by a Lyft driver’s negligence, the formidable Virginia Lyft accident attorneys at Geoff McDonald & Associates have the experience, legal skill, and drive to fiercely advocate for your claim’s best possible resolution – whether that means settling out of court or proceeding with a lawsuit. 

Your claim is important to your future, so please don’t put off reaching out. Call us at 804-888-8888 or contact us online for more information about what we can do to help you today.