Who can you sue for injuries from a Lyft vehicle collision?

A variety of different parties can face liability for a Lyft accident. Depending on the facts of your case, potential defendants may include: The Lyft driver (through their personal auto insurance company) Lyft as a company (through one of the company’s commercial insurance policies that apply during different periods) Another motorist whose actions contributed to the crash The manufacturer of a product that contributed to the crash due to a malfunction Any property owner, manager, or government entity that could be held liable for unsafe property or road conditions that contributed to the accident The only way to ensure you receive the full compensation you deserve is by identifying and developing strong claims against all of the defendants involved in your case. Corradino & Papa, LLC is committed to helping you hold all defendants accountable.

Can you sue for pain and suffering in a Lyft accident?

Non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, are recognizable losses for which you could seek compensation. However, in New Jersey, certain conditions can restrict your right to sue, including having selected the limitation on lawsuit option when purchasing an auto insurance policy. Section C.39:5H10 of New Jersey’s Transportation Network Company Safety and Regulatory Act establishes that this limitation on lawsuit insurance policy selection does not apply when a transportation network company like Lyft or its driver is liable for injuries that result from a prearranged ride. Under this law, you can seek compensation for pain and suffering even if you would otherwise be subject to the limitation on lawsuit rule if the defendant is either Lyft or a Lyft driver and the accident occurred in the course of a prearranged ride. If the Lyft driver was not actively working for the rideshare company or if another party (such as the driver of another vehicle) was at fault for the accident, your ability to receive compensation for pain and suffering may depend on the severity of your injuries. Our Lyft accident lawyers in New Jersey can help you evaluate under what circumstances you could sue for pain and suffering and document the full severity of your injuries.

How much compensation can you receive for a Lyft accident claim?

The value of any car accident claim is fact-specific, but that’s especially true in matters involving ride-share vehicles due to the different levels of insurance coverage that may apply to your claim. In general, your claim for compensation is supposed to address all of your economic and non-economic losses to make you financially whole. The extent of your injuries and the amount of your damages are important factors in determining how much your claim could be worth. The amount of insurance coverage available also plays a role in determining the value of your case. If your claim involved significant injuries, medical interventions, and missed time at work, and Lyft’s $1 million policy applies, you could be looking at a substantial settlement or award. However, if your injuries and damages were less severe and only Lyft’s $50,000 policy or the driver’s personal auto insurance policy applies, your payout could be lower. Our goal is always to get our clients the maximum compensation available to them. We ensure that your claim reflects all of your damages and consider all possible sources of coverage, including any underinsured motorist coverage available to you through your own auto insurance policy.

Can I afford a lawyer for a Lyft accident claim?

Getting compensation for a Lyft accident injury claim doesn’t require any upfront legal fees. Rather than charging hourly rates or monthly retainer fees, Corradino & Papa, LLC assists the injured on a contingency basis. You pay nothing upfront for our legal services throughout the course of your claim. Instead, your attorneys’ fees are based on a fraction of the compensation we succeed in getting for you. Contingency-based representation not only ensures you can afford the legal help you need but also aligns our interests directly with yours.

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Lyft Accident Lawyers In New Jersey

Lyft Accident Lawyers in New Jersey

Lyft Accident Injury Attorneys in Clifton, NJ, Pursuing Justice for Clients in Essex County, Hudson County, Passaic County, Bergen County, Union County, and Throughout North Jersey
Seeking Compensation for Lyft Accident Injuries in Clifton and Throughout NJ
Challenges in New Jersey Lyft Accident Claims
How Corradino & Papa, LLC Can Help
Why Choose Corradino & Papa, LLC?
Contact Corradino & Papa, LLC’s Lyft Accident Lawyers in New Jersey Today for a Free Case Evaluation

Lyft Accident Injury Attorneys in Clifton, NJ, Pursuing Justice for Clients in Essex County, Hudson County, Passaic County, Bergen County, Union County, and Throughout North Jersey

Crashes can leave Lyft passengers and drivers, as well as pedestrians and occupants of other vehicles, facing major injuries and significant financial losses. If you’ve suffered injuries of any kind due to an accident involving the ride-share company, you need to bring on the guidance of experienced Lyft accident lawyers in New Jersey to help you sort out the complex issues involved in this kind of claim.

Who can you count on to get you every dollar of compensation you deserve? Corradino & Papa, LLC’s Lyft accident injury attorneys in Clifton, NJ, are well-versed in the challenges that claims against ride-share companies present. We help clients overcome these obstacles and simplify the claims process, all at no upfront cost. The consultation is free, so contact us today for help preserving your legal rights.

Seeking Compensation for Lyft Accident Injuries in Clifton and Throughout NJ

Injuries you sustain in a Lyft accident can change your life. For all of the harms and losses recognizable under New Jersey law, you’re entitled to financial compensation from those at fault for the crash.

Getting that compensation isn’t as simple as filing some claims paperwork and receiving a check. You’ll need help determining who you could hold accountable for the accident, proving liability, documenting the full scope of damages you suffered, and securing a settlement or trial award that covers your losses as thoroughly as possible. You can count on Corradino & Papa’s Lyft accident lawyers in New Jersey to handle all of these demands and more.

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Challenges in New Jersey Lyft Accident Claims

Personal injury lawsuits in New Jersey are based on negligence and influenced by the workings of the state’s auto insurance system. In cases that involve Lyft vehicles, legal issues can be particularly complicated.

The Impact of NJ’s No-Fault Insurance System

Like other accidents that occur in New Jersey, collisions involving Lyft vehicles are subject to the state’s no-fault insurance rules. These rules add layers of extra complexity to already complicated claims.

If you were covered by an auto insurance policy that you or another relative living in your home purchased, the personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage portion of the policy may apply to your medical bills. This may be the case if, at the time of the crash, you were:

Driving a vehicle
Riding in a vehicle
Riding a bicycle
On foot

PIP generally does not cover your medical bills when you were riding a motorcycle at the time of the accident.

Another feature of NJ’s auto insurance system that may complicate your claim is the limitation on lawsuit option. If you agreed to this option when purchasing auto insurance, whether you can sue for pain and suffering in a Lyft accident depends on factors like the severity of your injuries, whether Lyft or its driver is determined to be liable, and whether a private or commercial auto insurance policy applies to your situation.

How the Status of the Lyft Driver Affects Liability for the Accident

Whether Lyft provides insurance coverage for an accident depends on its driver’s activities at the time of the crash.

Lyft drivers are not officially considered employees, so you generally would not have a claim against Lyft on the basis that the ride-share company is liable for the conduct of its employees. However, Lyft’s policy is to provide insurance coverage that applies in certain situations. What coverage is available to you hinges on the status of the driver’s work activities.

When the Lyft Driver’s App Is Off

If a motorist who happens to work for Lyft causes an accident but is not actively logged into the app at the time of the crash, the ride-share company’s insurance generally does not apply. You would typically seek compensation through the driver’s personal auto insurance policy instead. Some victims have reported running into issues in which the driver’s insurer disputes coverage upon learning that the policyholder drives for Lyft. This potential obstacle makes having the guidance of experienced Lyft accident lawyers in New Jersey on your side particularly valuable.

When the Driver Is Open to Ride Requests

Lyft insurance applies as long as the driver has the app on and is open to receiving ride requests, but the coverage provided in this situation is limited. Generally, if the driver’s personal auto insurance policy does not apply, Lyft will provide at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident in bodily injury coverage for accidents that occur during this period.

When the Driver Is En Route or Providing Rides

The most extensive coverage Lyft provides applies once a driver has accepted a ride request. If the Lyft driver is on the way to pick up their passenger or in the process of driving the passenger to their destination at the time of the collision, the ride-share company’s insurer provides at least $1.5 million for third-party auto liability coverage.

If you’re a passenger in a Lyft vehicle, determining the driver’s status may be straightforward. In other instances, though, you may not know the driver’s activities and which insurance policies apply to your situation. Our Lyft accident injury attorneys in Clifton, NJ, can help you explore all avenues of coverage available through a thorough investigation.

How Corradino & Papa, LLC Can Help

Corradino & Papa’s team of Lyft accident lawyers in New Jersey represent all parties injured by someone else’s negligence in a ride-share accident. We’re here to provide skilled legal support to all of the following car accident victims:

Lyft passengers
Lyft drivers
Drivers of other vehicles
Passengers in other vehicles
Pedestrians and cyclists struck by Lyft drivers

Every car accident claim is unique, and those that involve ride-share vehicles in any capacity can present extra challenges. By basing our legal strategy on the specific facts of your situation, our Lyft accident injury attorneys in Clifton, NJ, can build the strongest possible foundation for your claim.

We secure maximum compensation for clients injured in ride-share accidents by:

Investigating the cause of the crash, including the status of the Lyft driver
Identifying all potentially liable parties as defendants
Presenting compelling arguments, backed by the evidence, of all defendants’ liability
Thoroughly documenting your damages to secure every dollar of compensation you deserve, including pain and suffering when possible
Skillfully negotiating with insurance companies, always prioritizing your best interests
Being willing to file a lawsuit and, if needed, take your case all the way to trial to secure the compensation you deserve

Through our proven approach to motor vehicle accident claims, our Lyft accident injury attorneys in Clifton, NJ, consistently achieve results for our clients.

Why Choose Corradino & Papa, LLC?

Your choice of attorney matters, especially in complicated cases involving ride-share vehicle crashes. Find out why injured victims count on Corradino & Papa, LLC’s Lyft accident lawyers in New Jersey for the legal assistance they need.

We Have a Track Record of Winning Complex Cases

Although claims involving Lyft vehicle accidents pose some unique challenges, ride-share collision cases are far from the only complicated cases in car accident injury law. Our attorneys have decades of experience handling complex auto accident claims, including those that involve multiple defendants, commercial vehicles, accidents on the job, workers’ compensation benefits, disputed liability, and more.

Our Certified Civil Trial Attorneys Are Willing to Take Your Case to Court

Although most car accident claims are settled before a trial occurs, having legal counsel prepared to take your case to court improves your opportunity to receive full compensation. Our diligent case preparation and willingness to go to trial provide leverage in settlement negotiations and ensure that we’re prepared for all paths that could be needed to win your case. Numerous attorneys on our team have been Certified by the Supreme Court as Civil Trial Attorneys, which is a testament to our skills and results in the courtroom.

Contingency-Based Representation Makes Quality Legal Help Affordable

All victims injured through someone else’s negligence deserve legal guidance they can count on. To ensure retaining our attorneys never adds to clients’ financial burdens, Corradino & Papa, LLC represents the injured at no upfront cost. We’re here to help you receive full financial compensation for your losses, not add to your hardships. You pay nothing for our services until we have successfully secured compensation for you.

Contact Corradino & Papa, LLC’s Lyft Accident Lawyers in New Jersey Today for a Free Case Evaluation

You don’t need to wait another day to get help holding those who caused your ride-share accident accountable. Legal assistance is available 24/7 at no upfront cost.

For help from Lyft accident injury attorneys in Clifton, NJ, contact Corradino & Papa, LLC online or call 973-381-1706 today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lyft Accident Injury Claims

A variety of different parties can face liability for a Lyft accident. Depending on the facts of your case, potential defendants may include:
The Lyft driver (through their personal auto insurance company)
Lyft as a company (through one of the company’s commercial insurance policies that apply during different periods)
Another motorist whose actions contributed to the crash
The manufacturer of a product that contributed to the crash due to a malfunction
Any property owner, manager, or government entity that could be held liable for unsafe property or road conditions that contributed to the accident
The only way to ensure you receive the full compensation you deserve is by identifying and developing strong claims against all of the defendants involved in your case. Corradino & Papa, LLC is committed to helping you hold all defendants accountable.
Non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, are recognizable losses for which you could seek compensation. However, in New Jersey, certain conditions can restrict your right to sue, including having selected the limitation on lawsuit option when purchasing an auto insurance policy.
Section C.39:5H10 of New Jersey’s Transportation Network Company Safety and Regulatory Act establishes that this limitation on lawsuit insurance policy selection does not apply when a transportation network company like Lyft or its driver is liable for injuries that result from a prearranged ride. Under this law, you can seek compensation for pain and suffering even if you would otherwise be subject to the limitation on lawsuit rule if the defendant is either Lyft or a Lyft driver and the accident occurred in the course of a prearranged ride.
If the Lyft driver was not actively working for the rideshare company or if another party (such as the driver of another vehicle) was at fault for the accident, your ability to receive compensation for pain and suffering may depend on the severity of your injuries. Our Lyft accident lawyers in New Jersey can help you evaluate under what circumstances you could sue for pain and suffering and document the full severity of your injuries.
The value of any car accident claim is fact-specific, but that’s especially true in matters involving ride-share vehicles due to the different levels of insurance coverage that may apply to your claim.
In general, your claim for compensation is supposed to address all of your economic and non-economic losses to make you financially whole. The extent of your injuries and the amount of your damages are important factors in determining how much your claim could be worth. The amount of insurance coverage available also plays a role in determining the value of your case.
If your claim involved significant injuries, medical interventions, and missed time at work, and Lyft’s $1 million policy applies, you could be looking at a substantial settlement or award. However, if your injuries and damages were less severe and only Lyft’s $50,000 policy or the driver’s personal auto insurance policy applies, your payout could be lower.
Our goal is always to get our clients the maximum compensation available to them. We ensure that your claim reflects all of your damages and consider all possible sources of coverage, including any underinsured motorist coverage available to you through your own auto insurance policy.
Getting compensation for a Lyft accident injury claim doesn’t require any upfront legal fees. Rather than charging hourly rates or monthly retainer fees, Corradino & Papa, LLC assists the injured on a contingency basis. You pay nothing upfront for our legal services throughout the course of your claim. Instead, your attorneys’ fees are based on a fraction of the compensation we succeed in getting for you. Contingency-based representation not only ensures you can afford the legal help you need but also aligns our interests directly with yours.

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