Did you or a family member suffer injuries in a rideshare accident in San Antonio, TX? You may be entitled to significant compensation. In rideshare cases, it’s tough to know where to turn for that compensation. An experienced San Antonio Lyft accident attorney at George Salinas Injury Lawyers can help you fight to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, and more.
We have over 110 years of combined experience. We’ve already used that experience to help our clients recover hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.
To learn more about how we can use our skills to your advantage, contact our law offices in San Antonio, Texas at (210) 225-0909 and schedule a free consultation today.
How George Salinas Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Lyft Accident in San Antonio, TX
It’s important to take legal action quickly after a car accident involving a Lyft vehicle. Evidence can disappear quickly–and witnesses might forget what they saw.
In Lyft car accident cases, it’s even more important to take swift action. It’s likely that you will pursue compensation from a commercial insurance carrier. These policies involve higher dollar values. That means the insurance company is more likely to fight hard to minimize its liability.
An experienced San Antonio personal injury attorney at George Salinas Injury Lawyers can help you overcome the challenges you might face. Our lawyers have been recognized by Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
When you hire us, we will:
- Handle the investigation into your accident
- Gather evidence to prove liability
- Bring in trusted experts to help build your case
- Calculate the fair value of your personal injury case
- Identify the available insurance coverage
- Negotiate with the insurance companies for a fair settlement offer
We aren’t afraid to fight for you in court if necessary. To learn more about how our San Antonio personal injury lawyers can strengthen your claim for compensation, call for a free consultation.
How Common Are Lyft Accidents in Texas?
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) publishes car accident statistics each year. However, it can be difficult to know whether Lyft accidents are common because rideshare drivers use passenger autos. Lyft accidents are grouped in with all other car accident cases.
However, according to a University of Chicago study, the roads have become more dangerous since rideshare companies were introduced. That study found that traffic fatalities increased by 3% each year since Lyft, Uber, and other rideshare companies became popular in major U.S. cities.
What Is My San Antonio Lyft Accident Case Worth?
The amount of money you can recover by filing a personal injury claim depends on many different factors. Insurance companies typically assign the greatest weight to the severity of a victim’s injuries. That said, many different issues are relevant when assessing the value of a personal injury case.
When our lawyers calculate how much your personal injury case is worth, we will consider:
- The types of injuries you have suffered
- The cost of your medical care and expenses
- Whether you lose income during recovery
- How the injury might impact your future earnings
- Whether you require ongoing medical treatment
- Whether you contributed to the accident
- Damage to your quality of life and lifestyle changes
In Uber and Lyft accident cases, Lyft’s insurance coverage is also an important factor. Insurance in Lyft accident cases is different from your typical car accident case. Unlike cab drivers, Lyft drivers are independent contractors. While employers are typically responsible for their employees’ negligent acts, Lyft cannot be held liable when Lyft drivers cause accidents.
While Lyft drivers purchase car insurance like anyone else, they are using their personal vehicles to earn a living. That means their car insurance companies can deny claims related to accidents they cause while they’re on the job.
Under Texas law, Lyft is now required to purchase commercial insurance coverage. However, coverage requirements vary depending on the driver’s status at the time of the accident.
Driver Is Available To Accept Rides
Lyft drivers often drive around while waiting for a passenger to request a ride.
If the driver is logged into the Lyft app and available to take ride requests, the following coverage applies:
- $50,000 in bodily injury coverage per injured person
- $100,000 in bodily injury coverage per accident
- $25,000 in property damage coverage per accident
This coverage is secondary in nature. That means it only kicks in once all other sources of insurance coverage have been exhausted.
Driver Has Accepted a Ride Request
A larger policy becomes available once the Lyft driver has accepted a passenger request.
The following coverage is available:
- $1 million in third-party liability coverage
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
- Contingent collision coverage up to the actual cash value of the car (with a $2,500 deductible)
This coverage is available when the driver is en route to pick up a passenger and during rides. Once the ride ends in the Lyft app, the smaller Lyft policy becomes available again.
Lyft App Is Turned Off
If the Lyft app is turned off, the driver’s personal auto insurance policy will cover damages. The case is basically treated like any other motor vehicle accident claim.
What Sorts of Damages Are Available to Lyft Accident Victims?
Like any car accident victim, Lyft accident victims may be entitled to recover compensation for economic and non-economic damages.
As a victim, you may deserve compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost future earning potential
- Physical therapy
- Nursing care
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD
- Diminished quality of life
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of consortium
Our car accident lawyers in San Antonio handle complex accident cases like yours every day. We’ll carefully evaluate your losses to determine the types of damages that might be available in your case. Just give us a call to schedule a free case review to learn more.
Can I Recover Damages If I’m Being Blamed for Causing a Lyft Accident in Texas?
Insurance companies can pay less in compensation if they can prove the victim was partially responsible for an accident. Under the modified comparative negligence law that applies in Texas, victims can even lose their right to compensation entirely.
You can recover partial compensation if your share of fault is less than 51%. Once your percentage of fault reaches 51%, however, you cannot seek compensation for your injuries.
Our lawyers have years of experience helping clients receive the full compensation they deserve. Call today to learn more about how we can help.
We’ll Fight To Recover Compensation for All of Your Accident Injuries
At George Salinas Injury Lawyers, we often represent clients who have suffered:
- Whiplash and other soft tissue injuries
- Concussions
- Broken bones
- Nerve injuries
- Whiplash injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Internal injuries
- Burns
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Long-term or catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Report the accident as soon as you can. Once you have received medical care, contact our San Antonio Uber Lyft accident attorneys. Our lawyers are always available to discuss your case. Give us a call to schedule your free case evaluation today.
What Causes Most Lyft Accidents in San Antonio, Texas?
Uber and Lyft drivers spend a lot of time on the road. That doesn’t mean they’re less likely to cause an accident. In fact, Lyft drivers are even more likely to be tired and distracted than your average driver.
That said, the same things that tend to cause ordinary auto accidents can also cause Lyft accidents, including:
- Speeding
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Texting while driving
- Distracted driving
- Failure to yield the right-of-way
- Tailgating
- Aggressive driving
- Dangerous turns
- Weaving between lanes
- Driving under the influence of drugs
- Drunk driving
- Failure to maintain Lyft vehicles
- Poor visibility and dangerous road conditions
Our San Antonio Lyft accident attorneys can help you determine the cause of your accident. Call our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.
How Do I Prove Negligence After a Lyft Accident in Texas?
Most personal injury claims are based on negligence.
To prove negligence, you must prove four separate elements, including:
- The at-fault party owed you a legal duty of care
- They breached their duty of care
- The breach caused your accident
- You suffered damages
It isn’t always easy to prove causation. Our lawyers have the resources to launch a full investigation. We’ll interview witnesses, review police reports and search for videos and photos of the crash.
How Long Do I Have To File a Lawsuit After Sustaining Injuries in a Lyft Accident in Texas?
If you were injured in an accident, you have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. The two-year statute of limitations starts to run on the date of the accident. Once two years pass, you can no longer sue for damages.
Contact a San Antonio Lyft Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
Recovering fair compensation after a Lyft accident can be tricky. A San Antonio Lyft accident lawyer can help you understand the complex insurance issues that apply in these cases. Contact George Salinas Injury Lawyers today at (210) 225-0909 to schedule your free consultation.
George Salinas Injury Lawyers
6243 I-10 Ste. 955, San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 225-0909
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