Broomfield Lyft Accident Lawyer

With the proliferation of rideshare services like Lyft, the likelihood of being involved in an accident with one of these vehicles has increased. Because of the way this business is set up, accidents involving Lyft vehicles tend to be more complicated than other car crashes — this is why it is necessary to have a Broomfield personal injury lawyer provide you with expert legal advice.

Call (720) 863-6006 to schedule a consultation, free of charge, at Daniels & Scriven, P.C. today.

How a Broomfield Lyft Accident Lawyer Can Help You

Rideshare accidents may involve various types of insurance policies. The policy that applies may depend on when the accident occurred during the transaction. However, rideshare drivers and companies are not always forthcoming with this information. An attorney can gather evidence to establish the insurance that applies and how the accident occurred.

A knowledgeable Broomfield Lyft accident lawyer can also help you navigate the complex legal process. They can advise you of your legal rights and options at each phase, including whether to accept a settlement or pursue fair compensation in court.

Filing a Personal Injury Claim After a Rideshare Accident

Many rideshare accident cases can be resolved by filing an insurance claim. However, the first step is determining which insurance policy applies. This depends on when the accident occurred during the rideshare transaction.

If the accident occurs while the driver is off the app, their personal liability insurance coverage applies. In Colorado, all drivers are required to maintain minimum liability insurance in the following amounts:

• $25,000 for bodily injury or death to one person
• $50,000 for bodily injury or death to more than one person
• $15,000 for property damage

If the driver is logged onto the app and available for a ride request, Lyft’s first level of coverage applies in the event of an accident. This insurance provides the following liability coverage:

• $50,000 for bodily injury or death to one person
• $100,000 for bodily injury or death to more than one person
• $25,000 for property damage

Once the rideshare driver has accepted a ride request until they drop off the passenger, the company’s $1 million third-party liability coverage policy applies.

If you are injured in a rideshare accident, you must first file a claim with the rideshare driver’s personal auto liability policy. Then, you file a claim with the rideshare company’s insurance policy. If the insurance companies deny your claims or refuse to offer fair compensation, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver.

The $1 million third-party liability coverage policy also applies to Uber, and a Broomfield car accident lawyer will be able to guide you through every legal step until compensation.

Proving Fault for a Rideshare Accident

Just because a rideshare driver was involved does not necessarily mean the rideshare driver is responsible for the damages. You have to prove they are at fault for the accident. Various forms of evidence may help you meet this evidentiary burden, such as:

• Information from the app
• The accident report
• Traffic camera footage
• Dashcam footage
• Driver cell phone data
• Video footage from surveillance cameras
• Event data recorder information
• Witness statements
• Vehicle damage
• Medical records

Call Our Broomfield Lyft Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation

Whether you were a passenger in a rideshare vehicle or in another vehicle that a rideshare vehicle hit, an experienced Broomfield Lyft accident attorney can help. Contact Daniels & Scriven, P.C. today at (720) 863-6006  for a free case review to discuss your legal options.