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Rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber are now common throughout the state. The convenience these companies offer has made them popular among those who need immediate transportation. However, when accidents involving rideshare vehicles occur, confusion can arise about who is responsible for the victims’ injuries and lost wages.
An Uber/Lyft/rideshare wreck attorney at Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi could assist in determining fault after a Memphis Lyft accident. We could help you gather evidence, determine whether the driver was on the Lyft app, and file your claim against the driver, the company, and even the other driver if you were a passenger in the Lyft vehicle when the accident occurred.
Normally, when you are involved in a car accident, there are two parties: you and the other driver. In a Lyft or Uber accident, you could be a passenger in the rideshare vehicle when it collides with another car. Establishing responsibility for the crash may depend on whether you were the driver or a passenger in the Memphis Lyft vehicle.
If you were the other driver, you should exchange insurance information with the Lyft driver as you would in any other accident. When it comes time to file an insurance claim, you will file against their car insurance policy. Your attorney may recommend filing a third-party claim against Lyft when or if your claim exceeds the driver’s policy cap.
If you were the passenger, then you should file claims against both drivers and against Lyft. Rideshare companies carry third-party commercial insurance that covers claims when the driver’s policy has exhausted its coverage limits. You should contact an attorney to learn the best way to do this.
If you are the passenger, it is unlikely you will be held at fault unless the company can show you were interfering with the driver in some way. Unless you were pulling on the steering wheel or otherwise harassing the driver, passengers are seldom at fault.
If you were a driver, you would need to collect as much evidence as possible at the time of the accident. When assessing liability after a Lyft collision in Memphis, it is important to understand that Lyft is only responsible for its drivers if they are on the app and either heading to pick up a passenger or have a passenger in the vehicle. You should try to collect:
You must report any accident to law enforcement. Do not assume that the Lyft driver will do this. Always report accidents to your own insurer and law enforcement yourself. You may want to contact Lyft as well.
Determining fault after a Memphis Lyft accident can be complex, especially if you were the passenger and are not sure what happened outside the car. The attorneys at Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi have the experience you need to get compensation for your injuries and lost wages.
We know how to stop Lyft from blaming their drivers and help you get the third-party coverage you need after a serious rideshare accident. Call us today for a free and confidential case review. We have offices throughout the state.
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