San Diego is a major market for rideshare services, including Lyft. The sheer number of Lyft drivers, however, means that accidents are almost inevitable. Rideshare accident insurance claims can be frustrating to pursue due to intricacies in how insurance and coverage work in these cases.
If you’ve been injured in a Lyft accident as a passenger or motorist, a San Diego Lyft accident lawyer from The Ryan Law Group is here to assist. We can help you pursue an insurance claim to recover the value of your medical bills, lost work income, and more.
Our team has over three decades of combined legal experience and is highly familiar with rideshare accident cases. Call us today or contact us online to speak to a San Diego rideshare accident lawyer about your case.
How Our San Diego Car Accident Attorneys Can Help
A San Diego car accident lawyer from The Ryan Law Group can be your legal advocate and point of contact throughout the entire insurance claim process. We can gather evidence on your behalf, calculate the extent of your losses, and send demand letters to insurance companies. We can also negotiate settlement offers and escalate your case to formal litigation, if necessary.
Our San Diego personal injury lawyers take our commitment to clients seriously. As members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, we are capable of pursuing high-value settlements for clients. We bring our full resources to every case and won’t compromise on your settlement just to get a quick “win.”
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Common Causes of Lyft Accidents in San Diego
Below are some of the most common causes of Lyft accidents in San Diego:
- High-traffic areas. Lyft runs operations in some of San Diego’s highest traffic corridors and locations, such as pick-up and drop-off spots at the San Diego airport and the I-5 corridor.
- Driver inexperience. Lyft has relatively few driver qualifications and doesn’t offer training, so some inexperienced drivers work for the rideshare service.
- Unsafe passenger pick-up/drop-off. Drivers can pick up or drop off passengers in unsafe locations, such as intersections, road medians, and parking lots.
- Distracted driving. Lyft drivers must contend with several distractions in their vehicles, such as GPS navigation, checking the app for ride requests, and conversing with passengers.
- Navigating unfamiliar locations. San Diego’s busy streets may be difficult to navigate for Lyft drivers who may not be familiar with the area.
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How Does Insurance Work After a Lyft Accident in San Diego?
Lyft offers liability insurance coverage for its drivers, but coverage is limited and only active during certain periods of the rideshare transaction:
- App off, driver not signed in. When the app is off and the driver isn’t signed in, their personal auto insurance policy applies. Filing a claim in this circumstance is largely the same as a typical auto accident.
- Driver waiting to accept a ride. If the driver is signed in and waiting to accept a ride, Lyft maintains third-party liability coverage of at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $25,000 per accident for property damage. This coverage applies if the driver’s personal insurance does not.
- Driver en route or with a passenger. When the driver has accepted a ride or is actively transporting a passenger, a third-party liability policy of at least $1 million applies, covering bodily injury and property damage.
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Compensation You Can Pursue in a Claim
Depending on your circumstances, a San Diego Lyft accident attorney at The Ryan Law Group can pursue the following types of compensation after a rideshare accident:
- Emergency medical bills and necessary future medical expenses
- Rehabilitation, prescription medication, medical devices
- Lost work income and loss of future earning potential
- Property repair and replacement
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
We will perform a comprehensive assessment of your losses to get a full accounting of how much the liable party owes you. We will also negotiate with insurance companies that may try to dismiss or minimize your payments.
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Time Limit to File a Lawsuit in San Diego
CCP § 335.1 typically gives injury victims two years to file a lawsuit for injuries from a car accident in California. The two-year timer starts counting from the date you sustained your injuries. With only a few rare exceptions, once two years pass, you’ll likely lose your chance to file a lawsuit.
Even with two years, minor delays can harm your case. The Ryan Law Group can get started on your claim as soon as possible to reduce the time spent waiting for your payments. The earlier you start, the lower the chance of delays or denials, so don’t wait any longer than necessary.
Contact a Lyft Accident Lawyer in San Diego
All it takes is one bad rideshare driver to cause severe injuries. You deserve a lawyer who will hear your side of the story and advocate for your best interests and well-being. The Ryan Law Group can work to secure the compensation you need for healing and recovery.
Send our offices a message online or speak to a San Diego Lyft accident attorney. Initial consultations are free, so don’t hesitate to reach out today.
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