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Ridesharing companies have made headlines many times since their beginning – and not always for good news. Lyft and Uber drivers have been at the center of dozens of accident reports as victims and at-fault parties.
If you’ve been in a car accident involving a ridesharing service in Louisiana, don’t hesitate to seek a car wreck and personal injury lawyer’s help at Murphy Law Firm. Our Lyft and Uber accident lawyers provide guidance and support to anyone affected by the incident, whether you are a Lyft or Uber driver, passenger, another vehicle’s driver, bicyclist, or pedestrian.
No, drivers participating in rideshare apps do not have to register or insure their cars as commercial vehicles. Even though they provide taxi-like services that enable passengers to arrange rides on short notice using a smartphone app, they are exempt from following the same guidelines and regulations. The two companies argue that taxi drivers typically spend around 70,000 miles annually on the road, whereas most Uber and Lyft drivers are part-time, so their cars are used much less.
Recently, it has been reported that more rideshare drivers are now full-time, placing them on the road equally as much as taxi drivers. Recently bills have been signed into law regulating how app-based companies like Uber and Lyft operate and are insured.
Uber and Lyft drivers are screened for things like a safe driving record and serious criminal charges. The requirements are name, date of birth, social security number, driver’s license number, and a copy of their driver’s license.
Lyft’s insurance company adjusters should contact you within a few days of filing your report. Lyft maintains a $1 million insurance policy to cover passenger damages. The company’s insurance will only pay your damages if you were logged into the driver app at the time.
You will be eligible for different levels of coverage depending on what phase of the ride you were on. If you need help negotiating with Lyft’s insurance company, get in touch with our Louisiana rideshare accident lawyers.
Uber and Lyft accidents can quickly escalate into complex legal matters. Lyft or Uber may deny your claim because the company alleges your fault for the car crash or for some other reason that doesn’t fit your situation. Lyft’s insurance might not cover all of your damages. An at-fault third party could present the opportunity to sue for damages. The best way to sort through all your potential options for financial recovery is with help from reputable Baton Rouge Lyft and Uber accident lawyers.
Murphy Law Firm has years of experience handling all types of car accident claims. Since the advent of Lyft, Uber, Sidecar, and other rideshare services, we’ve been fast to offer our personal injury expertise to rideshare accident victims throughout Louisiana. We aren’t afraid to go up against Lyft’s insurance company, private insurers, product manufacturers, and other parties in pursuit of fair compensation. Get more information about your recent Lyft accident during a free case evaluation with our rideshare accident lawyers.
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