What Happens if You Get Into an Accident With a Lyft Driver in New Jersey?
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According to Business Insider, the advent of Uber and Lyft has increased the number of motor vehicle fatalities and fatal accidents by 3%. Correlation is not, of course, causation, but it may serve as a stark reminder that people do get into accidents with Uber and Lyft drivers.
Fortunately, you do have the right to compensation if you get into an accident where a negligent Uber or Lyft driver were at fault. From your own perspective the case will function much like any other personal injury case. The only thing that will change is whether or not the driver’s personal insurance policy covers the accident or the ridesharing insurance takes over.
Ridesharing insurance does bring the benefit of having higher limits. If the driver is logged in and has been matched with a passenger then the insurance makes $1.5 million in bodily injury, death, and property damage liability coverage available. That means your suit could cost up to that much and that total amount would be available to help you pay your medical bills, lost wages, and more.
New Jersey is a no-fault state so there are instances where your own auto insurance policy will take care of those expenses for you.
Whether you have the right to sue can depend on the coverage you’ve purchased. If you have coverage with an unlimited right to sue then you can proceed as normal. If you have claimed the limited right to sue you can only sue if you suffer from dismemberment, significant disfigurement, significant scarring, displaced fractures, the loss of a fetus, or permanent injuries.
If a personal injury case is appropriate you can be compensated for medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, expenses associated with the accident, property damage, pain, and suffering. If the rideshare driver was breaking the law at the time of the accident, such as by drinking and driving, then you may be able to pursue a punitive damages claim.
After the accident the steps will be much the same as they would have been if you had been driving yourself. Get the name and insurance information of the other driver
If you’ve been injured in an accident, don’t leave your case to chance. Contact our law office to schedule a free consultation today.
See also:
What Uber and Lyft Drivers Need to Know About Auto Accident Claims
Injured New Jersey Uber or Lyft Passenger?
Do All New Jersey Car Accidents Require Help From a Personal Injury Attorney
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According to Business Insider, the advent of Uber and Lyft has increased the number of motor vehicle fatalities and fatal accidents by 3%. Correlation is not, of course, causation, but it may serve as a stark reminder that people do get into accidents with Uber and Lyft drivers.
Fortunately, you do have the right to compensation if you get into an accident where a negligent Uber or Lyft driver were at fault. From your own perspective the case will function much like any other personal injury case. The only thing that will change is whether or not the driver’s personal insurance policy covers the accident or the ridesharing insurance takes over.
Ridesharing insurance does bring the benefit of having higher limits. If the driver is logged in and has been matched with a passenger then the insurance makes $1.5 million in bodily injury, death, and property damage liability coverage available. That means your suit could cost up to that much and that total amount would be available to help you pay your medical bills, lost wages, and more.
New Jersey is a no-fault state so there are instances where your own auto insurance policy will take care of those expenses for you.
Whether you have the right to sue can depend on the coverage you’ve purchased. If you have coverage with an unlimited right to sue then you can proceed as normal. If you have claimed the limited right to sue you can only sue if you suffer from dismemberment, significant disfigurement, significant scarring, displaced fractures, the loss of a fetus, or permanent injuries.
If a personal injury case is appropriate you can be compensated for medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, expenses associated with the accident, property damage, pain, and suffering. If the rideshare driver was breaking the law at the time of the accident, such as by drinking and driving, then you may be able to pursue a punitive damages claim.
After the accident the steps will be much the same as they would have been if you had been driving yourself. Get the name and insurance information of the other driver
If you’ve been injured in an accident, don’t leave your case to chance. Contact our law office to schedule a free consultation today.
See also:
What Uber and Lyft Drivers Need to Know About Auto Accident Claims
Injured New Jersey Uber or Lyft Passenger?
Do All New Jersey Car Accidents Require Help From a Personal Injury Attorney