LYFT PASSENGER CAR ACCIDENT MN ATTORNEY
Lyft is a popular ride share service in Minnesota. Our car accident lawyers have been contacted by a number of people in a crash while riding a Lyft vehicle. That is no reflection on Lyft. With so many Lyft drivers on the road, there are going to be some accidents. We handle injury cases involving Lyft and Uber vehicles. This includes car crashes and accidents where someone driving for Lyft hits a bicycle or pedestrian.
Lyft is a modern method of hailing a taxi with the use of a Smart phone. Using an app and your phone’s GPS, you can click and connect with the nearest available Lyft driver. You can even track the progress of your driver until they get to your location. Unlike the traditional taxi driver who may work for a company that owns a fleet of cars, Lyft drivers use their own personal vehicle to transport passengers. They can work as many or as few hours per days as they want. Lyft drivers set their own schedule by logging into the system when they are ready to work.
CAR ACCIDENT INJURY LYFT INSURANCE
So, what happens if you are an injured passenger riding in a Lyft car in Minnesota? Which insurance pays your medical bills and other compensation? The answer depends on several variables. Lyft (the company) has its own auto insurance, as does the owner and driver of the Lyft vehicle. So if the Lyft driver was at fault, their insurance will pay.
Of course, if the other driver caused the collision while you were in the Lyft car, the other driver’s insurance may also be responsible for paying for your injuries. Also, if you own a vehicle, your insurance may be responsible for paying some of the benefits you have from your own policy.
Because Lyft is still relatively new to Minnesota, there are few laws that directly address a ´Lyft’ vehicle. This can make some of the insurance issues more complicated. Therefore, it is important to contact an attorney if you are injured in a Lyft car accident to make sure your rights are being protected.
At the Rochlin Law Firm, our lawyershave more than 25 years’ experience successfully representing people injured in an automobile accident throughout MN. If you are a passenger injured in an auto accident while riding in a Lyft car, or you are in your own car hit by a Lyft driver, please call our office to discuss your case. A top car accident attorney will provide you with a free consultation at our offices in Edina, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, or Woodbury. Our lawyers can alsocome to your home and meet with you there.