Using a Lyft rideshare service is increasingly common, as it certainly can save you time, ease frustrations when driving in Flint traffic, and even reduce fuel costs. When you step into that vehicle, you expect the driver to keep you safe. When they fail, we step in.
At White Law PLLC, our Lyft accident lawyer in Flint becomes the advocate you need on your side. Set up a free consultation. It costs you nothing but provides you with answers. Our Flint car accident lawyer can answer your questions. We have over 20 years of combined experience.
Why Lyft Accidents Happen in Flint
Whether you hope to avoid Downtown Flint when heading out to see a show, go to a concert, or spend time with friends, or you need a lift to the Bishop International Airport, the use of a rideshare service makes sense. These drivers do not have any additional driving skills beyond those of other motorists on the road.
That is why accidents like the following often cause serious injuries:
- Distracted driving, including the use of phones, navigational devices, eating, or heated arguments
- Drug or alcohol intoxication
- Fatigue from operating for numerous hours at a time
- Vehicle breakdown due to mechanical failures or poor maintenance
- Aggressive driving, including tailgating, speeding, or illegal lane changes
- Poor weather conditions, especially combinations of speeding or reckless operation, along with snow or ice
We investigate the case thoroughly to better understand what happened and why. This information allows us to build a robust case against all parties at fault. With guidance from our Flint Lyft accident attorney, you receive fair treatment because we do not stop at surface-level details. Our Flint personal injury lawyer gets answers.
Your Fight Is Our Fight
Who Is Liable for Your Lyft Accident in Flint
To determine fault, our lawyers will review all accident-related data, including photos, witness statements, and your statements, to understand what took place. We also need to consider that Lyft drivers are independent contractors, not employees, so the rideshare company is not always responsible.
First, because Michigan is a no-fault state, most drivers must file a claim with their own insurer, regardless of who caused the accident. If your damages are much more serious than the value of your vehicle insurance, you may be able to file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance coverage.
The complexity in these cases stems from what was happening at the time of the accident. To file a lawsuit against Lyft itself, the at-fault driver must have been providing a service at the time of the accident by logging into the website and accepting a ride request. If the driver is not operating for Lyft by providing a service at the time of the accident, only the driver’s personal liability insurance covers your losses. In either case, we can help you hold them accountable.
Other Parties Could Be at Fault
It is also important to know about other parties. For example, the city for failing to maintain roads, or another driver could be at fault for your injuries as well. In these situations, we seek legal action against those parties for the losses you are facing due to no fault of your own. Expect us to be aggressive in seeking comprehensive protection for your rights.
We’re not just lawyers. We’re passionate advocates who will ensure that your voice is heard and your rights are protected.
Complex Injuries Require Legal Guidance
If you are in a fender bender with a Lyft driver, suffered no injuries, and had no damage, moving on without an attorney may be an option. However, many victims of these accidents, including pedestrians or bike riders struck by a vehicle, suffer incredibly severe injuries leading to a lifetime of pain and suffering. Some of the complex injury cases we handle include:
- Whiplash
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck and back pain
- Internal organ injuries
- Concussions
- Paralysis
- Complex fractures
- Full loss of mobility
- Loss of life
After a Lyft accident causes you to suffer, schedule a free consultation with our legal team. We work on your behalf to better understand what took place and why. Then we build a claim that holds every party accountable for what happened to you.
We know how to get our clients the results they need in the toughest legal arenas.
What Your Lyft Claim May Be Worth
Many factors contribute to the financial claim you can make after a Lyft accident, including the severity of your injuries, whether you are partially at fault, or the type of long-term implications you have. We look at all of the ways that these accidents could impact you, including your physical health, mental well-being, and finances. Some of the losses you may be able to seek include:
- All medical expenses resulting from the accident and your full recovery efforts
- Future medical costs you are likely to have from the injuries you sustained
- Lost time at work due to being unable to work while you heal
- Loss of consortium for damage to relationships for any reason
- Loss of quality of life, clearly evident when you lose mobility or struggle with life-changing conditions
- Property damage to your vehicle, if applicable
- Pain and suffering for all you are going through now and into the future
Under Michigan’s statute of limitations (MCL – Section 600.5805) for most types of personal injuries, including Lyft accidents, victims have three years from the date of the accident to take action. Failing to act within that allowed time means the court cannot hold those who did this to you accountable.
Note that the time limits may differ in your case, but our legal team will explain them thoroughly and then begin building your claim.
You will always work directly with your attorney throughout your case.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Lyft Accident Attorney in Flint
You are facing health and well-being challenges due to another person’s mistakes, and you want answers and restitution. We can help you at White Law PLLC. We bring years of experience and an award-winning reputation to your work. Let’s talk about your accident and your right to compensation.
Call our Flint Lyft accident lawyer now to discuss your case openly and with transparency. Let us build a claim for you so we can focus on healing.
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