Chatham Township Lyft Accident Attorneys

Lyft serves approximately 29 percent of the rideshare market in the United States. Lyft drivers are available in nearly every state, including New Jersey. Over 20 million active users rely on Lyft for rides each month. 

Chatham Township, New Jersey, offers natural beauty, a small-town community, and an easy commute to Manhattan. An abundance of historical sites also makes Chatham Township a popular tourist destination. 

Whether you’re commuting for work, visiting historical or other sites, seeing friends, or running errands, you may be one of Chatham Township’s many Lyft users. When a Lyft accident occurs, you may wonder what to do and where to seek help. The team at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm is here to assist you.

Causes of Chatham Township Lyft Accidents

Lyft is a popular choice for Chatham Township residents and visitors. Tourists eager to see historical sites or parks throughout Chatham Township often choose Lyft because they’re unfamiliar with the area. Residents may use Lyft to travel to and from work, run errands, go to school, or make other needed trips. 

Lyft users simply open the Lyft app, check for available rides near them, and request a ride. The app shows the user the driver’s information and the expected time of arrival. The app also handles payments conveniently for both rider and driver. 

As with any auto accident, a Lyft crash can result from one or more causes. Common causes of Chatham Township Lyft accidents include:

• Driver distraction. Any driver can become distracted on the road. Lyft drivers may be distracted by navigation systems, conversations, or their own attempts to navigate the roads. Other drivers may be distracted, causing an accident that an alert Lyft driver cannot prevent. 
• Speeding. Lyft’s “pay per ride provided” model pressures Lyft drivers to complete rides efficiently. For some drivers, “efficiency” turns into a willingness to exceed speed limits or drive too fast for conditions. Other speeding drivers on Chatham Township roads can also cause a crash with a Lyft vehicle, even if the Lyft driver is driving at safe and legal speeds. 
• Drunk driving. Many Lyft passengers choose Lyft so they can drink without worrying about the need to drive. Unfortunately, this means many Lyft drivers are on the roads when drunk drivers are more common – and those drivers can easily cause a crash.

There may be other types of causes that also produce Lyft accidents each year. Regardless of the details of a Lyft accident, it’s best to discuss your incident with our experienced personal injury attorneys at Todd J. Leonard Law Firm. Our team can evaluate the details of your unique Lyft accident case, the serious injuries that you or others sustained, and develop the best recovery plan to help you get back on your feet. 

Common Injuries in Chatham Township Lyft Accidents

Many people who experience car accidents suffer multiple injuries. Injuries can range from mild bumps or bruises to severe, life-threatening damage. Common injuries in Chatham Township car accidents include:

• Head and brain injuries
• Neck, back, and spinal cord injuries
• Bruises and lacerations
• Broken bones
• Internal bleeding or damage to internal organs
• Scarring and disfigurement

Psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress symptoms, can also occur. These symptoms may require professional treatment as well. Appropriate compensation for serious injuries accounts for not only the long-term impact, but the medical care that may be required in the future.

How a Chatham Township Lyft Accident Attorney Can Help You Seek Compensation

After a car accident, an injured person faces many losses. Some losses can be calculated from receipts, bills, and similar paperwork. Others are harder to calculate but just as real. 

Common losses that can be compensated in a Chatham Township Lyft accident claim include:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering

Lyft requires its drivers to carry insurance that meets New Jersey’s minimum policy requirements. In addition, Lyft provides some coverage for accidents. Lyft’s coverage varies, however, depending on the circumstances of the accident.

For example, a Lyft driver who is logged in to Lyft and waiting for a ride request is covered by Lyft’s third-party liability insurance. This coverage offers $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for bodily injury, as well as $25,000 per accident for property damage. 

When a Lyft driver has a passenger in the vehicle, Lyft’s coverage for combined bodily injury and property damage rises to $1.5 million, including uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. This $1.5 million covers both the Lyft driver and passengers. 

Navigating insurance claims after a Lyft crash can be challenging. Insurance companies may argue over who should cover which losses – and leave you without needed help in a difficult time. An experienced Lyft accident attorney can help you secure the compensation you need and deserve.

How An Experienced Lyft Injury Attorney in Chatham Township Can Help

Lyft can be a convenient and reliable alternative to other forms of transportation. However, it takes only one accident to fill your life with inconvenience, uncertainty, and fear. 

The team at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm can help. Our experienced Lyft accident attorneys help our clients in Chatham Township:

• Understand their legal rights,
• Gather information and investigate their claim, 
• Build a claim for full, fair compensation, and
• Navigate insurance company requirements, negotiations, and courtroom trials when needed to secure needed compensation. 

For more than 30 years, we have been helping clients who have been seriously injured in all types of accidents. We are a five-star rated law firm, recovering a total of more than $100 million on behalf of our clients.

We will do our best to hold the negligent driver fully accountable for their actions and get you the justice you deserve. We recognize the challenges you face as a result of a serious motor vehicle crash and are uniquely positioned to protect your rights and help you through the recovery process.

To learn more, contact our office today at 973-920-7900 or use our online form for a free consultation. Speak directly to a knowledgeable Chatham County injury lawyer with experience handling Lyft accident claims.