Determining Fault After a Lyft Accident in Los Angeles

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Rideshare apps like Lyft and Uber have changed the face of modern transportation. Almost everyone now has access to transportation—even in areas that were not previously served by taxis, buses, or other public transportation. Of course, like any other type of transportation, rideshare companies come with risks. If you are involved in an accident while riding in or sharing the road with a Lyft vehicle, determining fault is one of the most critical steps in your journey toward compensation.

Fault matters because it directly impacts how much compensation you can get for injuries, lost wages, pain and suffering, and similar damages. California uses a comparative negligence approach—you can often recover, even if you share some responsibility and are less than 50 percent at fault, but the court will reduce your compensation by the percentage of responsibility.

Rideshare accidents are similar to other car accidents in terms of deciding which driver is at fault. However, determining fault after a Lyft accident in Los Angeles can be more complex because, in addition to the driver, the rideshare company and others may share responsibility. To get the correct compensation for your injuries, you need to identify all liable parties.

Our experienced team of Lyft accident attorneys can handle this for you so that you can focus on your recovery. At My Guy Cy, we harness the power of AI to level the playing field, enabling us to take on large rideshare and tech companies with precision and efficiency. Our innovative approach ensures you have the tools and support necessary to secure the justice you deserve.

Who Can Be at Fault in a Lyft Accident?

Deciding who is at fault after a wreck with a Lyft involves looking at multiple parts of the story. Potentially liable parties include:

• The Lyft driver
• Other drivers
• Lyft
• Municipalities
• Construction companies
• Others sharing the road

Drivers are the most likely culprit when it comes to responsibility for a car accident. If a driver causes a collision, then that driver is responsible for the damages. This is true whether the driver is a third party or the Lyft driver. However, when it comes to rideshare accidents, the situation becomes more complex.

Lyft will attempt to shield itself from liability for accidents involving its drivers, but it does carry substantial insurance policies that can come into play in many cases. At My Guy Cy, we have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to litigate against big tech companies, going well beyond the typical approach of suing the driver alone.

However, not every Lyft accident is the driver’s fault. Motorcycle riders, cyclists, and pedestrians routinely share the road. They may be liable for a wreck. If so, those scenarios can make seeking compensation more complicated since cyclists and pedestrians do not carry liability insurance for their use of the road.

Finally, third parties may have a share of the blame. If the vehicle is defective or improperly maintained, the vehicle manufacturer or mechanic may share responsibility for the crash. The city—or other government agency—responsible for road maintenance may share responsibility, and so could the construction company or other jobs doing maintenance.

It is an attorney’s job to identify every party who could share liability when determining fault for an LA Lyft accident.

Rideshare Insurance Policies

Lyft provides coverage for its drivers, which applies when the driver is on duty. Drivers are on duty when they are driving passengers for the rideshare company. They can also be considered on duty when they are available to take rides, drive to pick up a passenger, or otherwise engage in work for the rideshare company. Lyft will try to avoid liability, but if the driver is logged into the app and working at the time of the accident, victims can have access to a very large insurance policy.

Another challenge passengers may face is getting insurance information. Since passengers are not the drivers in an accident, it may not occur to them to get insurer information or collect driver information at the time of a crash. However, that information can be critical to pursuing a claim. Tracking down that information is part of what a lawyer does when trying to identify who is at fault for a Lyft collision in Los Angeles.

Our Attorneys Can Help Determine Who Is Responsible for a Lyft Accident in Los Angeles

Any car accident can be overwhelming. When it involves Lyft or another rideshare company, dealing with the aftermath can be even more frustrating. At My Guy Cy, our lawyers will not only help with determining fault after a Lyft accident in Los Angeles, but we will also fight aggressively for the compensation you deserve.

Call today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our dedicated legal professionals. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t owe us anything unless we win your case.