White Plains Lyft Accident Lawyers

Lyft Injury Attorneys in White Plains Seek Financial Recovery and Justice for Injured Clients Throughout New York, Including Westchester County, Bronx County, Rockland County, and NYC

Lyft ranks as one of the most popular rideshare services in the New York City metro area. While Lyft provides a convenient transportation alternative for people to get to and from work, school, or a night on the town, Lyft drivers are just as capable of making negligent mistakes behind the wheel as any other motorist. After you have been injured in an accident while riding in a Lyft or being hit by a Lyft driver, you deserve to recover compensation for your expenses and losses. Let the White Plains Lyft accident lawyers of Marvin A, Cooper, P.C., pursue your legal options.

With over 60 years of combined legal experience, our team of attorneys works hard to secure maximum results for accident victims throughout NYC and New York. We provide a caring, empathetic environment at our firm aimed at allowing us to relate to you and understand your needs, concerns, and goals, no matter your background or where you’re from. When you need an advocate who will fight for your recovery, you can trust us to be responsive to your needs and offer honest and understandable legal advice that empowers you to make the best decision for your interests. 

Reach out to Marvin A. Cooper, P.C., for a free initial consultation to learn more about your compensation options from our Lyft injury attorneys in White Plains, NY, after a crash involving a Lyft vehicle. Turn to our firm to help you secure the maximum compensation you need and deserve for your recovery. 

Common Causes of Lyft Accidents in New York

Lyft drivers have numerous demands on them while on duty. As a result, drivers may engage in a wide variety of negligent or reckless behavior, including:

• Speeding
• Reckless driving
• Aggressive driving/road rage
• Stopping in an active roadway/double parking
• Failing to  signal or check mirrors before changing lanes or turning
• Tailgating/following too closely
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Distracted driving, including driving while looking at a cell phone or navigation screen
• Drowsy/fatigued driving due to working long shifts or driving late at night
• Failing to yield the right of way to traffic or pedestrians
• Failure to obtain vehicle maintenance 

Lyft’s Insurance Coverage

Lyft is required to provide its drivers with insurance coverage that meets the minimum requirements set forth by Section 1693 of the New York Vehicle & Traffic Law. Minimum insurance coverage varies depending on the Lyft driver’s status:

• When the driver is logged into the Lyft mobile application but does not have an active ride request: $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident of bodily injury coverage, plus $25,000 of property damage coverage
• When the driver has accepted a ride request and is driving to pick up a passenger or has a passenger in the vehicle: $1 million in third-party liability coverage

However, Lyft’s insurance coverage does not apply when a Lyft ride begins in New York City. Instead, Lyft drivers are required to have commercial insurance coverage that complies with the minimum requirements set forth by the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission. The TLC requires drivers to have combined liability insurance coverage of at least $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident. 

The insurance requirements when a vehicle is being used or operated for a transportation network company (TNC), like Lyft, also vary depending on the driver’s status at the time of an accident:

• When the driver is logged into the Lyft mobile application but does not have an active ride request: $75,000 per person/$150,000 per accident of bodily injury coverage, plus $25,000 of property damage coverage
• When the driver has accepted a ride request and is driving to pick up a passenger or has a passenger in the vehicle: $1.25 million of combined liability coverage

The White Plains Lyft Accident Lawyers of Marvin A. Cooper, P.C., Will Work Tirelessly to Secure Maximum Compensation for You

You may be entitled to pursue financial recovery for expenses and losses you sustained due to an accident involving a Lyft vehicle. Let our firm help you secure compensation for your:

• Car repairs
• Lost value of your vehicle if it was totaled in a collision with a Lyft
• Medical and rehabilitation expenses, including hospitalization, surgeries, doctor’s appointments, prescription, and physical/occupational therapy
• Costs of long-term care you need for permanent disabilities resulting from your injuries
• Lost earnings during your recovery from your injuries
• Loss of future income and job benefits if you become permanently disabled from working
• Pain and suffering
• Lost quality of life and emotional distress

You can turn to us to take care of the details of your case while you focus on your physical and emotional recovery. Our team will investigate the accident, identify liable parties and options for financial recovery, document your injuries and losses, and vigorously pursue maximum compensation for you in a settlement or court, if necessary.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation to Go Over Your Legal Rights with Our Lyft Injury Attorneys in White Plains, NY

Contact Marvin A. Cooper, P.C., today for a free, no-obligation claim evaluation to talk to our White Plains Lyft accident lawyers about the process of recovering compensation for your injuries and losses. Let our firm advocate for your rights and help you demand the financial accountability you deserve from at-fault parties and insurers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lyft Accidents in White Plains and Throughout New York