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Car accidents occur at an alarming rate on San Diego roadways. Some victims who are involved in an accident learn immediately after that one of the drivers involved was a Lyft driver. Like any car accident, a victim can suffer a serious injury, and they may not know where to turn for help. Instead of wondering what your rights are, you should seek advice from an attorney who has experience handling all types of roadway accidents in San Diego, including Lyft accidents.
If you are a victim of a San Diego Lyft Accident, you can contact a San Diego Lyft Accident Attorney at the Law Offices of Gomez Trial Attorneys today for help. We can provide you information about your rights, explain your options, and help chart a path to the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
OUR EXPERIENCED SAN DIEGO LYFT ACCIDENT LAWYERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
When you have been involved in an accident on San Diego roadways, an experienced attorney can make a difference in how much compensation you might recover. At Gomez Trial Attorneys, we are proud of our strong track record of obtaining substantial settlements and court judgments for our clients.
- Rideshare auto accident – Recovered a settlement of $1,000,000
- Auto accidents involving brain injury – Secured a settlement of $5,200,000 and a jury settlement of $13,500,000 in two different cases
- Auto accidents with bone injury – Recovered $1,700,000 in two different jury verdicts
- Auto accident victim compensation – Settled a claim for $2,900,000 out of court
COMMON INJURIES SUFFERED IN SAN DIEGO LYFT ACCIDENTS
If you review The California Office of Traffic Safety records, you will see there were nearly 10,000 accident victims in 2016. Every accident is different, and the types of injuries suffered by victims depend on numerous factors. The speed at which the vehicles were travelling, the type of impact, and weather conditions may all impact the type of injuries suffered in a San Diego Lyft accident. Some accident victims will suffer:- Back and neck injuries – Typical in sideswipe and rear end collisions, victims who suffer back or neck injuries often face long-term recovery and could suffer pain for the rest of their lives.
- Broken bones – The more serious the accident, the more likely a victim is to suffer a broken bone. Legs, arms, pelvis fractures can wreak havoc on a victim’s life and could mean they are facing upwards of two to three months out of work while recovering.
- Head injuries – Unfortunately, one of the most terrifying injuries you can suffer during a car accident is a head injury. Too often, victims bang their heads on their steering wheels, or they are thrust forward into the dashboard or windshield, resulting in brain injury. Even without an impact, the jolt of an accident can cause a TBI. Traumatic brain injuries can have life-long consequences for victims.
ESTABLISHING FAULT FOLLOWING A SAN DIEGO LYFT ACCIDENT

- Lyft driver – Rideshare drivers, like any driver, can be reckless, intoxicated, driving drowsy, or get distracted. The driver who fails to use caution when they have a passenger is a danger to everyone on San Diego roadways.
- Rideshare company – Like a taxi company, a rideshare company must ensure that its drivers are qualified to operate a Lyft. This means they should have clean driving records. However, as we have learned through the media, rideshare services hide data about their drivers and often, when a driver is responsible for an accident, we learn they have a poor driving record but were allowed to operate as a Lyft driver anyway.
RECOVERING DAMAGES FOR YOUR INJURIES AFTER A SAN DIEGO LYFT ACCIDENT
Victims of any type of car accident face a long road to recovery. This can mean losing time from work, being unable to carry out simple household tasks, repeated trips to see a doctor, specialist, or rehabilitation specialist. Additionally, victims may be required to have specific tests, depending on the types of injuries they have suffered. Financially, the road to recovery is expensive. Some of the compensation you may be able to collect following a San Diego Lyft accident includes:- Medical expenses – Your medical expenses after a Lyft accident includes your emergency room visit, ambulance if necessary, and treatment you receive immediately for your injuries. However, your expenses are often far more significant: Doctors may prescribe antibiotics for infections, pain killers, specialized equipment such as crutches, walkers, or hospital beds. Just because you are at home does not mean these expenses stop. Your medical expenses for any treatment related to your illness, regardless of how long they last, should be paid for by the parties responsible for your injuries.
- Lost wages – If you are only out of work a day or two, it may not seem like a big deal. However, if you suffered extensive injuries in a Lyft accident, you may be forced to remain out of work for weeks, months, or even indefinitely. Your family should not have to bear the brunt of this loss of wages. The parties responsible for your injuries should be held responsible for lost wages.
- Pain and suffering – Victims suffering from the trauma of a car accident often are left with serious pain. This is particularly true if you have suffered a back or neck injury, traumatic brain injury, or broken bones. In some cases, you may be entitled to a cash award for your pain and suffering.
INSURERS SEEK TO MINIMIZE A SETTLEMENT AFTER A SAN DIEGO LYFT ACCIDENT
Insurance companies have only one goal after a Lyft accident claim is filed by a victim. They wish to make sure they must only pay the minimum amount in damages to protect their bottom lines. Keep in mind, this often involves putting into practice some tactics that start with insurance adjusters. First, insurance adjusters know you have a limited time to file an accident lawsuit. In California, that means you have two years from the date of the accident to file a San Diego Lyft accident lawsuit. This time is significantly less if one of the possible reasons for your injuries involves a government entity: For example, poorly maintained roads contributed to the accident causing your injuries. This means an adjuster will stall their investigation, make you several offers to attempt to earn your trust, and otherwise spend time making you spin your wheels so you cannot move forward. Once the insurance adjuster knows they can no longer stall, they will attempt a few other tactics, including low-ball settlement offers. These offers are likely to improve slightly in the weeks following an accident. However, these offers also come with strings attached. Primarily, if an offer is made and accepted, the insurance company asks you to sign a waiver. These waivers are dangerous: Basically, what a waiver is asking you to do is forfeit your rights to seek additional compensation, even if the settlement did not cover your eventual, total financial losses. At Gomez Trial Attorneys, we always encourage San Diego Lyft accident survivors to make sure that, before they accept any settlement, they have the documentation reviewed by an experienced attorney. There are a few reasons for this: first, you want to make sure the settlement is fair, and second, you want to make sure you are not forfeiting any important rights. In every case where you suffer injuries in a roadway accident, you should seek legal guidance before you even speak with an insurance company, and you should never sign documents they provide without having the documents reviewed by an attorney.THE COST OF OUR SAN DIEGO LYFT ACCIDENT LAWYERS? YOU PAY US NOTHING.
When you are injured and out of work, the last thing you want to think about is how you are going to find the money to pay for an attorney. The good news for San Diego Lyft accident victims is that you can usually find an attorney to represent you without paying any upfront attorney fees. Initially, you are entitled to seek information from Gomez Trial Attorneys through a no-cost consultation. During the consultation, the attorney will ask you various questions to determine the circumstances of your accident. They will also offer you some guidance on what options you may have available to pursue compensation. Should you decide Gomez Trial Attorneys is the right law firm to handle your San Diego Lyft accident claim, we will then discuss fees. Remember that, in most cases, we can take your case on a contingency fee basis. What this means for you is that you will not pay any lawyer’s fees up-front to have us represent your interests. Instead, our fees will be recovered only as a portion of any settlement or judgment we can secure on your behalf. The fact is most victims do better when an attorney is involved in their Lyft accident claims. Insurance companies know when you have sought legal assistance that you are not going to sit back and accept their first low-ball offer. When an attorney advocates for you, you can usually secure a better settlement. Additionally, if your attorney and you agree the offer an insurer makes is insufficient, you will be working with an attorney who is ready to take your case to trial.LYFT ACCIDENT FAQS
WHAT SHOULD I DO FOLLOWING A SAN DIEGO LYFT ACCIDENT?
As with any car accident, you need to immediately report the accident to the police. Making this call will also assure emergency responders arrive at the scene to provide medical care to anyone who is injured during the accident. This step also provides important documentation including the names and contact information for all drivers. As a victim of the accident, you should also take a few extra steps. First, make sure you have the name of all drivers, their addresses and telephone number, and their license and insurance information. This will be required to file an insurance claim. If at all possible, you should also seek to obtain information from any person who witnessed the accident. If you are in an area where there are traffic cameras, make note of the same—obtaining the camera footage can help prove who was at fault during the accident. If you are physically capable of doing so, photographs of the area including traffic signals, damage to the vehicles involved, and where appropriate, photos of injuries can also be helpful to obtain. Fortunately, today, most of us have technology at our fingertips to help us take great photos simply using our cell phones.HOW ARE SAN DIEGO LYFT ACCIDENTS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CAR ACCIDENTS?
Any car accident is bad—someone is at fault, someone is injured, someone has sustained serious property damage. However, when one of the vehicles involved is a Lyft, the entire accident becomes far more complicated in terms of liability. Drivers have different “stages” when Lyft is involved. According to their website, the insurance coverage offered by the company kicks in depending on the drivers’ stage. These are: As you can see, there are times when the driver’s personal insurance covers any accident where they are at fault, and there are other times when it may be necessary to file a third-party claim. Lyft drivers (and passengers) are also required to file an accident report with Lyft when they are involved in an accident. Because of these complexities, anyone in the San Diego area should seek the guidance of a car accident attorney following any Lyft accident.ARE SAN DIEGO LYFT DRIVERS REQUIRED TO PASS ANY SPECIAL TRAINING BEFORE DRIVING?
No! Anyone who has a clean driving record, can pass a background check, and meets the other criteria set up by Lyft is eligible to be a Lyft driver. Remember, many Lyft drivers are “moonlighting” and picking up passengers or packages to make ends meet. Oftentimes, these drivers are working full-time jobs or may work multiple part-time jobs. Like everyone, they are simply trying to make ends meet. The problem is that their schedules often mean they are more likely to be involved in accidents due to specific causes.WHAT SPECIFIC CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS ARE MORE COMMON WITH SAN DIEGO LYFT DRIVERS?
We all know some most common causes of car accidents on San Diego roadways. However, Lyft drivers are more likely to be involved in an accident caused by:- Drowsy driving – As previously indicated, Lyft drivers are often using the job to moonlight and earn extra money. In many cases, this means a driver may have already worked an eight-hour day before they “signed in” to drive. Lyft drivers may be more likely to be drowsy behind the wheel putting themselves, their passengers, and other drivers at risk.
- Distracted driving – Lyft drivers make money when they are carrying a package or a passenger. They are notified of pending pickups using a cell phone application. Additionally, they often use their cell phones as a GPS, which means they are more likely to be paying less attention to the roads.
- Inexperienced drivers – While a taxi operator, or a big rig operator requires hours, and in some cases, months of training, there is no training requirement for a Lyft driver. Provided the driver meets the “age” requirements in their area, 25 in California, there are no other “strict” training requirements.
WHO IS LIABLE FOR A SAN DIEGO LYFT ACCIDENT?

I SUFFERED A SERIOUS INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING A LYFT IN SAN DIEGO. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Immediately after you see a physician, you need to file an insurance claim with the insurer of the responsible party. Once you file this claim, you would be best served to contact a car accident attorney immediately for advice. If the at-fault person is a Lyft driver, it is even more important you seek legal help. This process is going to be complicated, and the insurance company is not there to be your friend or your advocate.WHY IS AN INSURANCE CLAIM INVOLVING AN AT-FAULT SAN DIEGO LYFT DRIVER SO COMPLICATED?

WHAT SHOULD I AVOID WHEN SPEAKING WITH AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER?
In nearly all cases, the best option is to refer adjusters to our attorneys! Avoid doing these things when you speak with an insurance adjuster:- Giving recorded statements – A recorded statement could potentially be used against you during the settlement process. Largely this is because of the types of questions you will be asked by an adjuster. This does not mean you do not have a valid claim, it merely means the adjuster is good at their job.
- Avoid signing documents – You may be asked to sign a medical release form. Use caution because chances are the insurance company will be looking for more than your records from the accident that caused your injury. Sometimes, insurers believe they can escape part or full liability by claiming your injuries existed before the accident.
WHAT DAMAGES CAN I COLLECT AFTER A SAN DIEGO LYFT ACCIDENT?
In California, you have the right to seek compensation under three categories: Economic losses, non-economic losses, and punitive damages. Punitive damages are unusual because they are meant solely as a deterrent. Only in particularly egregious cases are they awarded by the court, since they are used to send a message to others that a behavior is unacceptable. Non-economic damages present challenges because they are often subjective and hard to measure. For example, it is difficult to explain to someone why you no longer enjoy going for a Sunday afternoon drive following being involved in an accident. Other non-economic damages could include mental anguish, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering. Again, these can be difficult to establish without expert assistance. Economic damages are the clearest damages to show following a car accident. Economic damages you may collect include:- Medical costs – Any costs associated with your care immediately following a Lyft accident including taking an ambulance to the hospital, X-rays and other tests, inpatient care, and medications. However, for those who suffer a serious injury, there may be additional follow-up care including surgery, follow up with specialists, and more. Medical bills do not necessarily have an end date, your claim should include full payment of all medical costs.
- Rehabilitation services – If your injuries are serious enough to result in your being unable to do the job you had at the time of the accident; you may file a claim for rehabilitation services to help you seek work options. Additionally, depending on the types of injuries, rehabilitation may not be optional—for example, a spinal injury, broken bones, and other injuries may require rehabilitation therapy, which should also be covered.
- Personal property damage – The cost of replacing or repairing your vehicle, or damage you may have suffered to property that was in your car at the time of the accident, may also be part of your claim.
- Household services costs – If you were responsible for certain household duties you can no longer do because of an injury, you may seek compensation for the costs of someone else doing them. For example, if you watch a child while someone in the house works and you are unable to do so, you may have to hire someone to supervise the child while you are recovering.
- Other out-of-pocket costs – Transportation to and from doctors’ visits, the cost of installing a ramp so you can get in and out of your home, wheelchairs, and other medical devices can be expensive. These are costs you may be able to recover with a San Diego Lyft accident lawsuit.
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