Lyft Car Accident Lawyer NYC Maximizing Recovery for Lyft Crash Victims
Lyft's insurance works differently depending on when the crash happened — waiting for a ride, driving to pickup, or carrying passengers. Our NYC Lyft accident attorneys know exactly which coverage applies and how to get you every dollar.
Our NYC Lyft accident attorneys have recovered over $55 million for rideshare crash victims across the five boroughs.
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Understanding Lyft's Multi-Period Insurance Coverage
Lyft provides different insurance coverage depending on what the driver was doing when the crash occurred. App off: only the driver's personal policy. App on, waiting for request: contingent liability coverage applies. En route to pickup or ride in progress: $1.5 million commercial coverage applies.
Our attorneys know how to determine which Lyft insurance period applied and which policy is primary. We also investigate whether the driver's personal policy, Lyft's commercial policy, or your own UM/UIM coverage provides the best recovery path.
- App off: Driver's personal auto insurance only
- App on, waiting: Contingent liability coverage
- En route / ride in progress: $1.5 million commercial
- Your own UM/UIM coverage as secondary
- Uninsured motorist coverage for hit-and-run
All Victims Covered
Lyft Passengers, Other Drivers, Pedestrians & Cyclists
If you were a Lyft passenger during an active ride, you have access to Lyft's $1.5 million commercial policy — the strongest coverage available. If you were driving another vehicle and a Lyft driver hit you, we determine which insurance period applied and pursue the appropriate coverage.
Pedestrians and cyclists struck by Lyft vehicles also have strong claims. We investigate the driver's app status at the time of impact, identify all applicable coverage layers, and negotiate aggressively with multiple insurers to ensure full compensation.
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Results That Speak for Themselves
$3.5M
Lyft Passenger Spinal Injury
Rideshare crash on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway during active ride
$3.0M
Other Driver vs Lyft
Lyft driver ran stop sign in Queens, commercial policy paid full limits
$2.7M
Pedestrian Struck by Lyft
Lyft struck pedestrian in Manhattan crosswalk during ride in progress
$2.4M
Lyft Cyclist Accident
Lyft turned into bike lane on First Avenue, cyclist suffered TBI
$2.1M
Multi-Vehicle Lyft Crash
Lyft rear-ended on Staten Island Expressway, passenger injured
$1.8M
Lyft Hit-and-Run
Lyft driver fled after collision, UM coverage plus Lyft policy pursued
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
“My Lyft driver crashed into a parked car. Lyft denied coverage. My attorney found their $1.5 million policy and got me every dollar.”
Marcus B.
Greenwich Village, NY · Lyft Passenger
“A Lyft driver ran a stop sign and totaled my car. Lyft said he was off-app. My lawyer proved he was en route and got the full policy.”
Mei L.
Flushing, Queens · Other Driver
“I was crossing First Avenue when a Lyft hit me. My attorney got the commercial policy plus my UM coverage for a total of $2.7 million.”
Angela D.
Upper East Side, NY · Pedestrian
“A Lyft turned into the bike lane and I hit my head. My lawyer proved negligence and got me $2.4 million for my traumatic brain injury.”
David K.
Chelsea, NY · Cyclist
“A chain-reaction crash on the Expressway injured me in a Lyft. My attorney identified every liable party and I got $2.1 million.”
Lisa W.
Staten Island, NY · Lyft Passenger
“The Lyft driver hit me and tried to leave. My attorney tracked him down through the app and recovered $1.8 million.”
James T.
Long Island, NY · Hit-and-Run Victim
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