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Lyft Accident Attorneys in Union County, NJ Available for Legal Advice in Elizabeth, Linden, Plainfield, Summit, Union, Westfield, and Throughout New Jersey
If you have been injured in a collision involving a Lyft driver, you’re not alone. Given the popularity of Lyft and other rideshare services in Union County and throughout New Jersey, accident claims against these corporate entities have garnered national attention. So have the successes of Drazin & Warshaw’s Union County Lyft accident lawyers, who have earned a formidable reputation throughout the legal industry for litigating Lyft and Uber claims.
Motivated by a devastating case for a friend who was injured as an Uber passenger, attorney Justin Drazin founded UberHurtMe.com as one of the nation’s leading resources for victims of Uber and Lyft crashes, violence, and sexual assault. Specializing in motor vehicle accidents with a particular focus on catastrophic injuries, Justin pursues maximum compensation for victims injured in all types of Lyft and Uber accidents and assaults.
Offering skilled legal representation at no upfront cost, our attorneys make getting help for a Lyft accident claim risk-free and accessible for all victims. Contact us today for a free consultation, and gain the advice and comprehensive support you need to initiate a successful claim against Lyft.
Lyft Accidents and Injury Claims in Union County, NJ
In Union County, riders arrange paid rides via the Lyft app for all kinds of purposes, including transportation to Newark Liberty International Airport, the southern portion of which is located in the city of Elizabeth, in Union County. Whether they’re transporting passengers to local medical centers such as Trinitas Hospital and Children’s Specialized Hospital, corporations like Merck & Co. (with its headquarters in Rahway), or the attractions that entertain both locals and out-of-town visitors, Lyft drivers’ actions behind the wheel can impact everyone sharing the road with them.
Lyft accidents in Union County commonly occur on bustling city streets in Elizabeth, Union, and Plainfield, as well as on major highways such as the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95), the Garden State Parkway, I-78, and I-278.
Our firm’s ties to Union County and the surrounding area run deep. Union County is home to one of our firm’s four office locations at 133 Prospect Street in Westfield, NJ. We routinely represent clients throughout the region, helping them secure the compensation they deserve for crashes on Union County roads, as well as other types of accidents.
For victims of Lyft accidents in Union County, it’s important to hold the corporate entity, in addition to the Lyft driver, responsible for injuries. However, from our firsthand experience, Lyft will do its best to ensure it doesn’t have to pay you fair compensation. Our Union County Lyft accident lawyers have a history of successfully litigating cases against the rideshare giant, as well as competitor Uber and other corporate defendants.
Why You Need Lyft Accident Attorneys in Union County, NJ, on Your Side
Lyft is a multi-billion-dollar corporation, but that doesn’t mean you can expect it to take responsibility for accidents caused by its agents (drivers) without a fight. In fact, Lyft’s extensive resources facilitate the company’s efforts to do its best not to pay fair compensation for claims. You need the benefits of professional resources and extensive legal knowledge on your side.
Having experienced attorneys handling your claim eliminates the disadvantages that Lyft is counting on to take advantage of you. By taking a comprehensive approach to each case, devoting our full resources to the investigation and documentation of your claim, and advocating aggressively for you, our attorneys put you on the path to recovering maximum compensation for your injuries.
Lyft Accident Claims and New Jersey Laws
In cases involving Lyft accidents, you have to contend with different policies that may not be standard for typical car accidents, from rideshare company policies to state-specific laws. Our Lyft accident attorneys in Union County, NJ, know these nuances and the implications they have for your personal injury claim.
NJ’s No-Fault Insurance Law
In New Jersey, in particular, the no-fault auto insurance law means that if you’re involved in an accident in the state, your own auto insurer has primary responsibility for paying for your medical bills. There is a portion of coverage in NJ auto insurance policies, called personal injury protection (PIP), specifically for covering the policyholder’s accident-related medical costs.
This law applies regardless of who is at fault for causing the crash. Even when you weren’t the one driving—when, for example, you were a Lyft passenger, a pedestrian struck by a Lyft driver, or a passenger in another vehicle—your auto insurance will be primarily responsible for taking care of the medical bills for you until you have secured a recovery in a lawsuit. However, you will face obligations to pay a deductible and copayments, even though the Lyft driver’s negligence caused the accident.
In handling your case, our attorneys plan for these situations. We ensure that your claim for compensation addresses your out-of-pocket medical expenses and that you receive the full compensation you’re entitled to, even if part of your recovery will be used to reimburse your auto insurance carrier for the money it spent to treat your injuries.
Minimum Insurance Requirements for Rideshare Companies
Under New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 39:5H-10), minimum insurance coverage amounts must be available for transportation network companies, like Lyft and Uber, to operate in the state. For example, if you are injured as a Lyft passenger or struck by a Lyft driver while they are providing a ride to a customer, $1.5 million of liability insurance and $1.5 million of uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage must be available. Our in-depth understanding of these requirements ensures that our attorneys can determine what coverage is available to compensate you as we advocate for the full amount of damages you’re entitled to.
How Drazin & Warshaw Can Help
From the first moments following a Lyft accident, having trusted support for the legal process is crucial. Early on, you need to start thinking about what you will need to make your lawsuit against Lyft a success. There’s evidence that needs to be collected before it disappears and communications that need to be properly handled to ensure Lyft doesn’t take advantage of you, which makes it important to retain a lawyer who can handle these responsibilities while you focus on recovery.
At our firm, we take action swiftly to put our clients’ claims on the strongest footing possible. We use our resources and legal knowledge to diligently investigate your claim. Our Union County Lyft accident lawyers get to know our clients and identify the full scope of their losses to ensure their claim for compensation fully reflects what they need to be made as whole as possible. We document damages extensively and advocate relentlessly for fair results in settlement negotiations and in legal proceedings.
Why Choose Drazin & Warshaw as Your Union County Lyft Accident Lawyers?
Throughout Union County and beyond, accident victims count on Drazin & Warshaw to level the playing field against Lyft, Uber, and other corporate giants. With a track record of securing results, aggressive representation for claims against Lyft, and full-service assistance for the claims process, we’re here to hold the corporate defendant accountable and pursue maximum compensation for you.
A Record of Successful Results for the Injured
At Drazin & Warshaw, we’re well-known for the results we have achieved. Not only have we secured more than $500 million to compensate our clients and achieved landmark verdicts in a variety of areas of injury law, but we also have firsthand experience successfully litigating cases against Lyft, Uber, and other powerful corporations. We’re committed to fighting for maximum results for every client we represent.
Tireless Advocacy Against Lyft in Negotiations and Litigation
When you’re standing up to Lyft in the legal process, you need aggressive representation. After all, despite raking in billions of dollars in profits every year, Lyft has a history of doing its best not to pay injured victims fair compensation for their losses. With the same tireless advocacy that has earned Drazin& Warshaw national recognition—and inspired us to launch UberHurtMe.com to support victims of rideshare accidents in their claims—we’re prepared to fight tooth and nail to secure you maximum compensation.
Comprehensive Support for Your Claim
Our attorneys offer trusted guidance and comprehensive assistance for personal injury matters, holding corporate entities and other defendants fully accountable for the harm they cause. In Lyft injury claims, this includes accidents that injure customers, pedestrians, and occupants of other vehicles, as well as intentional physical assaults and sexual violence. We handle all types of Lyft and Uber injury cases and are committed to providing the support you need through all stages of the claims process.
Contact the Union County Lyft Accident Lawyers at Drazin & Warshaw Today for a Free Consultation
A Lyft accident can leave you facing significant financial hardships, but our firm ensures that retaining experienced legal assistance never has to be a burden. We represent the injured on contingency, giving you the opportunity to have professional legal guidance on your side at no upfront cost. You owe nothing for our legal services unless we succeed in collecting compensation for you.
For help from Lyft accident attorneys in Union County, NJ, contact Drazin & Warshaw online or call 732-333-8141 today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lyft Accident Injury Lawsuits in Union County, NJ
Can you sue Lyft for an accident in Union County?It’s important to make sure in a Lyft accident claim that the corporate entity is held accountable for what they and their agents (drivers) have done to victims, including Lyft riders, pedestrians, and occupants of other vehicles. Through an insurance claim or lawsuit against Lyft, as well as any other relevant defendants, you can recover compensation for losses you sustained as a result of the accident.
How do New Jersey laws affect my claim against Lyft?In New Jersey, state law establishes your right to recover compensation for injuries sustained because of someone else’s negligence. NJ’s no-fault law means that even pedestrians and passengers (in the Lyft vehicle or another vehicle) must turn first to their auto insurers for coverage for their medical care—and, as a result, are subject to deductible and copayment obligations. State laws regarding mandatory minimum insurance requirements for Lyft and other transportation network companies establish insurance coverage amounts that must be available to you under specified circumstances.
What compensation can I recover through a Lyft accident injury claim?In your Lyft injury claim, you can pursue compensation for all legally recognizable losses, both economic and non-economic. Our attorneys will often pursue compensation for losses that include medical expenses, projected future medical costs, wage loss during recovery, loss of future earnings, pain and suffering, and more. We work diligently to identify, project, and document the full extent of your losses to ensure your claim addresses all of your damages.
Do I need an attorney for a claim against Lyft?Rideshare companies and insurance carriers are reluctant to pay out fair compensation to the injured, which makes having an attorney on your side particularly important. A lawyer with experience standing up to Lyft, Uber, and other multi-billion-dollar companies is prepared for the challenges of your claim, from extensive investigations and documentation to the need for unwavering advocacy in negotiations and legal proceedings. Our attorneys’ passionate representation, treating each client as if they were a member of the family, has allowed us to successfully litigate complex issues of liability against Lyft and Uber.
