Did you get into a Lyft accident on your way to or from St. Louis Lambert International Airport? Did you get a Lyft after a night of drinking at The Famous Bar or HandleBar, only to get into an accident on your way home?
While Lyft can offer a convenient transportation option when you do not want to drive yourself or do not have your vehicle handy, it does not protect you against the risk of serious accidents. Worse, Lyft drivers could spend long hours on the road and suffer from additional distractions that could make them more prone to causing an accident.
If you suffered injuries in a St. Louis Lyft accident, The Bruning Law Firm can help. Contact our St. Louis Lyft accident lawyers to learn more about your right to compensation following a Lyft accident.
Table of Contents
- How Bruning Law Firm for Help After Your St. Louis Lyft Accident
- What Is Your St. Louis Lyft Accident Claim Worth?
- The Dangers Of Louis Lyft Accidents
- What to Do After a St. Louis Lyft Accident
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Do You Need a St. Louis Lyft Accident Lawyer?
Contact The Bruning Law Firm for Help After Your St. Louis Lyft Accident
At The Bruning Law Firm, we focus on our clients as we help them deal with the often complex aftermath of their accidents. We have more than 35 years of experience representing clients in various insurance claims, including auto accident claims. While we cannot guarantee the results of any Lyft accident claim, we can provide you with the comprehensive support you may need to effectively navigate that claim and seek the full compensation you deserve for your injuries.
Compassionate Support
Following serious injuries in a Lyft accident, you need compassionate legal support that will help guide you through the claim process and let you know that you have someone on your side.
At The Bruning Law Firm, we understand how difficult it is to deal with the aftermath of a Lyft accident, especially if the insurance company does not offer you the support you need to help handle your injuries and deal with the complex aftermath.
We focus on providing outstanding legal services and support to all our clients, leading to a solid reputation for excellence within the St. Louis community. Our efforts have received recognition in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the country have featured us.
Convenient Access to Legal Services
At The Bruning Law Firm, we believe in making legal services accessible to the clients that need them most. Often, Lyft accident victims do not have the funds they need to pay for legal services upfront.
We start by offering a free consultation that helps our clients get a better feel for what they may deserve and how they can best handle the complicated claim process ahead of them. Then, we accept most personal injury clients on a contingent fee: you will pay for legal services out of a percentage of your settlement or award, rather than having to pay upfront for those essential services.
We also make getting legal help as convenient as possible. If you can’t come into our conveniently located St. Louis office in person, you can contact us for a virtual consultation.
Are you ready to work toward a resolution that fits your needs after your St. Louis Lyft accident? Contact The Bruning Law Firm now to learn more about how we can help make the claim process easier.
What Is My St. Louis Lyft Accident Claim Worth?
You suffered injuries in a St. Louis Lyft accident. Now what? You may have many questions about your right to compensation and how much you should expect for your injuries.
Lyft accidents do not have a one size fits all resolution. Instead, you may find your claim impacted by several factors, from which driver caused the Lyft accident to the severity of your injuries.
At The Bruning Law Firm, we aim to help our clients maximize the compensation they can recover for their injuries so they can take care of their medical bills and rebuild their lives. Take a look at these key compensation areas in Lyft accident claims.
Medical Bills
Many people suffer from sticker shock after a St. Louis Lyft accident. Medical bills often cost far more than you initially anticipated, from the initial cost of emergency treatment for your injuries to the long-term cost of care for injuries that may cause permanent limitations and implications in your life. Keep track of your medical costs starting immediately after your accident.
At The Bruning Law Firm, we aim to help our clients calculate the full extent of their medical bills, then use those calculations to display the compensation they need after an accident.
Lost Income
Serious injuries from a St. Louis Lyft accident can cause you to lose considerable time at work. Unfortunately, many people do not have a system for recovering the lost wages they may suffer after that type of incident, including adequate sick time. Others may use vacation time to cover some of that lost time at work, often leaving them without that essential time off for other purposes.
If you had to miss time at work because of your injuries, causing losses to your income, or if you lost your job completely and have lost your source of income as a result of your injuries, we want to help you pursue compensation for those losses.
At The Bruning Law Firm, we have the tools necessary to help you calculate the wage loss you may have faced because of your accident and pursue the compensation you may deserve for those losses.
Pain and Suffering
In many cases, the physical pain and emotional suffering you go through after your accident can exceed the financial strain your accident placed on you.
At The Bruning Law Firm, we want to recover compensation for all your losses: not just the losses that have a direct financial correlation, but those that may cause even more distress as you recover from your injuries and figure out what your life may look like during and after your recovery.
St. Louis Lyft Accidents: The Dangers
Lyft rides may present several potential dangers that may raise your risk of a serious accident as you move through the St. Louis area.
Dangerous Intersections
St. Louis has many dangerous intersections. Unfortunately, your Lyft driver may not know how to successfully navigate them, including the exits and intersections around Interstate 64, Union Boulevard, and Grand Boulevard. In dangerous intersections, drivers may have a much harder time seeing or avoiding collisions due to heavy traffic.
Excessive Traffic Violence
In recent years, drivers in St. Louis have struggled with heavy traffic dangers, including increased violence on the road. St. Louis drivers may struggle with road rage or have difficulty avoiding collisions with speeding or aggressive drivers. Unfortunately, Lyft drivers may draw more frustration from other drivers, especially if they do not have a solid grasp on the area where they need to drive to get you to your destination.
High Risk of Distraction
Lyft drivers may face a higher risk of distractions than the average driver. Often, Lyft drivers grow distracted by using a GPS to navigate or by notifications from the Lyft app. Not only that, sometimes, Lyft drivers may face a higher risk of distraction from passengers, especially if passengers continue to try to engage the driver or provide directions counter to the app.
St. Louis Lyft Accidents: The Basics
Lyft accidents, like other auto accidents, may occur because of:
- High speeds. Lyft drivers may, in some cases, prove more likely to speed than other drivers since they may stand to make more money if they can complete more trips throughout the shift.
- Distraction. Lyft drivers may have a hard time avoiding distractions inside the vehicle.
- Driver drowsiness. Often, Lyft drivers will push themselves to stay on the road longer than they can safely, especially during peak hours. Lyft does have policies that govern the time drivers can spend on the road, but that policy may not offer adequate protection against overall drowsiness.
- Poor road conditions. Damaged roads through the St. Louis area, especially on Interstate 64, can increase the danger. Drivers may also have a harder time navigating in construction zones.
- Aggressive driving. St. Louis drivers have a habit of driving aggressively. Some drivers may have a hard time dealing with those challenges.
A Lyft accident in St. Louis can lead to severe injuries, many of which can have lifelong consequences for the injured party. Injuries may include:
- Head injuries, including brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Multiple broken bones
- Soft tissue injuries
- Severe lacerations
- Burns
At The Bruning Law Firm, we understand the many challenges that often accompany severe Lyft accidents. We aim to help our clients maximize the compensation they can recover for those severe injuries, including offering compassionate support and access to resources that may help with your recovery.
Fighting the Insurance Company After a St. Louis Lyft Accident
Lyft offers its drivers considerable insurance policies that help cover the cost of damages associated with an accident caused by that driver's negligence. When a Lyft driver causes your accident, you may seek compensation. However, a Lyft accident claim can take longer than anticipated, and you may need to fight the insurance company for the full compensation you deserve.
At The Bruning Law Group, we can help you fight the insurance company and pursue the compensation you deserve.
What to Do After a St. Louis Lyft Accident
After your Lyft accident, you hopefully saw a medical care provider immediately.
You should also:
- Make sure you reported the accident in the app.
- Contact a lawyer to help you manage your claim.
- Keep track of all medical expenses.
- Follow the instructions issued by your care providers to maximize your odds of making a full recovery.
Louis Lyft Accident FAQ
Does the Lyft driver always bear liability for a Lyft accident?
As with any other car accident claim, the driver that bears liability for an accident will depend on which driver committed an error or act of negligence on the road that led to the accident. If the other driver caused your Lyft accident, you might need to pursue compensation for your injuries through that driver’s insurance company first.
Who has to pay for my medical bills after a St. Louis Lyft accident?
Your medical bills can add up fast after a Lyft accident. As the injured party, you will need to make arrangements to cover the cost of your medical treatment. However, you may have several options to help cover the cost of those bills, including your PIP insurance and your medical insurance. You may also have the right to pursue compensation through a Lyft accident claim, which can provide you with much-needed funds to help cover the cost of medical treatment.
What happens if the other driver caused my Lyft accident, but that driver does not have insurance?
If the driver that caused your accident does not have insurance, you may have the right to pursue compensation through the Lyft insurance policy for your injuries. Talk to a lawyer to learn more about the steps you may need to take to receive the full compensation you deserve.
Do You Need a St. Louis Lyft Accident Lawyer?
A St. Louis Lyft accident can prove devastating. Dealing with the insurance company alone could leave you incredibly frustrated, especially if you have severe injuries and, as a result, need to ask for substantial compensation for those injuries.
At The Bruning Law Firm, we help our clients manage their insurance claims and learn more about the compensation they should expect for those serious injuries. Contact us today at (314) 735-8100 for your consultation and learn more about your rights after a St. Louis Lyft accident.
The Bruning Law Firm, St. Louis Office
Address: 555 Washington Ave Ste 600A,St Louis, MO 63101
Phone: (314) 735-8100
Client Testimonial
"Aj and Beth were great to work with! After having injuries from my car accident, I contacted them right away. They informed me the whole way and they always kept in touch. I was pleasantly surprised that my settlement took less than half of the time predicted! I felt very confident with them the whole way through my healing process and settlement!" - Alex M.Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
February 2020
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