Schaumburg Lyft Accident Lawyer

Take Legal Action Following an Accident Involving a Lyft Driver 

A Schaumburg Lyft accident lawyer should be your first call when a rideshare accident occurs. We can help you recover fair compensation from the at-fault parties involved so you can recuperate in comfort. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation with an experienced attorney. 

Verdicts and Settlements from Our Lyft Accident Cases in Schaumburg

• $3,500,000 for a rideshare-related shooting
• $2,855,000 for a person hit by a rideshare vehicle
• $1,680,000 for a motorcyclist hit by a rideshare
• $433,333 for a passenger hit while exiting a car

Dedicated Legal Advocacy for Schaumburg Residents Harmed in Rideshare Accidents

We are the premier law firm for accidents involving rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft. Our Schaumburg personal injury attorneys fight hard to ensure rideshare companies are held accountable and our clients get the maximum insurance coverage available. We serve Schaumburg and the surrounding areas throughout Cook and DuPage counties.

Laws and Regulations in Schaumburg That Impact Your Lyft Accident Claim

An Uber or Lyft driver is subject to the Transportation Network Providers Act (§625 ILCS 57/1), the same as taxis or buses. This change in the law was due to cases like Doe v. Lyft, where the rideshare company refused to take responsibility for injuries caused by negligent rideshare drivers. 

Another part of Illinois law, the Ridesharing Arrangements Act, does not allow cities like Schaumburg to regulate rideshares (§625 ILCS 30/5). All laws related to Uber or Lyft accidents are at the state level. Additionally, Schaumburg has adopted the Illinois Vehicle Code for most of its statutes (§70.01)

Relevant requirements include:

• Adopting a no-tolerance policy for drugs or alcohol
• Performing background checks
• Ensuring the Lyft vehicle has minimum insurance requirements
• Mandating uninsured motorist coverage
• Not allowing anyone younger than 19 to work for a rideshare
• Barring people with more than three moving violations from working for them

How Common Are Lyft Accidents?

In 2024, Lyft released its Safety Transparency Report, which found 111 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2022. According to the company, serious safety incidents occur in only 0.0002% of rides. 

However, a report by the University of Illinois-Chicago found that over a third of rideshare drivers surveyed admitted to getting into an accident while working. 

Common causes of Lyft accidents include:

• Distracted driving by Lyft drivers
• Driving under the influence
• Fatigued driving
• Speeding or reckless driving 
• Poor weather conditions
• Defective vehicle parts  

Common Injuries Among Lyft Accident Victims 

Rideshare accident cases can result in significant injuries for victims, including:

• Broken bones
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Disfigurement
• Paralysis
• Burns
• Amputations

Damages Our Schaumburg Lyft Accident Attorneys Can Help You Recover

Our Schaumburg car accident lawyers will help you recover both economic and non-economic damages for accidents involving a rideshare vehicle. These can include:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Future treatment needs
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death damages

Lyft Accident Insurance Coverage and Limits 

It’s important to understand Lyft’s insurance coverage when pursuing compensation if a Lyft driver caused an accident.

Here is a simplified breakdown:

Coverage when the app is off

• Personal auto insurance applies.
• Most personal policies don’t cover Lyft work.  

Coverage when the app is on and drivers are available to ride requests

Lyft provides liability insurance:

• $50,000/person for bodily injury
• $100,000/accident for bodily injury
• $25,000/accident for property damage

Coverage when en route or during rides

Lyft offers comprehensive liability coverage:

• At least $1,000,000 for third-party auto liability
• Additional first-party coverages
• Contingent comprehensive & collision coverage if the driver has personal coverage

Other Types of Insurance 

In addition to Lyft’s insurance coverage, there could be other avenues for pursuing compensation, which include the following:

• Other Drivers: If another driver is at fault, then their insurance company will have to pay.
• Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Every Illinois driver is required to have this insurance coverage (§215 ILCS 5/143a). The minimum coverage is $25,000 per person or $50,000 per accident. You can use this to pay if others involved in the accident don’t have insurance.
• Manufacturer Insurance: If you have a product liability claim, the vehicle manufacturer could be held liable for part of the accident. 
• Property Owner: For a premises liability suit, such as if unsafe road conditions caused the accident due to construction, the property owner might need to use their insurance to help pay for your injuries.
• City Insurance: The Tort Immunity Act makes suing the City of Schaumburg challenging. However, if this is possible, we will work with their insurer.

How Much Is Your Lyft Car Accident Case Worth? 

Several factors influence the overall worth of a Lyft accident lawsuit. These include:

• Severity of injuries
• Extent of property damage
• Level of negligence involved  
• Amount of liability insurance available
• How much evidence is available

Other factors affecting the overall worth of your case include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent disability, or disfigurement.   

We provide a personal injury settlement calculator that can help you determine how much your case may be worth. However, these are just estimations; only a lawyer can fully evaluate your claim based on all available evidence.

Our team of Schaumburg rideshare accident attorneys can assess your case in detail, discuss your legal options with you, and provide you with tailored guidance to help you recover compensation.    

What If You’re at Fault? 

In Illinois, the principle of comparative negligence governs personal injury cases, including those involving a Lyft driver. Under this principle, you can pursue compensation as long as you are no more than 50% responsible. However, what you’ll be awarded may be reduced in proportion to your degree of fault.

Our team will assist in determining liability and ensuring that you are not blamed for more than your fair share of the accident. 

How Our Law Firm Investigates Your Schaumburg Lyft Accident Claim

Our lawyers will meticulously investigate your case and explore all legal options. These include:

• Reviewing Police Reports: We will look at the Schaumburg Police Department accident report, which is crucial in determining liability.
• Gathering Evidence from Lyft: We will obtain driver information, trip data, and insurance details using subpoenas and other legal processes.
• Interviewing Witnesses: Taking depositions is essential for a car accident claim, as it allows both sides to obtain details about the accident from witnesses or professional witnesses.
• Working with Accident Reconstruction Experts: Though not always necessary, these experts can help determine who was responsible for an accident if there isn’t enough other evidence, such as surveillance footage. They will analyze the accident scene for impact angles and debris fields to give a professional opinion on what occurred. 

The Cost of Hiring a Schaumburg Lyft Car Accident Lawyer

Our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs for you to pay, and you only pay us if we recover compensation for you. This alleviates the worry of financial risks and allows you to focus on your recovery with peace of mind while your team of Schaumburg personal injury attorneys focuses on winning your case.   

You Have a Limited Time to Take Legal Action

In Illinois, you usually have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit (§735 ILCS 5/13-202). With a wrongful death case, you have two years from the date of death. 

There are exceptions to these rules, such as if the case involves a minor or if you are pursuing a claim against the city of Schaumburg. Contact us right away so our Schaumburg lawyers can determine which statutes of limitation apply to your case and begin researching your claim. 

Why You Need a Schaumburg Lyft Accident Lawyer

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft do not want to pay any compensation for an accident, even if it was clear their driver was at fault. Their insurance companies will employ many tactics to avoid responsibility, such as pushing you to accept a smaller settlement than you deserve.

Thankfully, our Lyft accident attorneys understand their tactics and will use all of our resources to obtain compensation for you. We will thoroughly investigate the crash, leverage professional testimony to determine liability, and rely on our expertise to determine an appropriate personal injury settlement.

Our familiarity with the Schaumburg Municipal Code and Illinois statutes allows us to identify cases in which the driver was at fault. For example, Schaumburg requires drivers to decrease their speed to a reasonable level during certain conditions, such as cresting a hill, even if this means they’re not going the speed limit (§71.16). 

Combining this encyclopedic knowledge of Illinois codes with over 100 combined years of legal experience ensures you have the best possible chance of compensation. We force rideshare companies to pay their fair share, all while ensuring you can focus on recovering instead of communicating with third parties. 

Consult a Lyft Crash Lawyer Near You!

Rideshare accidents can be a stressful and terrifying experience, but we’re here to help. A Schaumburg rideshare accident lawyer from Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers will hold negligent Lyft drivers accountable while helping you achieve maximum compensation. 

We have a 98% success rate and have been trusted by over 5,000 clients nationwide, including in Cook and DuPage counties. 

Contact us today to arrange a free consultation and learn more about how we can help you with your claim. 

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