Lyft Driver
Accidents

What Now? 

It is important to know that Nevada operates as an at-fault state. This means that whoever is at fault, or who caused the accident, is the responsible party. When responsibility and cause can be proven, this individual at fault then is in charge of covering all expenses for the others involved. Typically, this is where an insurance policy steps in. 

What Does This Mean for a Passenger? 

If you happen to be riding in a Lyft at the time of an accident, and it was your driver’s fault for causing the collision, your injuries and damages should be covered by Lyft’s insurance policy. Most rideshare companies, Lyft included, hold high standards for providing safe rides for their passengers, which means that they also provide quality coverage if this safety is somehow jeopardized. 

If you are the passenger of a Lyft at the time of the accident, but it is another driver at fault, you should be covered by the responsible party’s insurance. Though the other driver’s insurance policy may not be as compensating as Lyft’s, it will still provide coverage for the injuries you have sustained in the collision. 

What Does This Mean for Other Drivers? 

If you are driving, and happen to be involved in an accident with a Lyft, and you are not the responsible party, it is the responsibility of the Lyft driver, and should be covered either under Lyft’s insurance policy, or the driver’s, depending on whether there was a passenger riding or not. In this scenario, pursuing a case often proceeds similar to any other motor vehicle collision.