Call us now at 321-415-8053. If you were hurt while riding with a rideshare service, you need a top-rated Lyft accident lawyer in Melbourne, FL who understands how to hold insurers and drivers accountable. At Andrew Pickett Law, we have recovered more than $38 million for clients across Florida. Our personal injury law firm is ready to help you secure full compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and pain.
Why you need a Melbourne Lyft accident lawyer
Riding with Lyft can feel safe, until a crash changes everything. A Melbourne accident lawyer from Andrew Pickett Law will step in if you were injured because of someone else’s negligence. We’ll handle the insurance-companies’ tactics, determine who can be sued and fight for your rights. The firm has offices in Melbourne (927 E New Haven Avenue, Suite 201, Melbourne, FL 32901) and Titusville (605 S Palm Ave, Titusville, FL 32796) so we are equipped to serve you throughout Florida including the Melbourne-Cocoa area.
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What to do if you were injured in a Lyft accident
First call for medical help even if your injuries seem minor. Then take these steps:
- Report the accident and your injuries to law enforcement and obtain a crash report.
- Notify the Lyft driver and Lyft (via app or website)Â about the incident.
- Take photographs and gather evidence, the vehicle damage, the scene, your injuries, the driver’s status in the Lyft app.
- Preserve ride-log data – whether the driver was logged into the app, en route to pick you up, or carrying a passenger. That status matters for liability.
Contact our Melbourne Lyft accident lawyers to protect your rights and ensure the correct insurance coverage is pursued.
How liability works in a rideshare case
Liability in a rideshare crash differs from a standard car accident. The following explains key phases and insurance thresholds in Florida:
- If the Lyft driver was not logged into the app, the driver’s personal auto insurance is the primary coverage.
- If the driver was logged into the app but had not accepted a ride request, a limited rideshare company coverage often applies, such as $50,000 per person / $100,000 per accident for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage.
- If the driver had accepted a ride request or was transporting a passenger, a fuller commercial policy (often $1 million in liability) applies.
Under Florida law, the relevant statute is Florida Statute § 627.748, which sets out insurance requirements for transportation-network companies (TNCs).
Because fault can be apportioned (Florida uses a modified comparative negligence rule), your compensation may reduce if you share responsibility.
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"I am so very grateful to have had this firm represent me. I was in a car accident a few years ago, but the car insurance company of the person who totaled my car would not replace my car, nor pay for my medical bills. We ended up going to court and because of Mr. Pickett, we won the case. Thank you so much for all you did for us!!!!"
What damages you can recover with a Lyft accident lawyer
When you hire Andrew Pickett Law as your Lyft accident attorney, here are the main recoverable damages:
- Economic damages: medical bills, rehabilitation, lost wages, diminished future earning capacity.
- Non-economic damages: pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress.
- Property damage: vehicle repair or replacement, personal items lost in the crash.
- In catastrophic cases (spinal injury, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death) you may also recover large sums for long-term care and life-altering impacts.
Because rideshare cases often involve multiple insurers and parties (driver, Lyft, other motorists), retaining a skilled Lyft accident attorney makes the difference in securing full compensation.
Why choose Andrew Pickett Law
Andrew Pickett Law has built a reputation for being bold, modern and client-focused. We treat every accident victim as a priority, you’re not a case number. By hiring our Melbourne Lyft accident lawyer, you get:
- Deep experience in rideshare and serious injury cases across Florida.
- A no-fee-unless-we-win approach, you pay only after we recover compensation.
- A track record of over $38 million recovered for clients in Florida.
- Offices in Melbourne and Titusville to serve you locally.
- Compassionate advocacy for your recovery and future, not just negotiation.
When to call a Lyft accident lawyer
Call our team as soon as possible if you were injured in this type of rideshare crash. The sooner we act, the stronger your case. Key deadlines include:
- The standard Florida statute of limitations is two years from the date of the crash for personal injury claims. You must act in time to preserve your rights.
- If medical bills are mounting or the insurance company is delaying, hire a lawyer immediately to avoid settlement offers that fall short.
FAQs – Melbourne Lyft accident lawyer
Q: Can I sue if I was a passenger in a Lyft and the driver caused the crash?
Yes. As a passenger, you may pursue a claim against the driver and Lyft’s commercial insurance if the driver was on a trip. Your Melbourne Lyft accident lawyers will verify the driver’s app status and insurance policy to determine liable parties.
Q: What if the Lyft driver was not logged in or was off duty?
Then you may need to rely on the driver’s personal auto insurance or the other motorist’s insurer. Our car accident lawyers will investigate all coverage paths.
Q: How much does hiring Andrew Pickett Law cost for Lyft accidents?
You pay no upfront legal fees. We work on contingency: you pay only if we recover compensation.
Take action, contact an experienced Melbourne Lyft accident lawyer
Call 321-415-8053 today or contact us to speak with a Lyft accident lawyer in Melbourne, FL from Andrew Pickett Law. We will evaluate your case at no cost, explain your options, and begin gathering evidence while your memory is fresh. You do not have to face insurance companies alone. Our team will fight for your recovery so you can focus on healing and rebuilding.
Andrew Pickett Law – your advocate after a rideshare crash in Florida.
Meet Andrew Pickett
Dealing with the murky policies of insurance companies designed to confuse and prevent you from receiving compensation is our expertise.
15+ years experience as a personal injury attorney.
Specialized in battling insurance companies.
95% settlement rate for clients.
Handled 500+ personal injury cases.
Collected more than $38 million for clients.
500+ people have chosen Andrew as their attorney.
