Munley Law’s Allentown Lyft accident lawyers are here to help you seek justice if you’ve been through the trauma of a ride ending in an accident that left you with injuries. Since 1959, we’ve recovered more than $1 billion in damages for our personal injury clients, and we can hold those responsible for your accident accountable for their negligence.
Our board-certified attorneys’ proven expertise and stellar results, including a $4.4 million settlement in a car accident case, continue to be recognized and honored by influential legal organizations and institutions. Among these are the American Association for Justice, National Trial Lawyers, and Best Lawyers.
Give yourself the best chance at receiving fair compensation for your damages. Contact Munley Law’s Allentown personal injury lawyers and schedule a free consultation. We’re available 24 hours a day, and you’ll only pay a fee if we win your case.
When Do You Need an Allentown Lyft Accident Lawyer?
If you are injured in a Lyft accident, you need an Allentown Lyft accident lawyer to help with your claim. Going up against Lyft in a legal setting can be intimidating. Large and powerful rideshare companies have vast resources, so having one of our experienced rideshare accident attorneys on your side is important.
Suppose there are no injuries to any party involved in the accident and no property damage. In that case, you may be able to resolve things through your insurance company without involving an experienced lawyer. However, it is best to involve an Allentown personal injury lawyer if you suffered an injury. Although Lyft hasn’t released accident figures specifically for Pennsylvania or Allentown, the company’s 2024 safety report revealed there were 111 fatalities in Lyft accidents around the U.S. between 2020 and 2022. Even though Lyft accidents aren’t particularly common in the Lehigh Valley, Munley Law has valuable experience in fighting rideshare companies for justice on behalf of victims. Reach out to us if you were injured in an accident involving a Lyft driver.
What are Damages in a Lyft Accident Case?
You’re likely to suffer damages when you sustain injuries in a Lyft accident. These are essentially the costs you can recover through the legal process and are intended to cover the losses you experienced due to the accident. For instance, serious injuries may mean you can’t work for many months or have high medical bills. Working with a lawyer will give you the best shot at recovering damages for all these costs.
Our Allentown car accident lawyers believe that all victims of Lyft accidents deserve justice, and we will fight hard to secure it. We always offer free consultations so you can feel confident about working with us before making official agreements. Contact us today to speak to an injury lawyer and learn what we can do for you.
How Can a Lyft Accident Attorney in Allentown Help?
A Lyft accident attorney can help your personal injury claim by collecting evidence, discovering who is responsible, negotiating with the insurance company, and representing you in court. Here is a breakdown of how our Allentown Lyft crash attorneys can help you with your claim:
Helping You Navigate Lyft’s Insurance Policies: You may be contacted by representatives from the insurance company immediately after the accident, and they may try to get you to agree to a settlement or admit fault. Your lawyer can take over all contact with the insurance company, so you don’t have to worry about getting cornered and pressured into an unfair agreement. What’s more, Lyft has a complex insurance policy—similar to navigating an uninsured motorist claim—in which coverage varies depending on what phase of the ride the accident occurred in (i.e., after the ride request but before pickup or during the actual journey). Your accident attorneys can help you navigate all of this.
Collecting Evidence to Discover Who is At Fault: A large part of a successful personal injury claim includes having substantial evidence to prove who is at fault for the car crash. Secondly, your case is worth a specific amount of damage. Your accident attorney will work to collect evidence proving the at-fault party was liable and show that you deserve substantive financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and more. Evidence may include police reports, witness statements, photographs of the accident scene, statements from medical professionals involved in your treatment, and more.
Negotiating a Settlement With Insurance Companies: One of your attorney’s fundamental duties is to help you seek compensation that adequately reflects the losses you suffered from the car accident. Your attorney will create a sum representing these losses and present it to the at-fault party and their legal team. If they retaliate with an offer of their own, your attorney will continue the negotiation process until a settlement is reached. Experienced legal representation is crucial to ensure your claim is accurately valued and you don’t accept an unfairly low settlement.
Representing You in Court: While rare, it does happen that a settlement cannot be reached, and a trial becomes necessary. If true, our attorney will continue to protect and advocate for you in court.
An experienced rideshare accident attorney’s goal is to ensure you understand all your legal options and that your legal rights are protected. Additionally, they will work to secure you both justice and fair compensation for everything you’ve been through. They will ensure you’re not taken advantage of by a powerful rideshare or insurance company and will make sure you only accept a settlement that accurately reflects what you deserve.
“Since 1959, we have secured over $1 billion in
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Call us at (844) 686-5397 What Should You Do Following a Lyft Car Accident in Allentown, PA?
In the aftermath of the crash, the first thing you want to do is seek medical attention for yourself and the others involved in the accident. Even if you feel your injuries are minor, it is still best to get a doctor’s opinion. After a traumatic event, like a crash, many people go into shock. Your body will produce adrenaline, which often masks the full extent of your body’s damage. Similarly, if you do end up filing a claim, a physician’s evaluation—along with proper medical documentation—will be an important piece of evidence for your case.
Next, you will want to contact an experienced accident lawyer as soon as you can. Once we arrive on the scene, we work alongside law enforcement to gather pertinent evidence. Because proving fault is so important in car accident litigation, giving your lawyer the opportunity to survey the scene with their own eyes will ensure that no evidence goes unturned. For example, skid marks, oil spills, and other physical demarcations will help us reconstruct the scene.
If you have the wherewithal, it is also a good idea to try to capture your account of the events. You can do this as a voice recording or even as a note taken on your phone. Especially after chaotic events, our memories can be scrambled. Getting out a few facts immediately after will ensure that you remember everything as clearly as possible.
How Does Insurance Work in Allentown Lyft Accidents?
All drivers, regardless of whether or not they drive for Lyft, must carry the minimum amount of vehicle liability insurance before getting behind the wheel. In the state of Pennsylvania, the Department of Transportation specifically requires the following:
- $15,000 for bodily injury or death per person in a single accident
- $30,000 for bodily injury or death in total for a single accident
- $5,000 for property damage per accident
A driver’s personal insurance, though, only kicks in when they are off the clock when they are not driving for Lyft. When they are accepting rides through the app, Lyft’s general insurance policy is in place. Although Lyft does not require its drivers to carry commercial insurance, its blanket corporate policy, similar to what’s offered in Uber-related accident, provides them with roughly a million dollars in coverage. While this may seem like a lot, for particularly devastating crashes, this sum will not go very far; between medical care, compensation for lost wages, and material damages, victims can often require much more support.
If you are involved in a crash and do require a sum of more than one million dollars, you will likely face a few challenges. Lyft will probably try to shift the responsibility for your claim to either your insurance company or the other driver’s personal insurance company. If this happens, try to remain calm. In this scenario, the best thing you can do is hire an experienced Lyft accident lawyer. Without one, you may be unable to recover the compensation you are entitled to. We are experts in rideshare accidents here at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys and will fight to get you the support you deserve. Please reach out to us today for your risk-free consultation.
What is the Claims Process After a Lyft Accident in Allentown?
The next major thing you’ll need to do is to file your claim. In order to do that, you’ll need to estimate how much your accident is worth. To calculate the value of your claim, start by adding up all of your medical costs. Remember, this doesn’t just include the cost of your care. It can also include the cost of medications, medical equipment, and, in some cases, travel to and from medical appointments.
Similarly, if your injury prevents you from working, you’ll want to factor in the cost of lost wages.
Finally, you’ll also want to add in any damages or specific losses to the cost of your claim. For material losses, this could include the price of repairs to your vehicle, for instance. If you are disfigured in a permanent way as a result of your injury, you will also be able to seek compensation for those specific losses.
After you figure out how much your accident is worth, then you can file your claim—ideally within the two-year statute of limitations for car accidents, under 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2). Since there are multiple parties present in a commercial rideshare crash, reaching out to an experienced attorney will help you figure out which insurance provider you should file your claim with.
If your claim is denied, try to remain calm. Many claims are routinely denied as scare tactics. Just because your claim is denied does not mean that you will not receive compensation. Reach out to our car accident attorneys in Allentown today to discuss the appeals process.
While your claim is in motion, there are essentially two paths for your case. The first option is to settle, and the second is to go to court. This occurs when an insurance provider offers to pay you a sum to avoid bringing the case to court. Settlements are proposed by the insurance provider, and because of that, are often lower than the value that the victim thinks is fair. Despite this, though, there are advantages to settling.
First, settlements are by nature quicker resolutions than taking the case to court. For a victim facing financial pressure, a settlement may be more appealing. Similarly, when you settle, you essentially get to be involved in deciding what value is fair. When you take the case to court, on the other hand, a judge will decide what he or she thinks is fair for both parties.
Litigation can be a powerful tool if the insurance provider either refuses to engage or offers a settlement that is far too low. If you feel confident about your case, bringing it to court may be your strongest option. To figure out whether to accept a settlement or pursue litigation, reach out to an experienced accident lawyer. All of our lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are trial lawyers and will be ready to bring your claim to the courts, should it be right for your case.
Why Choose an Allentown Lyft Accident Lawyer at Munley Law?
Our Allentown accident lawyers are the best in the personal injury business, and our results speak for themselves. Many of our lawyers have won multi-million-dollar settlements for our clients. Among these were a $17.5 million jury verdict regarding a car accident that caused the death of several teenagers, and a $4.4 million car accident settlement.
Our lawyers have earned the honor of being a part of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum– a distinction awarded to less than 1% of lawyers nationwide for their outstanding history of receiving record-breaking settlements for their victims. Marion Munley, Daniel Munley, J. Christopher Munley, and John Mulcahey have board certifications in Civil Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Additionally, Best Lawyers named Marion as Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation, and National Trial Lawyers named J. Christopher to the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers list.
Frequently Asked Questions about Allentown Lyft Accident Cases
Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Lyft Accident in Allentown?
The party or parties who can be held responsible for a Lyft accident in Allentown depend on the circumstances of the incident. The at-fault party could be the Lyft driver, another motorist, or multiple parties. Responsibility often depends on whether the Lyft driver was logged into the app, waiting for a ride request, en route to pick up a passenger, or actively transporting a passenger.
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Lyft Accident?
After a Lyft accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for economic and non-economic damages. These can include medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and in severe cases, permanent disability or disfigurement.
How Does Lyft’s Insurance Coverage Work After an Accident?
How Lyft’s insurance coverage works after an accident depends on the driver’s status at the time of the crash. If the driver was not logged into the app, their personal auto insurance applies. If the driver was logged in and waiting for a ride request, Lyft provides limited liability coverage. If the driver was transporting a passenger or on route to a pickup, Lyft’s policy may provide up to $1 million in coverage.
Do I Need a Lawyer if Lyft’s Insurance Company Offers Me a Settlement?
Yes, you still need a lawyer if Lyft’s insurance company offers you a settlement. Insurance companies often offer early settlements that are far lower than what your case is really worth. Once you accept a settlement, you typically waive your right to seek additional compensation in the future. A Lyft accident lawyer can review any offer, negotiate on your behalf, and protect you from being pressured into an unfair agreement that does not cover your long-term financial and medical needs.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lyft Accident Claim in Allentown, PA?
Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations under 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2) gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a Lyft accident claim in Allentown, PA. If you fail to file within this timeframe, you may lose your right to seek compensation altogether. As Lyft accident cases can involve multiple parties and insurance companies and policies, it’s important to contact an experienced Allentown Lyft accident lawyer at Munley Law as soon as possible to preserve evidence and protect your claim.
Contact Munley Law’s Allentown Lyft Accident Lawyers
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Our firm has nearly 70 years of experience representing the Lehigh Valley and is proud to call Allentown our home. Please contact a local Lyft accident attorney today for your free consultation.
Daniel W. Munley
Daniel W. Munley is an award-winning personal-injury attorney and champion of plaintiffs’ rights. For decades he’s won multi-million verdicts and settlements and is recognized as a national leader in truck and rideshare litigation,including a record $26 million truck settlement in Northeastern Pennsylvania and a $20 million recovery in 2024 for life-altering commercial-vehicle injuries.
Reviewed by Bernadine Munley, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney at Munley Law, on February 12, 2026.
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