Lyft Passenger Injured In Downtown LA Car Accident Near The Intersection of Washington Boulevard and South Broadway
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (July 28, 2022) – A passenger in a Lyft was injured in a downtown, Los Angeles car accident by the intersection of Washington Boulevard and South Broadway.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. A woman was transporting a rabbit in her vehicle when she broadsided a Lyft.
The force of the impact caused the Lyft to sheer off a fire hydrant. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
A passenger in the Lyft was taken to the hospital with facial injuries. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Los Angeles Car Accidents
Rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber have continued to grow in popularity over the last decade. However, this growth has come with safety concerns. According to one report in MIT Technology Review, the rise of companies like Lyft and Uber has increased the number of traffic deaths by as much as 2% to 3% in the US since 2011. There are a number of factors that could contribute to any car accident.
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. Many car accidents are due to drivers that fail to yield to traffic. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22450, the driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign a the entrance to an intersection must stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk. If a driver hits another vehicle after going past a yield sign without yielding, this may be considered prima facie evidence of their failure to yield.
Depending on the facts of any case, a Lyft driver could also be held at fault for a collision. Many car accidents involve some amount of comparative negligence. For example, a Lyft driver may have failed to reduce their speed to avoid a collision. It is important to determine who was at fault in any accident involving a rideshare driver. There are a number of steps that should be taken.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- The police report for the accident should be examined.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
Lyft provides $1,000,000 in coverage for 3rd-party auto liability. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A rideshare accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Los Angeles Rideshare Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the Lyft passenger injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Los Angeles rideshare collision? There are many laws designed to help you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
