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Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyer | Rideshare Injury Attorney

Q: What should I do right after an Uber or Lyft accident?

First, ensure everyone is safe and call 911 to report the crash and any injuries. If you are a passenger, take screenshots of your ride details in the app. Exchange information with all drivers involved, but speak to your attorney before giving a statement to any insurance company, including Uber or Lyft’s. Document the scene with photos and get contact information from any witnesses. Finally, seek medical attention immediately, even for minor pain, to document your injuries.

Q: How do I know if I have a rideshare accident claim?

You likely have a claim if you were injured in an accident involving an Uber, Lyft, or taxi, and another party’s negligence caused it. This applies if you were a passenger, a driver of another vehicle, or a pedestrian. Key factors are the presence of injuries, evidence of fault, and an applicable insurance policy. Because rideshare insurance is complex, it’s best to consult with a lawyer who can evaluate the specifics of your case for free.

Q: Who can be held liable for my rideshare accident?

Liability can fall on several parties. This includes the Uber or Lyft driver if they were at fault, another driver on the road who caused the crash, or even Uber and Lyft themselves if they failed to conduct proper background checks. In some cases, a vehicle manufacturer could be liable for defective parts. An experienced lawyer will investigate to identify all responsible parties to maximize your potential compensation.

Q: How does insurance work in an Uber or Lyft accident?

Insurance coverage depends on the driver’s status at the time of the crash. If the driver was transporting a passenger or en route to pick one up, Uber or Lyft’s $1 million commercial policy typically applies. If the driver was logged into the app and waiting for a ride request, a lower level of coverage applies. If the driver was offline, their personal auto insurance is responsible. An attorney can determine which policy applies to your case.

Q: How long do I have to file a rideshare accident claim?

The time limit, known as the statute of limitations, varies by state. For personal injury claims, this is typically between one to four years from the date of the accident. It is critical to act quickly. Missing this deadline means you will likely lose your right to recover any compensation. Contacting an attorney soon after your accident ensures that all deadlines are met.

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Cases we help with

Injured as a Passenger

If you were a passenger in an Uber, Lyft, or taxi during a crash, you are covered by commercial insurance policies. Partner law firms navigate the claims process to cover your medical bills and other losses.

Hit by a Rideshare Driver

If an Uber or Lyft driver hit your car, bike, or you as a pedestrian, determining which insurance policy applies is critical. Partner attorneys ensure the correct party is held accountable.

Rideshare Driver in an Accident

If you were driving for Uber or Lyft and another driver caused a crash, your options for recovery can be complicated. Partner law firms help you sort through the layers of insurance to protect your rights.

Accidents with a Taxi

Taxi accident claims involve traditional commercial insurance. Partner attorneys have experience holding taxi companies and their drivers responsible for negligence.

Uninsured/Underinsured Drivers

When the at-fault driver in a rideshare accident lacks proper insurance, Uber and Lyft's policies may provide coverage. Partner attorneys explore every avenue for your recovery.

Disputes with Rideshare Companies

Uber and Lyft's insurers often try to minimize payouts. Partner lawyers fight back against their legal teams to ensure you receive a fair settlement for your injuries.

Common types of

Rear-end collisions

Rideshare drivers using navigation apps may become distracted checking ride details, accepting new requests, or following GPS directions, increasing rear-end collision risk. As a passenger, you're in a unique position—you weren't operating either vehicle and bear no fault. The insurance coverage depends on the driver's app status: if transporting a passenger or en route to pickup, Uber or Lyft's $1 million policy applies. Partner attorneys screenshot the ride details from your app, obtain the driver's phone records to prove distraction, and ensure you're pursuing claims against all applicable insurance policies including the other driver's and the rideshare company's coverage.

T-bone collisions

When a rideshare vehicle is T-boned at an intersection, passengers seated on the impact side face the highest injury risk since car doors provide minimal crash protection. These accidents often occur when rideshare drivers, unfamiliar with the area and relying heavily on GPS, misjudge traffic signals or fail to see oncoming traffic while making turns. The critical question becomes: whose insurance pays? Partner attorneys immediately preserve the driver's trip log data, verify the app status at the time of collision, and determine whether Uber's or Lyft's commercial policy or the driver's personal insurance applies. In many cases, both the rideshare driver and the other motorist may share liability.

Head-on car crash

Head-on collisions involving rideshare vehicles raise immediate questions about insurance coverage tiers. If the driver was actively transporting you or en route to pick you up, Uber's or Lyft's $1 million policy should respond. However, these companies often dispute their driver's at-fault status or claim the app was offline. Partner attorneys subpoena the driver's GPS data, ride history, and app activity logs to prove the driver's status. Since head-on crashes typically result from drowsy driving, distraction, or impairment, partner attorneys also investigate whether the rideshare driver had been working excessive hours on multiple platforms, which could establish additional liability against the company for failing to monitor driver fatigue.

Side Impact car crash

Side-impact collisions during rideshare trips frequently occur when drivers change lanes to reach a passenger pickup location or drop-off spot, often making sudden maneuvers while checking the app. Passengers on the struck side have no protection from the direct impact force. A unique aspect of rideshare sideswipes is the digital evidence trail—the app records the driver's route, speed, and exact location. Partner attorneys use this GPS data to reconstruct the accident and prove whether the driver made an unsafe lane change. They also examine whether the driver was accepting a new ride request at the moment of impact, which would demonstrate dangerous multitasking.

Multiple vehicle accidents

Chain-reaction crashes involving rideshare vehicles create layers of insurance complexity. Multiple policies may apply: the rideshare company's $1 million policy, the driver's personal coverage, other drivers' auto insurance, and your own underinsured motorist coverage. The challenge is determining whether the rideshare driver caused the initial collision or was simply caught in a chain reaction. Partner attorneys analyze dashcam footage from all vehicles, obtain black box data showing brake application timing, and interview all drivers to establish the sequence of events. They then pursue claims against every at-fault party to maximize total compensation, which is critical when injuries from multi-vehicle crashes exceed any single insurance policy limit.

Hit-and-run cases

Hit-and-run accidents during rideshare trips offer unique recovery opportunities not available in regular car accidents. First, your ride is digitally documented with GPS coordinates, timestamps, and route data that can help police identify the fleeing vehicle. Second, Uber and Lyft both carry uninsured motorist coverage up to $1 million per accident when a passenger is injured by an unidentified driver—far more than most personal auto policies. Partner attorneys immediately preserve your trip receipt, work with police to obtain surveillance footage from the location, and file claims with both the rideshare company's UM coverage and your personal auto policy to ensure full compensation even when the at-fault driver is never found.

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What should I do right after an Uber or Lyft accident?

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Who can be held liable for my rideshare accident?

How does insurance work in an Uber or Lyft accident?

How long do I have to file a rideshare accident claim?

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