Who pays when I'm hurt in an Uber or Lyft?

It depends on what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash. When a passenger is on board, a $1 million liability policy from the rideshare company applies. When the app is on but no passenger is assigned, a lower contingent policy kicks in. When the driver is offline, only their personal auto policy applies. We identify the right coverage tier and pursue every available source.

Can I sue Uber or Lyft directly?

Direct claims against Uber and Lyft can be challenging because their drivers are classified as independent contractors. However, their insurance policies cover drivers under the circumstances above, and in limited cases direct claims are possible — we evaluate every angle.

I was a passenger — will my claim raise my own insurance?

No. As a passenger, you are not at fault and your own policy is generally not involved in the claim. You pursue the at-fault driver's insurance, and the rideshare company's policy when applicable.

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Injured in an Uber or Lyft? Rideshare Cases Have Unique Insurance Rules.

Uber and Lyft accidents involve layered insurance that turns on exactly what the driver was doing when the crash happened — offline, waiting for a ride, or actively transporting a passenger. Different phases unlock different policy limits, and the rideshare companies are notoriously slow to accept responsibility. Our attorneys navigate these coverage tiers to secure the maximum available recovery for drivers, passengers, and people hit by rideshare vehicles.

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Rideshare Accident Cases We Handle

Every case is unique, but our attorneys have deep experience across a wide range of rideshare accident matters, including:

Passenger injuries in an Uber or Lyft

Accidents involving a rideshare driver who hit another vehicle

Pedestrians and cyclists struck by rideshare vehicles

Rideshare driver-to-driver collisions

Assaults and incidents involving rideshare drivers

Insurance denials during 'app-on' status disputes

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Our Results in Rideshare Accident

Every case is different, but these outcomes show what we fight for on behalf of our clients.

$6,500,000Motor Vehicle

A police officer hit a sinkhole and suffered a career-ending back injury. We got him the recovery he deserved.

$3,200,000Motor Vehicle

A rear-end collision left our client with a herniated disc requiring multiple surgeries. We secured full compensation for his lost wages and ongoing treatment.

$1,250,000Motor Vehicle

Our client sustained serious injuries in a vehicle collision and required ongoing medical care. We secured a substantial settlement covering medical expenses, lost wages, and future treatment.

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