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Uber Accident Lawyer

Ridesharing services like Uber have made urban life a great deal easier, and that’s especially true here in Southern California, where the distances between any two points are often enormous, where public transportation is spotty at best, and where few can afford to take taxis on a regular basis. Of course, there’s nothing about Uber vehicles that automatically prevent collisions, and injury accidents involving Uber drivers do occur. Fortunately, Legal Defenders is here to help Southern California auto collision victims obtain the full compensation they deserve. With our award-winning Uber Accident Lawyer in California, we have been helping injured victims get the justice and compensation they deserve after being injured in an Uber or Lyft accident.

Stranded driver beside a damaged vehicle phoning for assistance — California rideshare and Uber accident attorneys at Burg & Brock

Are Uber Accidents The Same As Other Auto Accidents?

Not really. The big difference has to do with the amount of insurance carried by drivers. An ordinary motorist might carry as little as the legally required 15/30 standard. ($15,000 per victim and $30,000 per accident.) Assuming the at-fault driver has no other significant assets, this can severely limit the amount of compensation a victim can receive. Uber, however, is a multi-billion dollar company with enormous assets to protect, so it makes sure that each of its drivers is carrying $1 million worth of coverage while they are on the job.

What this means is that victims in four categories may be able to obtain a much higher level of compensation, depending on the circumstances and the nature of their injuries. This breaks down as follows:

Pedestrians or drivers injured in a collision where the Uber driver was the at-fault party.
Drivers who are hurt in accidents where an Uber driver is the at-fault party.
Passengers hurt in any vehicle during an accident caused by an Uber driver.
Uber drivers who are hurt in accidents where another party was at fault.
Unfortunately, insurance companies typically work very hard to pay out the very least amount of money possible. Therefore, individuals in these categories are well advised to contact an outstanding law firm that have high rated  Uber accident lawyers,  such as Legal Defenders to ensure that their rights are fully protected and that they receive a fair and reasonable amount of compensation.
Attorneys reviewing evidence in a vehicle accident case — California rideshare and Uber accident attorneys at Burg & Brock

Protecting Your Rights With Expert Attorneys

The laws involving personal injury and compensation are anything but simple, and victims need to have the best possible representations. Legal Defenders boasts a long history of success, with more than $1 billion raised in terms of settlements and legal judgments and a staggering success rate of 99%. Just as important, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid until after our clients receive money and so, as the best Uber accident lawyers, our services are available to working people who simply cannot afford to pay expensive legal retainer fees.

Related Practice Areas & Locations

Rideshare and gig-driver work covers Uber, Lyft, Amazon Flex, DoorDash, and others. Below are the variants and city pages most relevant to Los Angeles passengers and drivers.

Talk to one of our attorneys: Cameron Yadidi Brock  ·  Artin Fiterz, Esq.  ·  Greg Diarian  ·  Craig D. Rackohn  ·  Lena G. Karaminassian  ·  Isaac Radnia

Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays if I am injured in an Uber or Lyft accident?

It depends on the driver's app status at the moment of the crash. If the app is off, only the driver's personal auto insurance applies. If the app is on but no passenger is matched, $50,000/$100,000/$25,000 contingent liability applies. If a passenger is on board or matched, the $1 million Uber/Lyft policy applies.

How much is an Uber accident settlement worth?

Cases under the $1 million Uber/Lyft policy resolve in the $100,000 to $1 million range depending on injury severity. Burg & Brock recovered a $3.2 million rideshare verdict that exceeded the policy through an excess-coverage claim. Catastrophic injury cases push toward and beyond policy limits.

What if I was a pedestrian hit by an Uber driver?

You file against the Uber/Lyft commercial policy if the driver was on a trip or had a passenger matched. Pedestrian cases routinely command higher pain-and-suffering awards because injuries from a vehicle strike are severe. Vehicle Code section 21950 establishes the driver's duty to yield.

How long do I have to file an Uber accident claim?

Two years from the accident date under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. Notify Uber/Lyft as soon as possible (their portal closes claims quickly) but the legal deadline is two years.

What if my Uber driver was the one at fault?

You file against the Uber/Lyft $1 million policy as a passenger. Passengers have a strong liability position because they have no control over the driving. Burg & Brock handles these as standard rideshare-passenger cases.

Will Uber try to deny my claim?

Their first move is often to argue the driver was offline at the moment of impact (which drops you to personal insurance only). We pull the trip data, GPS logs, and app status from Uber through formal discovery to establish the driver was on a trip.

What if another car hit the Uber I was in?

You file against both: the at-fault driver's policy first, then the Uber UM/UIM coverage (up to $1 million) if the at-fault driver was underinsured. The Uber policy stacks on top of the other driver's coverage.

Are Uber drivers independent contractors or employees?

Under California Proposition 22 (effective 2021), Uber and Lyft drivers are independent contractors for purposes of labor law but the companies remain liable for accidents during trips. Liability is not affected by the employment classification.

What does an Uber accident lawyer cost?

Contingency. No fee unless we recover. Standard 33 and 1/3 percent before suit, 40% after suit. Free consultation.

Do I need to report the accident to Uber?

Yes, through the in-app safety report or website. Do this within 24 hours. Do not give a recorded statement until you have spoken to an attorney.