Navigating an Uber or Lyft Accident: What You Need to Know

Getting into an Uber or Lyft accident in California can involve additional factors that may make the claims process more complex than a typical car accident. From determining liability to dealing with much larger policy limits, rideshare accidents can be intimidating; especially if you’re injured and trying to focus on healing.

Here at Avalon Law Firm, we understand the difficult situation you find yourself in, and that’s why we want to help you overcome it.

What Makes a Rideshare Accident Different for Your Personal Injury Claim?

Here are three main differences between resolving a personal injury claim involving an Uber or Lyft and a standard car accident.

Significantly Higher Coverage Limits

Corporate insurance policies differ in many ways from personal policies. Depending on the circumstances of the accident and the driver’s status within the rideshare app, additional insurance coverage may apply, including higher policy limits in certain situations. 

However, these larger insurers also have their own legal teams and their goal is to evaluate claims while protecting their company’s financial interests. Therefore, this is a critical time to have a personal injury attorney by your side who knows how to handle your case.

Built-In Digital Evidence and Telematics

In regular car accidents, the evidence can sometimes come down to oral testimonies and police reports. On the other hand, Lyft and Uber accidents introduce the valuable factor of geo-tracking through the app on your phone.

However, this type of evidence may not be available indefinitely, which is why preserving important records as early as possible can be critical. Our legal team can work to obtain relevant evidence, including available records and documentation, to help support your claim.

Clear Liability Protections for Passengers

If you are a passenger injured in a rideshare accident, you generally are not responsible for causing the collision because you were not operating the vehicle. However, every case depends on the specific facts involved. Because of this, injured passengers may have access to available rideshare insurance coverage and legal options to pursue compensation for their damages. 

What to Do Right After A Rideshare Accident

We know accidents are extremely stressful, but having a checklist can make your life much easier. We gathered some useful tips to help you secure your case right after a rideshare accident:

• Make sure you and everyone else involved are safe. 
• Wait until law enforcement comes to the scene to create a police report. 
• Collect information, including screenshots of the app, information of all parties involved, witness contact information, and as many pictures as possible.
• Finally, call us at 818-251-8787

Call Avalon Law Firm for a Free Consultation

The last thing you want to do after an accident is deal with a bunch of paperwork on top of your medical bills and treatment. With Avalon Law Firm, you don’t have to. We are ready to help you understand your legal options and guide you through the personal injury claim process. 

Every case is unique, and the outcome of any personal injury claim depends on its specific facts, the available evidence, and applicable law.

If you have any doubts, please don’t hesitate to reach out, and keep reading our website to learn more about personal injury and how to keep yourself safe.