Los Angeles uber & lyft accident lawyers
Rideshare crashes come with layered insurance. What pays depends on whether the driver’s app was off, waiting for a ride, or carrying a passenger.
What to do after an uber & lyft accident
- Screenshot the ride in the app.Trip details, the driver’s name and the route are the fastest proof of which policy applies.
- Report the crash in the app too.Uber and Lyft both have in-app reporting. Keep the confirmation.
- Don’t accept a quick payout from the company.Early offers rarely reflect the full cost of your injuries.
The rules of the road
$1 million
in liability coverage applies once a driver accepts a ride, through drop-off (Public Utilities Code § 5433).
App on, no ride yet
Lower limits apply, plus extra coverage the company must carry.
2 years
to file in California, whether you were the passenger or in another car.
California law as of 2026. Every case is different; a lawyer can tell you how these apply to yours.
Injuries we handle
- Whiplash and back injuries
- Head injuries from unbelted rear seats
- Broken bones
- Facial injuries
$860K
Rideshare passenger, broken pelvis, when the driver ran a red light in Hollywood.
A sample result on a concept site. Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.
Common questions
I was the passenger. Who pays?
If the driver had a trip in progress, the rideshare company’s $1 million policy usually applies. If another car caused it, that driver’s insurer pays first.
I drive for Uber and got hit. Can I claim?
Yes. Depending on who caused it, the other driver’s insurer, the company’s policy or your own coverage can pay.