Practice Area
Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyers in California
Rideshare crashes come with a confusing stack of insurance policies. Which one pays depends on what the driver’s app was doing at the moment of the crash — and we make sure the right coverage answers for your injuries.
- FeeNo fee unless we win
- First conversationFree and confidential
- LanguageSe habla español
Overview
How these claims work.
Whether you were a passenger, another driver, a pedestrian, or the rideshare driver yourself, an Uber or Lyft crash can trigger several layers of coverage. California requires rideshare companies to carry up to a $1 million policy when a driver is on a trip, but that coverage shrinks or disappears depending on whether the app was off, on and waiting, or actively carrying a passenger.
These companies and their insurers are well-practiced at minimizing payouts and disputing which policy applies. We pin down the driver’s app status at the moment of impact and pursue every policy available so your medical bills and losses are fully covered.
What We Handle
Common rideshare accident injuries we handle
- Whiplash and neck injuries
- Back and spinal injuries
- Concussions and head injuries
- Fractures and dislocations
- Knee and shoulder injuries
- Seat-belt and airbag injuries
- Emotional trauma after a serious crash
California Law
What you should know.
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Coverage depends on the app’s status
When the rideshare app is off, only the driver’s personal policy applies. When the driver is logged in and waiting, a smaller contingent policy applies. When a ride is accepted or a passenger is aboard, California requires up to $1 million in coverage. Establishing the status is essential.
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Two-year deadline still applies
A rideshare injury claim is still a California personal injury claim, subject to the two-year statute of limitations. The added complexity of multiple insurers is one more reason not to wait.
General information, not legal advice. Deadlines and rules depend on the facts of your case, so talk to a lawyer about yours. Read our FAQ.
How We Help
What Reardon Stodolka brings to your case.
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We read the medicine, not just the file
The firm was built around reading treatment records the way clinicians do — connecting the mechanism of your injury to the diagnosis, the prognosis, and the long-term cost. That is what stops an insurer from dismissing a serious injury as minor.
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California is the whole practice
Deadlines, comparative-fault rules, and the insurers and courts you will face are all California-specific. The work is built around how injury claims actually move here, from the first claim letter to trial if it comes to that.
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No fee unless we win
You pay nothing up front and nothing unless we recover for you. The first conversation is free and focused on giving you a clear, honest read on your claim.
I was a passenger in an Uber that crashed. Who pays?
As a passenger you are almost never at fault, and you may be covered by the rideshare company’s up-to-$1-million policy as well as the at-fault driver’s insurance. We pursue whichever coverage applies to your injuries.
A rideshare driver hit me. Does Uber or Lyft’s insurance cover me?
It depends on what the app was doing at the time. If the driver had accepted a ride or had a passenger, the company’s larger policy is likely in play. If the app was off, the driver’s personal insurance applies.
Can I sue Uber or Lyft directly?
These companies classify drivers as independent contractors, which complicates direct claims, but their insurance policies are still required to respond. We focus on reaching the coverage rather than getting stuck on labels.
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Ready to talk about your case?
Share what happened and the questions weighing on you. The first conversation is free, confidential, and focused on clarity — with no fee unless we win.