Personal Injury

Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyer in Palmdale

The short answer

If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft crash, who pays depends on what the driver was doing in the app. Under California law, when a rideshare driver has accepted a ride or has a passenger in the car, the company's insurance must provide at least $1 million in liability coverage. If the app was on but no ride had been accepted, lower limits apply. If the app was off, the driver's personal insurance applies. Take screenshots of your trip, get medical care, and talk to a lawyer before you talk to the insurer.

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How rideshare insurance works in California

What the driver was doing	Coverage that usually applies
App off	The driver’s personal auto insurance
App on, waiting for a ride	Rideshare company coverage: at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for injuries, plus $30,000 for property damage
Ride accepted, driving to pickup	Rideshare company coverage of at least $1,000,000
Passenger in the car	Rideshare company coverage of at least $1,000,000

These are the minimums under California Public Utilities Code 5433. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage may also apply.

What to do after a rideshare crash

Get medical care.
Take screenshots of the trip in your app before they disappear. Note the driver’s name and car.
Report the crash in the app and to the police.
Get names of witnesses and the other driver.
Do not give a recorded statement to the rideshare company’s insurer before you talk to a lawyer.

Why these cases get complicated

Several insurance companies may be involved, and each one may try to point to another. We sort out which policy applies, get the app records, and deal with the insurers for you. Angelo Campano handles your case personally.

Read more: Rideshare accidents: navigating Uber and Lyft crashes. The consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless we win.

How it works

Three steps. Your only job is step one.

Tell us what happened
Call, text, or use the short form. It takes a few minutes, and it is free.
We take it from there
We gather the evidence, deal with the insurers, and help you get medical care while you recover.
We work to resolve your case
Most cases settle. If the insurance company will not be fair, Angelo is ready to take your case to court.

Your only job is step one.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

I was a passenger. Who pays for my injuries?

As a passenger on an active trip, you are usually covered by the rideshare company's $1 million policy, whether your driver or another driver caused the crash.

A rideshare driver hit my car. Can I claim against Uber or Lyft?

It depends on the driver's app status at the moment of the crash. We can find out through the insurers and the rideshare company's records.

What about taxis?

Taxi companies are also common carriers and owe passengers a high duty of care. Read our article on injuries in a cab.

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