West Coast Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyers

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West Coast Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyers intends on providing excellent legal services to victims involved in an Uber or Lyft accident. Our objective is to make sure each and every client we help gets the justice and compensation they deserve.

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West Coast Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyers has been in service for 7 years. Our legal team has handled thousands of cases and recovered more than $50,000,000 in settlements and judgments for our clients. We work with top-rated medical specialists to ensure you are given the best medical services possible to help treat your injuries.

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You Don't Pay Unless We Win

We work under a contingency-fee basis, meaning that if we are unable to settle or win your case, you do not have to compensate us for the services you have been provided. Our Uber and Lyft accident lawyers are available 24/7 to offer legal assistance. To schedule a free case evaluation, you may contact us by calling (866) 654-1070.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at westcoastuberlyftlawyers@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

I just got into an accident with an Uber/Lyft driver. What should I do?

It is crucial that you fulfill the list of actions below to better your chances of delivering a

strong Uber/Lyft accident claim.

Contact 911. If any noticeable injuries or damages occured after the impact, you should contact the police immediately. They will arrive at the accident scene to conduct an official police report while the paramedics assist those who are in need of medical attention.
Exchange contact and insurance information. Speak to all parties involved in the Uber/Lyft accident and share each other’s driver’s license details, license plate numbers, vehicle model, contact information, and insurance information.
Obtain witness information. If any witnesses are nearby, you should approach them and ask for their consent to collect their contact information.
Gather evidence. Make sure you take pictures or video footage of your injuries, damages, the location of the accident scene, weather conditions, and road conditions. Requesting a copy of the official police report will also help strengthen your claim. Lastly, you should document your experience of the Uber/Lyft accident in a journal or diary with the date and time of when the incident took place.
Make a doctor’s appointment. You should get examined by a doctor to determine if you have sustained any serious injuries. If a diagnosis has been made, the doctor will create a treatment plan to help with your recovery process. Any doctor visits, procedures, or prescriptions relating to the incident will be saved on file and can be used as evidence to include in your Uber/Lyft accident claim.
Reach out to an experienced Uber or Lyft accident lawyer. Your Uber/Lyft accident lawyer will negotiate with the opposing party and their insurance company to get you the compensation you deserve. They will handle all of the difficult tasks, while you focus on recovering from your injuries.

I was a passenger in an Uber/Lyft and was involved in an accident. Can I sue?

Yes, Uber/Lyft passengers are given the legal right to file a lawsuit against the rideshare

driver and/or the other driver at-fault for causing the accident. If you notice any injuries

or damages after the impact, you should contact the police. Once the police arrive, they

will create an official police report. You may ask the police for a copy of the report.

Paramedics may also be present to help anyone who has sustained an injury.

While at the accident scene, you should collect important evidence. This includes the

following:

Driver’s license details, license plate numbers, vehicle models, contact information and insurance information from all parties involved in the Uber/Lyft accident.
Photographs or video footage of your injuries, damages, the location of where the accident occurred, weather conditions, and road conditions.
Witness information.
Documentation of your perspective on what occurred before and after the Uber/Lyft accident.

It is also encouraged for an Uber/Lyft accident victim to set up a doctor’s appointment to

get their injury examined. If the doctor detects a problem, they will offer you treatment

options to improve your condition. All doctor visits, procedures, and prescriptions will be

saved on file and can be used as proof that you sustained an injury from the collision

and are seeking medical attention because of it.

Filing an incident report is another essential task that should be fulfilled. Both rideshare

companies recommend their passengers to file a collision report. Once passengers have

completed and submitted the report, a member of the support team from Uber or Lyft

will reach out to you to guide you through the claims process.

Lastly, you should hire an Uber and Lyft accident lawyer to help you file a personal injury

claim. Your lawyer will guide you through each stage of the legal process to make

sure you have a better chance at winning the compensation you deserve for your losses.

Another driver crashed into me while I was completing a ride request as an Uber/Lyft driver. What should I do?

You are permitted to file an Uber/Lyft accident claim against the other driver to recover

damages. Be sure to report this issue with the respective rideshare company you work

for. You may receive coverage up to the company’s policy limits based on what you were

doing moments before the collision took place.

I did not experience any immediate pain after the Uber/Lyft accident. Should I still visit a doctor?

Yes. It is important to get medical attention after an Uber/Lyft accident. What could seem like a minor injury to you could progress into something much worse, especially if you are not treating it properly. Your doctor will provide you with all of the essentials that are needed to help with your recovery process. Your visits, procedures, and prescriptions will all be saved on file. This can be used as proof that you sustained an injury after the collision and are seeking medical treatment.

What are Uber and Lyft’s insurance policies if I’m involved in an accident?

Both Uber and Lyft offer similar coverage tiers for their rideshare drivers.

Uber

Offline: Your personal auto insurance will cover the damages.
Online and Waiting for a Ride Request: You will receive third-party liability only if your personal auto insurance does not apply. Coverage will include: $50,000 in bodily injury per person/$100,000 in bodily injury per collision/$25,000 in property damage per collision.
Online and Picking Up or Dropping Off a Passenger: Uber will provide $1,000,000 third-party liability, uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury and/or first-party injury insurance, and contingent comprehensive and collision coverage (up to the actual cash value of a vehicle with a $2,500 deductible).

Lyft

Offline: Your personal auto insurance will apply.
Online and Waiting for a Ride Request: Lyft will offer third-party liability insurance for covered accidents only if your personal auto insurance does not apply. This includes: $50,000 in bodily injury per person/$100,000 in bodily injury per collision/$25,000 in property damage per collision.

Online and Picking Up or Dropping Off a Passenger: At least $1,000,000 third-party liability, first party coverages (PIP, MedPay, UM/UIM coverage, and/or Occupational Accident coverage), and comprehensive and collision coverage up to the actual cash value of the vehicle with a $2,500 deductible.

Can I directly sue Uber/Lyft for an accident caused by one of their drivers?

Yes, you can. But, it can be tricky. Since rideshare drivers are classified as

independent contractors, Uber and Lyft are not always going to be held accountable for

accidents caused by their drivers. You will need to have proof of either rideshare

company committing negligence, which ultimately led to the accident taking place.

For instance, a rideshare company intentionally hired an unsuitable driver. This could be

someone who has a criminal record or a bad driving history. Another scenario could be a

rideshare company initiating poor training sessions that do not educate rideshare drivers on what they are expected to perform while on the job.

You will need to seek legal assistance from an experienced Uber and Lyft accident

lawyer to handle such a case. They will assess your situation to determine what

evidence is needed to prove that the rideshare company should also be found at-fault for

the damages or injuries you sustained.

What damages are available to victims of an Uber/Lyft accident?

After an Uber/Lyft accident, you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim against the

party at-fault for damages. To ensure that you get a fair settlement offer, you will need to hire an Uber/Lyft accident lawyer to assess what losses you sustained into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic damages are referred to as out-of-pocket expenses that hold a monetary value. This includes medical bills, lost wages, property damage, loss of earning capacity, repair costs, and more.
Non-economic damages are identified as non-monetary losses, such as emotional distress, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, and so on.

In some cases, punitive damages may also be granted to victims of an Uber/Lyft

accident. Punitive damages are intended as punishment and will only be granted to the

victim if they can show proof that the defendant's negligent behavior was intentional,

malicious, or harmful. There is no standard for calculating and awarding punitive

damages. It will be given under the court’s discretion and will vary based on what

circumstances are involved in the Uber/Lyft accident case.

How long do I have to file an Uber/Lyft accident claim in California?

Uber/Lyft accident victims will be given two years starting from the initial date of the

incident to file a personal injury claim. It is important for the accident victim to pursue

compensation as soon as possible. Waiting until the last minute to take legal action can

set the accident victim back from finding an experiencedUber and Lyft accident lawyer or

collecting solid evidence that would help strengthen their claim. If you do not submit a claim before the deadline, you will no longer be qualified to recover compensation for your losses.

However, there are a few exceptions that will toll the statute of limitations. This includes

the following:

The plaintiff is a minor,
The plaintiff is incarcerated,
The plaintiff lives out-of-state,
The plaintiff is incapacitated, or
The plaintiff is legally insane.

How is liability determined in an Uber/Lyft accident?

Since California is a comparative liability state, all parties involved in the Uber/Lyft

accident will be under review to determine how much negligence was contributed by

each side. If the court finds that all parties are guilty of committing negligence, they will

owe one another compensation depending on how severe the negligent action was and

the impact it had on the other parties.

Why would I need to hire an Uber/Lyft accident lawyer if I am planning on filing a lawsuit after the accident?

An Uber/Lyft accident lawyer will greatly benefit you in a lawsuit. They will protect your

legal rights to ensure you are not taken advantage of by the opposing side. You will also

be educated on the legal process of handling a lawsuit. Any questions or concerns you

may have with your case will be answered by your Uber/Lyft accident lawyer. They will

also negotiate with the insurance company to make sure you are given a fair settlement

offer. Lastly, they will represent you in court if you are called to make an appearance.