Uber and Lyft drivers are typically classified as independent contractors rather than employees, which TNCs often use to limit direct liability.
California Personal Injury · Uber / Lyft Accidents
Rideshare crashes demand counsel who understand TNC insurance.
Injured as an Uber or Lyft passenger, pedestrian, or third-party driver? LawFellas navigates complex rideshare liability policies and fights for the highest possible settlement. We win your case or no fees.
Overview
Uber and Lyft are TNCs — and that complicates liability.
Uber and Lyft are Transportation Network Companies, or TNCs. These businesses have revolutionized ride-sharing, giving users convenient private transportation while helping reduce rates of driving under the influence. But inexpensive rideshare options come with complications: what happens if your driver gets in an accident? What happens if you are injured riding in an Uber or Lyft?
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident with an Uber or Lyft driver — as a passenger, pedestrian, or third-party driver — you may have questions about the future. LawFellas is here to help.
Liability Policies
What you need to know about rideshare coverage.
It is highly discouraged to handle a rideshare claim alone. These companies may attempt to make you settle for less. We aggressively pursue compensation from every at-fault party so you can focus on recovery.
Passengers on an active Uber or Lyft ride are generally covered by up to $1 million in commercial liability insurance per ride.
TNCs can be difficult to communicate with alone. Our firm has the systems to deal directly with these large companies and their insurers.
Injured motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and other third parties may still recover under the driver’s policy and Uber or Lyft excess coverage.
Case Focus
Who we help & issues we resolve.
Common questions include who covers damages beyond the driver’s policy and how commercial vehicle coverage applies. We secure maximum compensation either way.
Who We Represent
- Uber / Lyft passengers
- Pedestrians struck by rideshare vehicles
- Cyclists injured by TNC drivers
- Other motorists hit by Uber or Lyft drivers
- Passengers injured by third-party drivers
- Families pursuing wrongful death claims
Common Claim Issues
- Independent contractor classification disputes
- App period / trip-status coverage gaps
- Contested liability between multiple insurers
- Lowball settlement offers from TNC carriers
- Delayed medical treatment authorization
- Evidence from the rideshare app and vehicle data
Your Trusted Legal Ally
We take on the rideshare giants so you can heal.
Talk to real lawyers and get fast results. We will not back down from aggressive pursuit of compensation from the at-fault party. Focus on recovery and let us do the heavy lifting.
Let us fight for the justice and compensation you and your family deserve. We will win your case or no fees.
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We will win your case or no fees.
Rideshare Accident FAQs
Here to serve you.
Answers to common questions about Uber and Lyft accident claims in California.
Uber and Lyft maintain excess commercial liability coverage during qualifying periods of a trip. We identify every available policy — personal, commercial, and excess — and pursue the full value of your claim so you are not left covering the shortfall alone.
Coverage depends on the driver’s app status at the time of the crash. During an active trip, substantial commercial liability insurance typically applies. We investigate trip logs, app data, and insurer positions to unlock the correct coverage layer.
Billion-dollar rideshare companies and their insurers may push you to settle for less. An attorney levels the field, preserves evidence, and pursues maximum compensation. Call LawFellas 24/7 at 855-5Fellas for a free consultation.
We work on a contingency fee basis. If we don’t win your case, you don’t pay. If we obtain a settlement, we collect a percentage of that recovery. There is absolutely no risk or upfront cost to you.
Yes. Many clients retain us after feeling overwhelmed by the claims process. Once retained, we notify insurers to communicate only with our firm so you can focus on recovery.
While we prepare every case with the depth and strength it would need to succeed at trial, at LawFellas we do our best to obtain a settlement before stepping foot in court.
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