Rideshare accidents involving services such as Uber and Lyft can create complicated insurance questions. The coverage available may depend on what the rideshare driver was doing at the exact time of the collision.
If you have been injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, understanding the different insurance situations can be important.
Why Are Rideshare Accident Claims Complicated?
A rideshare driver’s insurance situation may change depending on whether the driver:
- Was not using the rideshare app
- Was logged into the app and waiting for a ride request
- Had accepted a passenger request
- Was transporting a passenger
The applicable insurance coverage can therefore depend on the driver’s status when the accident occurred.
Who Can Be Involved in a Rideshare Accident?
A rideshare crash may involve:
- The rideshare driver
- Another driver
- A rideshare company
- Insurance companies
- Passengers
- Pedestrians or cyclists
Determining which insurance policy applies can require careful review of the accident circumstances.
Common Rideshare Accident Injuries
Passengers, drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and occupants of other vehicles may experience:
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Back and spinal injuries
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Internal injuries
- Permanent disabilities
What Should You Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident?
Seek medical attention and document the crash. Keep photographs, medical records, receipts, witness information, police reports, and details about the rideshare trip.
Avoid assuming that the rideshare company’s insurance will automatically cover every loss.
Get a Free Case Evaluation
If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, determining what insurance coverage may apply can be difficult.
Request your Free Case Evaluation:
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Get information about your potential options before deciding what to do next.
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