Hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident? See if you may have a claim.
Passengers, other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians hurt in a crash involving a rideshare vehicle. Answer a few quick questions — it is free, and there is no obligation.
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What to know about Uber & Lyft Accidents
A rideshare accident claim involves a crash where an Uber, Lyft, or similar vehicle was involved. Which insurance applies often depends on what the rideshare driver was doing at the moment of the crash, which makes these claims more complicated than an ordinary car accident.
Why rideshare claims are different
In an ordinary car crash, the driver’s personal auto policy is usually the starting point. In a rideshare crash, there may be several overlapping policies: the driver’s own insurance, coverage maintained for trips by the rideshare company, and the other driver’s insurance. Which one applies, and how much coverage is available, typically turns on the driver’s status in the app when the crash happened.
That makes the details of the trip important. Screenshots of the ride in your app, the trip receipt, and the time of the crash can all help establish what coverage applies.
Who can make a rideshare claim
- Passengers riding in an Uber, Lyft, or similar vehicle
- Other drivers hit by a rideshare vehicle
- Cyclists and pedestrians struck by a rideshare driver
- Rideshare drivers injured by another driver
What to keep after a rideshare crash
Take screenshots of the trip in your app before it is archived, and keep the receipt. Note the driver’s name and vehicle details, take photos of the scene, and get medical attention. Report the crash through the app as well — but be careful about describing your injuries in detail before you know their full extent.
Who may be responsible?
Depending on what happened, one or more of the following may be responsible for your injuries. This is a general guide, not a determination — only an attorney can assess your specific circumstances.
- The rideshare driver, if their driving caused the crash
- The insurance coverage the rideshare company maintains for trips, depending on the driver's status at the time
- Another driver, if someone else caused the crash
- A vehicle or parts manufacturer, if a defect was involved
What compensation could cover
Where a claim succeeds, the types of loss below are the ones commonly taken into account. What any individual claim is worth depends entirely on its own facts — no amount is promised or implied here.
- Emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, and follow-up treatment
- Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and future medical care
- Wages lost while you were unable to work
- Reduced ability to earn a living going forward
- Vehicle repair or replacement, and other property damage
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Out-of-pocket costs such as transport to appointments and prescriptions
How it works
Three steps, and the first one takes about two minutes.
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Step 1: Answer a few questions
Tell us what happened in a couple of minutes. No documents, no phone call to get started.
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Step 2: See if you may qualify
We check your answers against the general criteria attorneys look for in this kind of case.
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Step 3: Get connected with a firm
If it looks like you may have a claim, we connect you with an experienced attorney in our network.
Frequently asked questions
Does it matter whether the driver had a passenger at the time?
Often, yes. Coverage usually depends on whether the driver's app was off, whether it was on and waiting for a request, or whether they were on the way to a pickup or carrying a passenger. Higher levels of coverage typically apply once a trip has been accepted. The exact rules depend on the company and your state.
I was the passenger. Who pays for my injuries?
Passengers are often in a strong position, because they were not driving and a trip was in progress. Depending on who caused the crash, a claim may be made against the rideshare driver's coverage, another driver's insurance, or both.
I was driving for Uber or Lyft and got hurt. Can I make a claim?
Possibly. If another driver caused the crash, you may have a claim against them. Rideshare drivers are usually treated as independent contractors rather than employees, which can affect what other coverage is available. An attorney can look at which policies apply.
Is this site connected with Uber or Lyft?
No. HowMuchIsMyClaim.com is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Uber, Lyft, or any other rideshare company. Uber and Lyft are trademarks of their respective owners and are named here only to describe the type of accident.
Other types of motor vehicle accidents
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Car Accidents
A car accident claim seeks compensation from the driver, and usually the insurer, responsible for a crash that injured you. Drivers, passengers, and people in other vehicles can all bring one.
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Truck & Bus Accidents
A commercial vehicle claim arises when a truck, bus, or other vehicle operated for a business is involved in a crash that injures you. These claims often involve a company and its insurer rather than just an individual driver.
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Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle accident claim seeks compensation for a rider or passenger injured in a crash someone else caused. Because riders have so little protection, injuries are often serious and recovery can be long.
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Pedestrian Accidents
A pedestrian accident claim seeks compensation for someone struck by a vehicle while on foot. Pedestrians have no protection in a collision, so even a low-speed impact can cause serious injury.
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All motor vehicle accidents
A motor vehicle accident claim is a request for compensation after you have been injured, or your property has been damaged, in a crash that someone else caused. It covers far more than cars — collisions involving trucks, motorcycles, buses, rideshare vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians usually fall under the same body of law.
Find out what your claim could be worth
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