Rideshare

Rideshare accidents involving Uber, Lyft, and similar services present unique legal challenges due to complex insurance coverage that changes based on the driver's status at the time of the accident. Whether you're a passenger injured during a ride, another motorist struck by a rideshare vehicle, or a pedestrian hit by a distracted rideshare driver, understanding your rights is critical to recovering compensation.

Common causes of rideshare accidents include distracted driving while checking apps for ride requests, driver fatigue from working excessive hours across multiple platforms, inadequate driver screening and training by rideshare companies, aggressive driving to maximize trips and earnings, and unfamiliarity with routes leading to sudden lane changes or missed turns. The gig economy model often prioritizes quantity over safety.

Determining liability and available insurance coverage depends on whether the driver was offline, waiting for requests, en route to pick up a passenger, or actively transporting a rider. Rideshare companies provide different coverage levels for each status, and their insurance carriers aggressively dispute claims to minimize payouts and protect corporate profits at victims' expense.

At Ouch, we navigate the complicated insurance landscape of rideshare accidents by thoroughly investigating driver status at the time of collision, pursuing all available coverage from personal policies and corporate umbrellas, and holding rideshare companies accountable when their platforms and policies contribute to accidents. Our attorneys understand the tactics these companies use to deny responsibility.

You deserve full compensation regardless of the complications rideshare companies create. Contact Ouch today for a free consultation and let our experienced team cut through the confusion and fight for maximum recovery after your rideshare accident.