Los Angeles Rideshare Accident Lawyer

Helping Uber & Lyft Passengers Get Compensation for Injuries

It seems like everyone in Los Angeles uses a ridesharing service like Uber or Lyft. While these services are convenient, they can be dangerous. Rideshare drivers are constantly on the move and are often distracted by their GPS, rideshare app, or passengers. This can easily lead to a catastrophic crash. In addition, many Uber and Lyft drivers are inexperienced and don’t know how to safely operate a vehicle. This can also lead to a serious accident.

If you have been injured in a rideshare accident in Los Angeles, you have the right to file an injury claim and seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, these cases are often very complicated. You must first determine who is liable for your injuries. Is it the rideshare driver? The rideshare company? Or is it another motorist on the road? Then, you must prove that the liable party’s negligence caused the crash. Finally, you must negotiate a settlement with the liable party’s insurer.

At Wisner & Baum, our Los Angeles rideshare accident lawyers are here to help. We have extensive experience handling complex auto accident cases, and we will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Let us handle the legal side of things while you focus on what is most important: recovering from your injuries.

Call (855) 948-5098 or fill out our online contact form today to request a free case evaluation.

Who is Liable for a Rideshare Accident?

After a rideshare accident, it is important to determine who is liable for your injuries. This will help you determine where to file your claim and what damages you are entitled to. In most cases, the liable party is the rideshare driver. However, there are situations where the rideshare company is liable for your injuries.

Rideshare driver is liable. In most cases, the rideshare driver is liable for your injuries. Rideshare drivers are independent contractors, which means that they are not employees of Uber or Lyft. This means that Uber and Lyft are not liable for any injuries caused by their drivers. However, rideshare drivers are required to carry their own auto insurance policy with a minimum of $1 million in liability coverage. If the driver’s insurance policy is not enough to cover your damages, you may be able to file a claim with your own insurance company.

Rideshare company is liable. There are situations where the rideshare company is liable for your injuries. Uber and Lyft are required by California law to carry a $1 million minimum liability insurance policy that covers all accidents caused by their drivers. However, this policy only applies if the driver was logged into the rideshare app and was either picking up a passenger or was on the way to pick up a passenger. The policy does not apply if the driver was not logged into the app or was not on the way to pick up a passenger.

For example, let’s say that a Lyft driver is on the way to pick up a passenger when he crashes into your car. If the driver’s auto insurance policy is not enough to cover your damages, you can file a claim with Lyft’s $1 million liability insurance policy. However, let’s say that the driver was not logged into the app and was not on the way to pick up a passenger. In this case, Lyft’s insurance policy would not apply and you would need to file a claim with the driver’s insurance company.

The third party is liable. There are also situations where another motorist is liable for your injuries. For example, let’s say that you are a passenger in an Uber when another driver runs a red light and crashes into the Uber. In this case, the other driver would be liable for your injuries. You would need to file a claim with the other driver’s insurance company.

Why Choose Wisner & Baum?

After a rideshare accident, you need an experienced lawyer on your side. At Wisner & Baum, our Los Angeles rideshare accident attorneys have been helping injured victims get the compensation they deserve for nearly 40 years. We have a proven track record of success and have recovered over $4 billion for our clients. We will fight to get you the compensation you deserve, and we are not afraid to take on major corporations like Uber and Lyft.

Contact us today at (855) 948-5098 to schedule a free consultation.