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Lyft and Uber Accident Attorney Los Angeles

Our attorneys exclusively represent injury victims.
For years we have fought on behalf of clients who were hurt in accidents due to the negligence of another party.

lyft and uber accident attorney los angeles

With just a few clicks and swipes on the phone, Uber and other rideshare apps have revolutionized the commuter industry. Convenience and a user-based rating system sealed the deal. However, just like any other vehicle, stepping into a rideshare car or Uber ride means you put yourself at risk for getting into a car accident.

If you’ve been injured in a rideshare accident with Lyft or Uber, you can face a maze of complicated insurance policies and legalese.

At MKP Law Group, LLP our attorneys exclusively represent injury victims. Having an experienced Los Angeles Uber accident lawyer working with you will ensure you get the maximum compensation for injuries from your rideshare accident.

Why Hire One of Our Los Angeles Uber Accident Lawyers For Your Rideshare Accident?

Insurance claims are already complicated. Those involving Uber and Lyft car accidents can be even more complicated. Our experienced team will thoroughly investigate your case, collect evidence, and help determine how much you can ask for in your settlement. Often insurance companies offer very low settlements. Working with one of our Uber Accident lawyers can help make sure you maximize your settlement.

We also work closely with a team of medical experts throughout Los Angeles and California to ensure that you or your loved one receives top-notch medical care for a speedy and healthy recovery while we deal with the driver and rideshare insurance companies.

MKP Law Group, LLP’s team strives to make the process as easy and quick as possible for you. We work on cases throughout the State of California. Contact us at 323-524-9619 to schedule your free consultation.

All of our cases are on a contingency fee basis, meaning if we don’t win your case, you don’t owe us a dime.

Complexities and Issues with Uber and Lyft Car Accidents: Liability & Insurance

Whether you are an Uber or Lyft driver or one of their passengers, victims of rideshare accidents are often confused as to what to do.

  • Who is responsible for the injuries?
  • Do you, as the passenger, sue the Uber driver, the rideshare company itself, or the other vehicle that struck the rideshare vehicle?
  • How do you determine who is at fault?

Drivers for rideshare companies often have to deal with two insurance companies: their personal auto insurance carrier and the rideshare company's carrier. Plus, specific California laws come into play.

With multiple insurance company's claims, insurance coverage variations based on stages of the rideshare trip, and frequent disputes as to who was at fault for the accident, it is highly recommended you hire an experienced Los Angeles Lyft or Uber accident lawyer to figure out the proper steps to follow. MKP Law Group, LLP’s legal team delivers support and know-how to fight for their clients to get the compensation they deserve. Whether you are a passenger in a Uber or Lyft car accident, a driver, or someone else injured in a rideshare accident, the team at MKP Law Group, LLP is experienced, attentive, dependable, and tenacious so call us today at 323-524-9619 to schedule your 100% free consultation. Remember, all of our cases are on a contingency fee basis, meaning if we don’t win your case you don’t owe us a dime.

Needless to say, accidents involving Uber and Lyft can lead to much confusion for both drivers and passengers.

Ridesharing Laws: Insurance, Laws, and Liability for Uber or Lyft Accidents in California

In California, there have been specific laws enacted to help the legal system better explain the working status of employed rideshare drivers. Between their recently defined employee (not independent contractor) status and the 3 phase system that impacts rideshare driver's insurance liability, understanding certain components of the system are crucial to moving forward knowledgeably with your case.

Lyft or Uber Driver Insurance

Uber and Lyft require that drivers have personal auto coverage. However, drivers' personal insurance will almost always not apply while drivers are logged in on Lyft or Uber's application and are actively working.

While a driver is logged into the application, the rideshare company's insurance covers the vehicle while the car is in the process of transporting a passenger. It's important to know that the company's insurance coverage varies based on the stage of the ride, also known as Rideshare Periods.

The 3 Rideshare Periods:

Insurance liability coverage for rideshare drivers varies based on Rideshare Periods. These periods change depending on what the driver is doing:

  • Period 1: The waiting period: This period begins when the driver turns on the rideshare application. This period is better defined as the waiting period while the driver is "on the clock" and actively ready and waiting for a rider to confirm a trip. During Period 1, the insurance liability coverage for Uber and Lyft drivers is $50,000 per person, $100,000 for any accident involving bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage.
  • Period 2: The driver is en route to pick up their passenger(s). When the application is active and the driver has officially accepted a ride and is on the way to the destination where the passenger(s) are waiting. During Period 2, Uber and Lyft's insurance liability coverage is $1,000,000 for liability.
  • Period 3: When passenger(s) are in the car and on the way to their destination. This period occurs when the driver has picked up a rider and is in the process of completing the trip; like Period 2, a $1,000,000 policy for bodily injury liability coverage applies. If the Uber or Lyft driver is not at fault for the rideshare accident, the amount of damages a victim can recover is reduced by the amount of insurance available from the at-fault driver.

Additional Protection for Uber Drivers to Consider

At our law firm, we recommend that all Uber and Lyft drivers add what is known as "Ridesharing Endorsements" to their personal car insurance coverage.

Most personal insurance policies do not cover ridesharing for Lyft or Uber. Adding "Ridesharing Endorsements" supplement a driver's personal policy and can provide coverage to rideshare drivers when the company's insurance does not apply. These policy supplements can be crucial to ensure there are no gaps in a driver's insurance coverage for those situations when the rideshare company's insurance does not apply.

Uber and Lyft Rideshare Stats

With the ridesharing industry still in its infancy, it's hard to come by researched statistics related to traffic accidents and fatalities. We've rounded up some of the top stats from multiple sources.

  • Rideshare traffic deaths have risen 2-3% a year since 2011. University of Chicago
  • Rideshare drivers spend 40% to 60% of their time searching for passengers, a practice known as “deadheading.” MIT Technology Review
  • "Ride-hailing accidents and incidents generated 9,388 claims that resulted in $185.6 million in losses in 2014, 2015 and 2016." California Department of Insurance
  • In 2017 and 2018, 107 people were killed in vehicular accidents in Uber rideshares in the United States, constituting 0.0003% of the 2.3 billion rides. Uber
  • "Uber excluded from its tally of fatal accidents 22 deaths documented in its own records." SF Public Press

uber crash fatalities pie chart

Source: Uber

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Meet Attorney Jordan W.Peagler

Jordan W. Peagler is a partner and co-founder of MKP Law Group, LLP who was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Jordan is a trial attorney who handles complex civil litigation matters in personal injury, medical malpractice and insurance bad faith. Jordan has handled all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation through mediation, arbitration, and trial.

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Meet Attorney Matt Meyer

Matt Meyer is a founding partner of MKP Law Group, LLP and has worked on both sides of personal injury cases. He began his career defending Fortune 500 and insurance companies in high-stakes litigation. Unfortunately, he discovered that years of representing corporations--instead of people--was not good for the soul.

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Meet Attorney Adam Kim

Adam D. Kim is a native of Chicago, Illinois and a co-founding partner of MKP Law Group, LLP. Adam has focused his litigation practice on all types of personal injury matters, including wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall, and dog bites. With the realization that many clients view litigation and legal matters to be an unpleasant and confusing experience.

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Jordan W. Peagler, Esq.
Updated July 19, 2024

Jordan W. Peagler, Esq.
Jordan W. Peagler, Esq.
Updated July 19, 2024