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Whose Insurance Applies After an Uber or Lyft Accident?
An accident involving an Uber, Lyft, or other Uber and Lyft vehicle can be more complicated than a typical car accident. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, a pedestrian, or a cyclist, questions can quickly arise about who was responsible and which insurance coverage may apply. Uber and Lyft accidents can create insurance questions that don’t exist in an ordinary car accident.
The Courtroom Couple investigates what the Uber or Lyft driver was doing when the collision occurred, identifies potentially applicable personal and Uber and Lyft insurance coverage, preserves trip and accident information, and determines which parties and policies may be responsible for compensating you.
Whose Insurance Applies After an Uber or Lyft Accident?
One of the biggest questions after a rideshare accident is which insurance coverage may apply. The answer can depend on the circumstances surrounding the collision, the people and vehicles involved, and what the rideshare driver was doing at the time of the crash.
- The Uber or Lyft Driver’s Insurance
The driver’s personal automobile insurance may need to be reviewed as part of determining available coverage. - Uber and Lyft Driver Insurance Coverage
Coverage associated with Uber, Lyft, or another rideshare platform may also become relevant depending on the circumstances of the accident. - Another Driver’s Insurance
If another motorist contributed to the collision, that driver’s insurance coverage may also be part of the claim. - Multiple Sources of Coverage
Some rideshare accidents involve more than one potentially responsible party or insurance policy, making a careful review of available coverage particularly important.
What Does It Take to Build an Uber or Lyft Accident Claim?
Uber and Lyft accident claims can involve multiple drivers, insurance companies, and sources of evidence. In addition to determining how the collision occurred, it may be important to establish the Uber and Lyft driver’s activity at the time of the accident, identify available insurance policies, document your injuries, and preserve information related to the trip and the Uber and Lyft platform.
The Courtroom Couple works to sort through these issues and build a clear picture of what happened and what coverage may be available. Kory and Brittany investigate the collision, preserve available evidence, evaluate potentially applicable insurance coverage, document your medical treatment and losses, and handle communications with the insurance companies involved. If a fair resolution cannot be reached, they are prepared to pursue the case through litigation.
Investigate the Crash
We examine how the collision happened, who was involved, and what available evidence may help establish responsibility.
Identify Available Coverage
We evaluate potentially applicable insurance policies and the circumstances surrounding the rideshare trip.
Document Your Injuries & Losses
We document medical treatment, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and other applicable losses.
Pursue Your Claim
We handle insurance communications and negotiations and prepare for litigation when necessary.
Start With a Free Uber & Lyft Accident Consultation
An Uber or Lyft accident can leave you facing injuries, medical bills, lost income, and questions about who is responsible. The Courtroom Couple can investigate the accident, determine the insurance coverage that may apply, and pursue compensation for your losses. Fill out the form below to contact Kory and Brittany Kaplan and schedule a free consultation about your rideshare accident claim.