Colton Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyer

Colton Uber and Lyft Accident Attorney

Being in a rideshare accident can not only be traumatic but also make the legal process confusing. Depending on whether you were the passenger of the rideshare driver, the rideshare driver, or the other driver involved in the crash, compensation can vary. Working with a Colton Uber and Lyft accident lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and options under California law.

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Rideshare Insurance During a Car Accident

In 2024, Uber completed an estimated 12 billion rides globally. Lyft completed 828 million rides that same year. With the number of rides being completed every day, accidents are bound to occur. In 2023, approximately 34,400 cars were operating in Colton every day. In 2022, there were 329 victims of car accidents in Colton.

Knowing what to expect in the event of a crash is key to protecting your rights.

Uber and Lyft offer drivers varying levels of insurance in the event of a crash, depending on the specifics of the situation. If the driver was online during the crash, but not actively transporting a passenger, Uber and Lyft’s insurance offers:

• $50,000 for injury per person and $100,000 per crash for injuries
• $25,000 in property damage

If the driver was actively driving to pick up a passenger or transporting a passenger at the time of the crash, Uber and Lyft’s insurance offers:

• $1,000,000 for property damage and injuries to passengers and the other driver involved in the crash
• Payment to repair the driver’s car

Uber and Lyft Accident Laws Surrounding Insurance

During a rideshare accident case, there are typically multiple insurance companies involved:

1. The rideshare’s insurance company
2. The rideshare driver’s insurance company
3. The insurance company of the other driver involved in the crash

The amount of coverage available by the rideshare’s insurance company all depends on what the rideshare driver was doing at the time of the crash, whether they were on their way to pick up a passenger, transporting the passenger, not on the app, or actively logged into the app.

If the app is turned off at the time of the crash, only the rideshare driver’s personal insurance applies. In California, drivers need to carry a minimum amount of liability coverage for accidents:

• $30,000 for injury or death to one person in an accident
• $60,000 for injury or death to two or more people in an accident
• $15,000 in property damage caused by the crash

Minimum insurance limits kick in during a personal injury case to allow a victim to recover compensation from the insurance company. Victims can request compensation to help them recover money for their medical bills, lost income, damage to their vehicle and other personal belongings, pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, disability, and disfigurement.

However, if the insurance company pushes back or your losses extend beyond these minimum limits, it’s important to hire an Uber and Lyft accident lawyer to help advocate on your behalf.

FAQs

What Should I Do After Being in a Rideshare Accident in California?

After being in a rideshare accident in California, call 911 to report the incident and seek medical attention. While waiting for paramedics and police to arrive, collect the contact and insurance information of everyone involved in the crash, even if you were only a passenger in the rideshare driver’s car. Take photos and videos of the crash site, damage to the cars, and your injuries. Then, you can report the accident in the app to start the internal investigation process.

What Evidence Should I Collect for My Uber and Lyft Accident Case?

You should collect as much evidence as possible for your Uber and Lyft accident case.

Your attorney can assist in gathering eyewitness testimony, testimony from crash reconstruction professionals, copies of the incident report, transcripts of the 911 call, copies of your medical records and bills, photos and videos taken at the time of the crash, footage from security cameras and traffic cameras that caught the incident on tape, and other proof to provide clarity to the court about what happened.

How Long Do I Have to File My Car Accident Claim in California?

Victims of car accidents in California typically have two years from the date of the crash to file their legal claim. Filing for Colton residents is typically completed at the Civil Division of the San Bernardino District, located at 247 West Third Street in San Bernardino. Before filing, you want to consult with a lawyer to discuss the specifics of your situation and what to expect going into your case. After filing, you work together to collect evidence.

What Are Punitive Damages in a California Car Accident?

In California, punitive damages in a car accident are a third, unique type of damage that is only awarded in cases where the responsible party acted with extreme malice or negligence. For example, if a driver was drunk when they crashed into your rideshare driver’s vehicle, a judge may award punitive damages. Punitive damages act as further punishment to the wrongdoer and work to deter them from doing similar acts in the future.

Work With a Colton Uber and Lyft Accident Attorney at Duque & Price

Contact the team at Duque & Price today to learn the ways our skilled lawyers can advocate for you during your legal case. We put empathy at the forefront when constructing a custom legal strategy for new clients. Our attorneys take on cases from Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and surrounding towns throughout Southern California.