Uber & Lyft Accident Attorneys
When an accident involves an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare vehicle, determining who is responsible can quickly become complicated. Multiple insurance policies may apply, liability may be disputed, and rideshare companies often have unique coverage rules that differ from ordinary car accidents. Whether you were a rideshare passenger, another driver, a pedestrian, or a cyclist injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle, Abraham Law Group helps victims throughout Florida and Illinois pursue the compensation they deserve.
Experienced Representation for Uber & Lyft Accident Claims
Florida & Illinois Rideshare Accident Attorneys
Representing passengers, drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and other accident victims injured in Uber and Lyft collisions.
Proven Personal
Injury Claim Experience
Handling complex rideshare accident, insurance, and injury claims throughout Florida and Illinois.
Focused on Maximizing Compensation
We help accident victims pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future losses.
Strong Advocacy
& Litigation
Strategy
We push back against insurance companies, rideshare carriers, and responsible parties who attempt to avoid liability or minimize claims.
Uber & Lyft Accident Legal Services in Florida and Illinois
Rideshare accident claims often involve multiple insurance policies, complicated liability questions, and aggressive insurance carriers. Abraham Law Group helps accident victims navigate these challenges and pursue fair compensation for their injuries and losses.
Passenger Injury Claims
Passengers injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft vehicle are generally entitled to pursue compensation regardless of which driver caused the accident. We help injured passengers identify applicable insurance coverage and pursue the compensation they deserve.
Driver and Third-Party Injury Claims
Accidents involving rideshare vehicles frequently injure occupants of other vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. We represent individuals injured by negligent Uber and Lyft drivers and work to establish liability and recover damages.
Insurance Coverage Disputes
One of the most common issues in rideshare accident cases is determining which insurance policy applies. Coverage may depend on whether the driver was logged into the app, waiting for a ride request, traveling to pick up a passenger, or actively transporting a passenger. We review all applicable policies and pursue every available source of compensation.
Denied or Disputed Injury Claims
Insurance companies often dispute liability, challenge injuries, or attempt to shift responsibility between multiple insurers. If your claim has been denied, delayed, or undervalued, we advocate for your interests and challenge unfair claim decisions.
Negotiation & Litigation
Many rideshare accident claims can be resolved through settlement negotiations, but not all insurance companies are willing to offer fair compensation. When necessary, we are prepared to pursue litigation to protect your rights and maximize recovery.
Who Is Responsible for an Uber or Lyft Accident?
Determining liability in a rideshare accident is often more complicated than in a traditional motor vehicle accident.
Disputes commonly arise over:
- Whether the Uber or Lyft driver caused the accident
- Whether another driver was responsible
- Whether multiple parties share liability
- Whether the rideshare driver was logged into the app at the time of the collision
- Which insurance policy applies to the claim
- Whether the rideshare company’s coverage is available
These questions can significantly affect the value of a claim and the compensation available to accident victims.
In 2023, Florida adopted a modified comparative negligence rule under which a plaintiff found more than 50% at fault for their own injuries cannot recover any compensation, and shortened the deadline to file most personal injury lawsuits from four years to two years.
Why These Claims Become Complicated
Uber and Lyft accident claims often involve multiple layers of insurance coverage and unique legal issues that are not present in ordinary car accident cases. Challenges frequently include:
- Multiple insurance carriers
- Disputed liability
- Coverage exclusions
- Corporate insurance policies
- Serious injuries and extensive damages
- Conflicting statements from drivers and insurers
- Questions regarding rideshare app status at the time of the accident
Insurance companies may attempt to shift responsibility to another insurer or argue that coverage does not apply. Having experienced legal guidance early in the process can help preserve evidence and prevent insurers from controlling the narrative.
Florida and Illinois Laws Governing Rideshare Accidents
Both Florida and Illinois have laws governing transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft. These laws establish insurance requirements and responsibilities for rideshare drivers and companies. The amount of available insurance coverage often depends on the driver’s status at the time of the collision:
- Driver not logged into the app
- Driver logged in and waiting for a ride request
- Driver en route to pick up a passenger
- Driver actively transporting a passenger
Different insurance requirements apply during each stage, making it important to determine exactly what the driver was doing when the accident occurred. The attorneys at Abraham Law Group understand the laws governing rideshare accidents in Florida and Illinois and help clients navigate these complex claims.
Uber & Lyft Insurance Coverage Requirements
Unlike traditional automobile accidents, rideshare claims may involve both personal auto insurance and commercial rideshare insurance policies. Potential coverage sources may include:
- The rideshare driver’s personal auto policy
- Uber’s insurance coverage
- Lyft’s insurance coverage
- Another driver’s liability insurance
- Uninsured motorist coverage
- Underinsured motorist coverage
Determining which policy applies—and when—can significantly impact the amount of compensation available after an accident.
Compensation Available After an Uber or Lyft Accident
Victims injured in rideshare accidents may be entitled to compensation for a variety of losses. Depending on the circumstances, compensation may be available for:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical treatment
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disability
- Disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Every case is unique, and the compensation available depends on the facts of the accident, the severity of the injuries, and the insurance coverage involved.
What To Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident
Your health should be the first priority. Prompt medical treatment also creates important documentation for your injury claim.
If you were a passenger, report the accident through the rideshare app and obtain information regarding the drivers and vehicles involved.
Take photographs of vehicle damage, injuries, roadway conditions, and any other relevant evidence whenever possible.
Obtain contact and insurance information from all drivers involved, along with witness information if available.
Keep screenshots, ride receipts, app notifications, and any communications relating to the trip. These records may help establish what coverage applies.
Early legal involvement can help preserve critical evidence, identify applicable insurance coverage, and protect your rights before important information becomes more difficult to obtain.
Serving Clients Across Florida and Illinois
Florida
Illinois
In addition to these locations, we represent clients in communities throughout Florida and Illinois. Our firm works with clients across each state, including many surrounding cities and communities.
Why Choose
Us?
Clients choose Abraham Law Group because rideshare accident claims require more than filing paperwork. Our team understands how rideshare companies and their insurers evaluate, dispute, and deny injury claims, and we help accident victims build stronger cases from the start.
Meet Our Attorney
Joseph Abraham is an experienced insurance litigation attorney with over 18 years of practice, focused on holding insurance companies accountable. He represents individuals, families, and businesses in property damage, personal injury, and wrongful death cases, providing strategic and aggressive advocacy.
He earned his degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from St. Thomas University, and is licensed in Florida and Illinois. Outside of work, he is a devoted husband and father.
Speak With an Uber & Lyft Accident Attorney Today
If you’ve been injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, you shouldn’t have to handle the insurance process alone.
Call Abraham Law Group at 305-605-2222 today to schedule your consultation.
Let our team review your case, explain your options, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.