Glendale Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyer
Hurt in an Uber or Lyft Accident?
Rideshare accidents are more complicated than ordinary car accidents. Depending on what the driver was doing when the crash happened, the claim may involve the driver's personal insurance, the rideshare company's commercial coverage, and other drivers' insurers, all with different rules and different incentives to pay you less.
Tapanian Law, APC helps passengers, rideshare drivers, and people in other vehicles or on foot who were hurt in Uber and Lyft crashes in Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, and throughout California. You speak directly with attorney Raffi Tapanian. No attorney's fees unless we win, and the first consultation is free.
Who Can Bring a Rideshare Accident Claim?
Passengers injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft
Rideshare drivers injured in a crash caused by another driver
Drivers of other vehicles hit by a rideshare driver
Pedestrians and cyclists struck by a rideshare vehicle
Why Rideshare Claims Are Different
Insurance coverage can change depending on whether the driver's app was off, on and waiting for a ride request, or on with a passenger in the car. The rideshare company's insurer may dispute which category applies, and each insurer may point the finger at another. Having an attorney sort this out early can prevent costly mistakes.
What to Do After a Rideshare Accident
Call 911 and get medical care.
Take screenshots of your ride details in the app (driver name, vehicle, license plate, trip time).
Photograph the scene, vehicles, and injuries.
Get information from the driver and any other drivers, and names of witnesses.
Report the incident through the app if you can, but don't give a detailed recorded statement to any insurer before you speak with a lawyer.
Keep all medical records and bills.
Call us at (818) 433-4977.
Compensation You May Be Able to Pursue
Medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses depending on the facts. We do not promise any particular result.
Who May Be Liable?
The rideshare driver, another motorist, the rideshare company in some circumstances, a vehicle owner, or others. Determining who is responsible, and which insurer must pay, is the first thing we work on.
How We Handle Your Rideshare Case
We start by identifying exactly what the driver was doing when the crash happened, because that can determine which insurance policy applies. Then we gather the trip records, police report, medical records, and photos, notify the insurers, and handle the communications so you aren't pressured into a quick settlement. If a fair resolution isn't offered, we are prepared to file a lawsuit.
Why Injured Rideshare Riders and Drivers Choose Tapanian Law
Direct access to the attorney. Raffi Tapanian handles your case personally, not a case manager.
No attorney's fees unless we win.
Free consultation, with no obligation.
Local. Based in Glendale and serving clients throughout Los Angeles County, including Burbank and Pasadena.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue Uber or Lyft if I was hurt as a passenger?
In many cases, a passenger injured in a rideshare accident can pursue a claim, often through insurance coverage that applies to the trip. The right approach depends on the facts, so we review them with you.
What if the rideshare driver was at fault?
Coverage may be available through the rideshare company's commercial insurance, depending on what the driver was doing when the crash happened.
What if another driver caused the crash?
Then that driver's insurer is usually the first source of recovery, and other coverage may be available if that driver's limits are too low or the driver is uninsured.
Will the app records help my case?
Yes. Trip data and screenshots can show where the car was and whether a passenger was on board. Please keep them and don't delete the app.
How much does it cost?
No attorney's fees unless we win, and the consultation is free.
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