Curtis Law Group could help injured parties seek compensation for Uber/Lyft/rideshare accidents in Sacramento. These types of claims can be challenging because they involve large transportation network companies (TNCs), but our car crash attorneys could guide you.
Our legal team’s Heavy Hitters™ know how to handle the insurance companies and pursue maximum compensation. Let us shoulder your legal burden so you do not have to worry about paperwork, deadlines, and other case details while you heal.
Who Is Financially Responsible for a Uber/Lyft/Rideshare Accident?
You could seek compensation for an Uber/Lyft/rideshare collision in Sacramento if you suffered an injury as a rideshare passenger. You could also seek compensation if a rideshare driver hit your vehicle.
Financial liability for the collision will depend on who caused the crash, as well as the rideshare driver’s status on the app at the time of the accident.
If the accident was the Uber/Lyft/rideshare driver’s fault, you could seek damages through insurance provided by the TNC company they drive for if they were working. However, if the driver was not using a rideshare app when the crash occurred, their private insurance may be responsible for paying.
If you were riding in an Uber or Lyft, and another driver hit your rideshare vehicle, that driver may be liable, and you could pursue a claim against their private auto insurance policy.
Rideshare Drivers Must Carry More Insurance Than Average Motorists
When using a rideshare application, California requires TNC drivers to carry more auto liability insurance coverage than the average California motorist. According to the California Public Utilities Commission, TNC drivers must have:
- When the rideshare app is open, and a driver is waiting for a ride request:
- $50,000/$100,000 in bodily injury liability per person/accident for injuries/death
- $30,000 in property damage liability
- $200,000 in excess coverage for the TNC vehicle/driver for any personal liability arising out of their use of the rideshare app
- When a driver has accepted a ride request and is en route to pick up passengers:
- $ 1 million in liability insurance for injuries, death, or property damage
- When a driver is transporting passengers:
- $ 1 million in liability insurance for injuries, death, or property damage
- $ 1 million in uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage
Uber and Lyft both offer TNC drivers policies in these amounts. However, it is important to note that while you could seek an insurance settlement, you usually cannot sue a rideshare app company for Uber/Lyft/rideshare wrecks in Sacramento.
Uber and Lyft consider drivers “independent contractors,” not employees. Therefore, when it comes to lawsuits, they are typically not liable for a TNC driver’s actions.
Why Hire Curtis Legal Group to Handle Your Case?
Our lawyers could help you navigate the unique challenges of Sacramento Uber/Lyft/rideshare crash claims.
Our firm has over 100 years of combined legal experience. We know how to deal with the most complex insurance policies, and we will not back down when engaging with large TNC companies and their insurers.
We could handle every detail of your case, from drafting and filing paperwork to aggressively negotiating your settlement. Some deadlines apply to seeking compensation, so do not wait too long to get started.
Contact Us About Your Sacramento Uber/Lyft/Rideshare Accident Claim
Curtis Legal Group could help with claims arising from Uber/Lyft/rideshare accidents in Sacramento. We are a highly-rated law firm with a case history that includes over $100 million in settlements and verdicts.
Contact us to learn more about how we could assist you during a free consultation. We offer a no-win, no-fee guarantee.
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