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Whose insurance covers my Uber or Lyft accident?

It depends on the driver’s status at the time. If the app was on and the driver was en route to a pickup or on an active trip, Uber or Lyft’s commercial policy (up to $1 million in liability) may apply. If the app was off, the driver’s personal insurance applies. We determine the right coverage.

I was a passenger in an Uber or Lyft. Who do I file against?

As a passenger, you are generally covered by the rideshare company’s commercial insurance if the driver was on an active trip. We handle the entire claim for you — you do not have to deal with Uber or Lyft yourself.

What if I was hit by an Uber or Lyft driver while driving my own car?

The rideshare driver’s coverage — and possibly Uber or Lyft’s commercial policy — may apply, depending on the driver’s app status. We identify every available insurance source and pursue all of them.

Does Uber or Lyft make it hard to get compensated?

Their insurance companies act like any other insurer — they try to pay as little as possible. The difference is the complexity of determining which policy applies. We handle the entire process and fight for full compensation.

What if the rideshare driver was not at fault?

If another driver caused the accident, we pursue that driver’s insurance. If the other driver was uninsured or underinsured, the rideshare company’s uninsured motorist coverage may apply. We explore every avenue.

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Rideshare accidents involve layers of insurance — the driver’s personal policy, Uber or Lyft’s commercial policy, and sometimes other drivers’ coverage. Kohan Legal cuts through the complexity, identifies every available source of compensation, and fights for your maximum recovery.

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What to Do After a Rideshare Accident

Rideshare accidents involve multiple insurance policies. Take these steps to protect your claim.

Get medical attention and a police report

Make sure you get medical care and that law enforcement files a report. Your health comes first, and the police report documents the accident independently.

Screenshot your ride details

Open the Uber or Lyft app and screenshot everything — the driver’s name, photo, license plate, vehicle make and model, trip route, and trip status. This information can disappear from the app later.

Document the scene

Take photos of all vehicles involved, the road, traffic conditions, and any visible injuries. Note the time and exact location of the crash.

Get all driver information

Collect contact and insurance information from the rideshare driver and any other drivers involved. Note whether the rideshare driver was on a trip, waiting for a match, or offline.

Note the driver’s app status

The driver’s status — offline, available, en route to pickup, or on a trip — determines which insurance policy applies. This can mean the difference between a minimal policy and a $1,000,000 policy.

Do not accept a settlement before talking to a lawyer

Multiple insurance companies may be involved — the driver’s, Uber or Lyft’s, and other drivers’. Do not accept any settlement before talking to a lawyer who can identify every available source of compensation.

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