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A large number of Uber and Lyft drivers are on Los Angeles streets at every hour, from Hollywood and downtown nightlife to LAX pickups and long freeway trips on the I-405, I-10, and I-5. When one of those trips ends in a crash, whose insurance pays, and how much, depends on what the driver’s app was doing at the moment of impact.
A Los Angeles rideshare accident lawyer at Feher Law can work out which policy applies, preserve the trip data before it is lost, and pursue the full claim for you, whether you were a passenger, the driver of another car, a pedestrian, or a cyclist.
Key Takeaways for Los Angeles Rideshare Victims
- Which policy pays depends on the driver’s app status at the moment of the crash: app off, waiting for a request, on the way to a pickup, or carrying a passenger.
- Once a ride is accepted, the rideshare company’s liability coverage can reach $1 million under Public Utilities Code 5433.
- Responsibility can rest with the driver, the company, another motorist, or a combination.
- Two years to sue (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1).
- The trip data in the Uber or Lyft app can prove the status, and the company can lose or overwrite it, so we ask for it early.
- You pay nothing unless we win.
What a Rideshare Injury Claim Requires
A rideshare claim has the same four parts as any injury case, with one more layer on top:
- A duty of care: every driver must use reasonable care, including a rideshare driver toward passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists.
- A breach: speeding, distraction, impaired driving, fatigue, or breaking a traffic law.
- Causation: the breach caused your injury.
- Damages: your losses.
- Coverage: which policy pays, and how much, which turns on the app status.
What a Rideshare Claim Can Recover
A rideshare claim can include medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and property damage, and sometimes punitive damages under Civil Code 3294.
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Why Consider Feher Law for a Rideshare Crash
In a rideshare crash, there are often several insurers, and each has a reason to point at another. Feher Law:
- determines the driver’s app status and the policy that applies
- sends the rideshare company a preservation request for trip data
- identifies other drivers and vehicles involved
- coordinates every claim so one does not undercut another
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Why Acting Fast Protects Your Case
File within two years of the crash (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1) and, for a public entity, within six months (Government Code 911.2).
- Trip data, GPS records, and driver messages can be overwritten
- The driver may stop working for the platform and become hard to find
- Passengers can lose their ride receipt and the trip record in the app
- Insurers move quickly to blame another party
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Meet Our Team
Thomas Feher, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Stephen Wiard, Esq.
Senior Trial Attorney
Sandy Luu, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Alex Ballard, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Karen Parra, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Chase Nielsen, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Betsy Gomez
Managing Paralegal
Erica Feher
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Austin Wallick, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Samantha Marquez
Legal Secretary
Marcela Guzman
Intake Specialist (Employment)
Alejandro Zelaya
Intake Specialist (Personal Injury)
Daniela Ramirez
Litigation Assistant
Marvin Rodriguez
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Law Clerk
What Shapes an Uber or Lyft Crash Recovery in Los Angeles
California Uber and Lyft accidents access the rideshare company’s $1 million third-party liability policy when the driver is logged in or carrying passengers:
| Case Type | Typical Settlement | Severe / Catastrophic Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Injury (passenger) | $10,000 – $50,000 | $100,000 – $250,000 |
| Broken Bones | $25,000 – $200,000 | $500,000 – $1,000,000 |
| Spinal / Back Injury | $100,000 – $500,000 | $1,000,000 – $5,000,000+ |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | $250,000 – $1,000,000+ | $2,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
| Wrongful Death | $500,000 – $1,000,000+ | $2,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
The ranges in this table are general illustrations and not a prediction of what any case is worth. Every case depends on its own facts, the evidence, the law that applies, and the insurance available. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This is not legal advice.
Who Can Be Responsible in a Rideshare Crash
Responsibility in a rideshare crash can sit with different parties:
- The rideshare driver, for negligent driving
- The rideshare company, through its required insurance and in some cases for its own conduct such as negligent hiring or unsafe policies
- Another driver, when that driver caused the crash
- A public entity or a property owner, when a road or lot condition contributed
Whether the driver is treated as an independent contractor or an employee can affect claims against the company, so we look at the specific facts of the trip. Passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers can all bring claims.
Rideshare Crashes in Los Angeles: Where They Happen and Whose Insurance Applies
In Los Angeles, rideshare crashes cluster where trips begin and end: the nightlife corridors in Hollywood and downtown, the airport area around LAX, where pickups run from the LAX-it lot, and the freeway connectors between them. A passenger hurt on a ride, a driver in another car, a pedestrian in a crosswalk, and a cyclist can each have a claim.
Which insurance pays follows the driver’s app status. With the app off, only the driver’s personal policy applies. With the app on and no ride accepted, Uber’s or Lyft’s limited coverage applies if the driver’s policy does not respond. Once a ride is accepted or a passenger is aboard, the rideshare company’s policy provides up to $1,000,000 in third-party liability under Public Utilities Code 5433, and for crashes on or after January 1, 2026 it also carries uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage of at least $60,000 per person and $300,000 per accident (SB 371).
Filing a Rideshare Claim in Los Angeles County
Freeway crashes are handled by the California Highway Patrol and street crashes by the Los Angeles Police Department or the local agency. A rideshare crash adds a second record, the trip log in the app, which we request in writing.
A rideshare suit can be filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant is based, so a Los Angeles crash is typically filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
California Fault Rules
California is a fault-based state: the person who caused the crash is responsible for the damage under Civil Code 1714. If you share fault, your recovery is reduced by your share but not barred, as Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804 established.
What Contributes to Rideshare Crashes
Rideshare drivers in Los Angeles work long shifts in heavy traffic, often looking at an app while driving. Common contributing factors include distraction from the app, fatigue, pressure to accept the next fare, unfamiliar streets, and picking up or dropping off in unsafe places. A claim against the driver can show these through phone records and trip logs.
How Rideshare Insurance Works by App Status
The insurance that responds changes with the driver’s app status:
- App off: only the driver’s personal auto policy applies.
- App on, no ride accepted: the company provides limited liability coverage, which includes $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for bodily injury and $30,000 for property damage, when the driver’s own policy does not respond.
- Ride accepted or passenger on board: the company’s liability coverage can reach $1 million.
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage through the company applies during a trip: at least $60,000 per person and $300,000 per accident for crashes on or after January 1, 2026 under Public Utilities Code 5433 (SB 371), and $1 million for earlier crashes.
What Our Rideshare Lawyers Do
We evaluate your injuries and the insurance, collect the evidence, and handle every insurer. If the company disputes the app status, we use the trip data and other evidence to prove it.
First Steps After a Rideshare Crash
- Call 911 and get medical care.
- Screenshot the trip in your app, including the driver, plate, and times, if you were a passenger.
- Photograph the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries.
- Collect the other driver’s information and the police or CHP report number.
- Report the crash in the app, but do not give a recorded statement to any insurer.
- Call a lawyer before accepting an offer.
Time Limits for Rideshare Claims
A rideshare injury suit is generally due within two years of the crash under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1. A claim against a public entity needs written notice within six months under Government Code 911.2. Trip data can vanish before either date.
Evidence in a Rideshare Case
Strong evidence includes the police or CHP report, photos and video, the trip record, driver and witness details, medical records, and your insurance policy. We request trip data and driver records from the rideshare company, and in some cases phone records.
What a Rideshare Lawyer Costs
Riders and drivers pay nothing upfront. Our fee comes only from a recovery, under a written agreement.
Common Causes of Rideshare Crashes
Common causes include distraction from the app, speeding, fatigue, impaired driving, unsafe stops to pick up or drop off passengers, and failing to yield at intersections.
Why Choose Feher Law for a Rideshare Case
Rideshare claims are insurance puzzles. We solve them case by case, and we are prepared to go to court when an insurer will not pay fairly.
How We Handle a Rideshare Case Start to Finish
- Free evaluation of the crash, your injuries, and the app status.
- Evidence and preservation requests to the company and others.
- Medical documentation of your injuries and costs.
- Demand against every responsible insurer.
- Negotiation or trial.
We represent rideshare crash victims throughout Los Angeles County.
We also serve riders and drivers elsewhere in Southern California.
Talk to a Los Angeles Rideshare Accident Attorney
Hurt in an Uber or Lyft? contact Feher Law or call (310) 340-1112.
Notable Recent Settlements
Examples of California cases Feher Law has resolved on behalf of clients in this practice area:
- $929K – Car Accident
- $2.8M – Traumatic Brain Injury
- $1.78M – Slip & Fall – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- $1.25M – Pedestrian Accident – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law.
Estimate your case value: Use our free California Personal Injury Settlement Calculator for a quick estimate, or speak directly with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer for a personalized review.
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Last reviewed by Thomas Feher, Esq. – October 2026
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Feher Law also serves Los Angeles clients in these related practice areas:
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For a general overview of how we represent Los Angeles County clients across all practice areas, see our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer page.