? California Uber & Lyft Rideshare Accident Lawyer

Injured in an Uber or Lyft in California? I represent rideshare passengers, drivers, and others hurt in collisions involving rideshare vehicles throughout the State of California. Uber & Lyft accident claims require special handling because insurance responsibility shifts between the rideshare company, drivers, and third-party insurance carriers depending on the stage of the ride.

Unlike most lawyers advertising Uber & Lyft claims, I am a California personal injury attorney with almost 30 years of experience handling complex insurance coverage disputes, commercial auto policies, and catastrophic injury cases.

? Rideshare Injury Cases Are Not “Just Car Accidents”

Uber and Lyft collisions often involve:

• multiple insurance policies

• corporate insurers

• “period” determinations (app on/off)

• exclusions & denials

• coverage minimums that change by stage of ride

You cannot handle these cases like a traditional auto claim.

I represent:

• Passengers injured in Uber or Lyft

• Uber/Lyft drivers injured while on app

• Pedestrians hit by rideshare vehicles

• People struck by rideshare drivers

• Families in wrongful death rideshare cases

Watch: What To Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident in California

? Comprehensive Guide to California Uber & Lyft Rideshare Accidents

Uber and Lyft have changed how Californians get around, but they have also created new legal questions. When a rideshare driver causes a collision—or when another driver injures rideshare passengers—determining who is financially responsible is not simple.

Uber and Lyft deny many claims by arguing the driver was “off app,” shifting responsibility onto personal auto carriers. Insurance companies blame each other. Victims get caught in the middle.

This is where a California rideshare accident attorney becomes critical.

? California Rideshare Insurance Coverage Explained

When an injury occurs, the entire value of your case may depend on identifying which coverage applies.

? “Period 0” – App off

• Driver’s personal auto insurance only

• No rideshare coverage

? “Period 1” – App on, waiting for a ride

Uber & Lyft liability coverage:

• $50,000 per injury

• $100,000 per accident

• $25,000 property damage

? “Periods 2 & 3” – Trip accepted / passenger onboard

Uber & Lyft provide:

• Up to $1 million liability

• $1 million UM/UIM (often triggered)

• Additional coverages depending on contract and corporate insurer

This is why choosing an attorney who actually understands rideshare insurance rules is everything.

? What Makes Uber & Lyft Claims Unique?

Unlike traditional California auto accident claims:

• multiple insurers can be responsible

• coverage limits change depending on “period”

• the rideshare company may deny involvement

• liability can attach to corporate policies

• personal auto carriers often deny coverage immediately

?‍⚖️ Why Choose Norman Gregory Fernandez

Unlike most personal injury firms advertising rideshare accident representation, I am a California personal injury trial attorney with more almost 30 years of experience litigating insurance disputes, wrongful death actions, catastrophic injury cases, and complex liability claims across California.

I handle:

• rideshare passenger injuries

• rideshare driver injuries

• pedestrian collisions

• bicycle collisions

• drunk driving rideshare cases

• uninsured driver collisions

• wrongful death rideshare claims

? Important California Rideshare Laws

Uber & Lyft drivers are legally considered “network drivers”, not traditional employees. This changes:

• liability

• insurance allocation

• coverage disputes

• settlement procedures

The insurance battle alone can overwhelm victims without legal representation.

? What Compensation is Available?

You may be entitled to recover:

• past & future medical costs

• lost wages

• loss of earning capacity

• pain & suffering

• emotional distress

• permanent injury compensation

• wrongful death benefits

• punitive damages in appropriate circumstances

The value of a rideshare claim in California frequently exceeds regular auto accident cases because corporate coverage is often available.

?‍⚕️ Common Injuries in Rideshare Collisions

• concussion & TBI

• spinal injuries

• shoulder injuries

• broken bones

• facial trauma

• internal injuries

• chronic pain conditions

• PTSD from catastrophic collisions

? You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

I represent clients statewide and only get paid when we obtain financial recovery.

Call anytime:

(800) 816-1529 Ext. 1

Or submit a case review on this page.

⭐ My Promise

You will work directly with me—not a case manager. Unlike high-volume ads mills, I personally evaluate every case and build the strongest legal strategy for maximum compensation.

Why You Want a California Lawyer Who Understands Rideshare Law

Uber and Lyft claims are not handled like ordinary auto accidents. Major corporate insurance carriers will try to shift responsibility and minimize coverage. I know insurance procedures, jury biases, and how to build statewide California case value.