Rideshare Accidents

What Rights Do Injured Passengers Have After a California Car Accident? After a passenger is injured in a car accident, the insurance companies may start shaping the story quickly. One driver may blame the other. The driver you were riding with may say there was nothing they could have done. Another insurance company may argue your injuries are not serious. A police...

After a serious car accident, most people expect one insurance company to handle the claim. One driver caused the crash. That driver has insurance. The injured person files a claim. But many California accident cases are not that simple. More than one insurance policy may apply when a crash involves an Uber or Lyft driver, a delivery driver, a company vehicle, a com...

Every week we meet riders and drivers blindsided by Uber accidents in San Diego—rear-ends on I-5, side-swipes outside Petco Park, distracted-driver crashes during Comic-Con. Rideshare cases look simple until the paperwork starts: Two insurers point fingers. Uber’s adjuster insists the “app was off.” Medical bills arrive before liability is clear. Bel...

Many people assume that being partially responsible for an accident eliminates their right to compensation. This assumption is incorrect under California law. California applies a pure comparative negligence rule to all personal injury claims, including rideshare accidents. This means injury victims can recover compensation even when they share fault for the accident. ...

If you’ve been injured in a rideshare crash, the most important question isn't just "who is at fault," but "how much time do I have left?" In California, the clock starts the second the collision occurs, and missing a single deadline can permanently bar you from recovering compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At Phillips & Pelly, ou...