Uber Accidents

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...

After an injury accident, many people question whether they need an attorney or whether they can manage the insurance claim themselves. The answer depends less on the accident itself and more on the complexity behind it. In 2026, several factors have changed the personal injury landscape in California. Rideshare insurance coverage has been reduced significantly. Ins...

After an accident involving an Uber driver or an Amazon delivery vehicle, one of the first questions people ask is simple: Do I really need a lawyer? It’s a fair question. Many crashes appear straightforward at first. Insurance companies contact you quickly. Adjusters seem helpful. You may assume the process works the same way as any other car accident. But Uber a...

Most people assume that a car accident involves a single insurance policy and a straightforward claims process. In reality, some of the most complex and consequential injury cases in California involve multiple insurance policies, each with its own rules, limits, and exclusions. When more than one policy applies, determining who pays and in what order becomes a legal a...