Ride-Share Accidents

Liability can be a confusing concept when it comes to rideshare accidents, and can depend on if you are the driver of a rideshare vehicle, the passenger in a rideshare or someone hit by a rideshare car. Avrek Law Firm knows the complex system of rideshare insurance and liability, which allows us to get the highest possible compensation for our clients.

Uber and Lyft both carry liability insurance, but their insurance coverage may vary from state to state. Coverage may also vary based on whether the driver of the rideshare vehicle was simply waiting for a rider to contact them, if the driver of the rideshare was in route to pick up a passenger or if the rideshare driver had a passenger in the vehicle.

If you were riding in an Uber or Lyft and the vehicle was involved in an accident, you should seek medical treatment for any injuries right away, then contact an experienced injury attorney that can help walk you through this complicated process. It is important to remember that even if the rideshare driver was at fault for the accident, you are not at fault and you can collect compensation for your injuries.

The question of how much a rideshare car accident claim is worth is a difficult question to answer. It is sometimes easier to look at the areas that are considered when the insurance company evaluates your claim. You may be entitled to compensation for the following:

• Medical bills and hospital expenses, including future medical costs
• Rehabilitation
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering

It is very important to keep detailed records after you have been involved in an Uber or Lyft accident. Call Avrek Law Firm today to speak with a highly experienced rideshare attorney to properly evaluate your claim.

SB 623 changes how certain medical expenses may be recovered in California rideshare-related accident claims. For accidents occurring on or after January 1, 2027, the law limits recovery for medical treatment provided through lien-based providers and creates new rules around medical liens, attorney-provider referral relationships, and related financial disclosures.

The law does not cap attorney contingency fees, and it does not eliminate an injured person’s right to pursue compensation. It mainly affects how past medical expenses tied to lien-based treatment may be calculated and challenged.

No. SB 623 does not apply to every car accident in California. The law is focused on claims involving network companies, their subsidiaries, or app-based drivers, and it applies to qualifying automobile accident claims involving lien-based medical treatment on or after January 1, 2027.

This distinction matters because a standard car accident, commercial truck crash, or delivery truck accident may follow different insurance and liability rules depending on the vehicles, companies, and drivers involved.

A Waymo accident or driverless taxi crash may involve more than one responsible party, including the autonomous vehicle operator, fleet owner, manufacturer, software developer, maintenance company, remote assistance team, or another negligent driver. These cases often depend on digital evidence such as trip data, sensor logs, camera footage, route history, and collision reports. Avrek Law Firm can investigate driverless taxi accidents and determine who may be liable for your injuries.

If you were injured in a Waymo accident, driverless taxi crash, or robotaxi collision, seek medical care immediately and preserve as much evidence as possible. Save your ride receipt, app screenshots, route details, photos, videos, witness information, and any messages from the company. Autonomous vehicle injury claims often depend on digital records controlled by the company, including sensor data, camera footage, trip logs, and remote assistance records. Avrek Law Firm can investigate the crash and pursue compensation from every responsible party.