Rideshare Accident Attorney

Orange County Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyer

Rideshare accidents involve layered insurance policies and corporate deflection. Gallo Law cuts through the complexity to get you paid.

$11.5M+
Recovered
100s
Cases Won
8+
Years Experience
California Bar Member
No Fee Unless We Win
Free Consultation
Available 24/7
Rideshare Complexity

Three Insurance Policies. Zero Straight Answers. We Fix That.

When an Uber or Lyft accident happens, the question of who pays depends on the driver’s status at the time of the crash. Was the app on? Were they waiting for a ride request? Were they en route to pick up a passenger? Each scenario triggers a different insurance policy with different coverage limits.

Rideshare companies are designed to deflect liability. They classify drivers as independent contractors, point fingers at their own insurers, and rely on the confusion to delay and underpay claims. Joseph Gallo has handled dozens of rideshare cases and knows exactly how to navigate this system.

Uber and Lyft designed their insurance structure to be confusing. That is not an accident — it is a strategy.

Attorney Joseph Gallo
Our Approach

Navigating Rideshare Insurance

01

Determine Driver Status

We obtain app data to confirm whether the driver was logged in, waiting, en route, or on a trip at the moment of the crash.

02

Identify All Policies

Rideshare cases can involve the driver's personal insurance, Uber/Lyft's contingent policy, and their $1M commercial policy.

03

Demand Full Coverage

We ensure you access the highest applicable coverage tier, not the minimum the rideshare company tries to apply.

Proven Results

Rideshare Accident Case Results

$900,000
Rideshare Passenger Injury

Rideshare settlement for two passengers in Los Angeles County with catastrophic chest fracture and neck injuries. Policy limits recovered.

$1,689,000
Trucking Rear-End Collision

Rear end collision trucking accident in Los Angeles County with catastrophic back injury. Policy limits recovered.

$675,000
Slip & Fall — Catastrophic Injury

Slip and fall at a hotel parking lot in Hemet, CA with catastrophic injuries to femur and hip.

Uber & Lyft Accident FAQ

Who pays if I am injured as an Uber passenger?
If you are a passenger during an active trip, Uber's $1 million commercial insurance policy typically applies. Joseph will identify the correct policy and pursue maximum compensation.
What if the Uber driver was not logged into the app?
If the driver was not logged in, they are treated as a regular private driver and their personal auto insurance applies. This can significantly affect coverage limits.
Can I sue Uber or Lyft directly?
Uber and Lyft classify drivers as independent contractors, which complicates direct claims. However, there are circumstances where the company itself can be held liable. Joseph will evaluate every angle.

Free Call With Attorney Joseph Gallo

Injured? Stressed? Have questions? Call Joe directly for a free, no-obligation consultation about your case.

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Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique and depends on its own facts and circumstances.