Los Angeles Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyer
Injured in an Uber or Lyft accident in Los Angeles? Rideshare crashes involve layers of insurance that depend on what the driver’s app was doing at the moment of the crash. As a rideshare accident lawyer, Gary Partamian sorts out who pays and fights for the full value of your claim.
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Recent Vehicle Accident Results
Settlement for a 78-year-old driver who suffered multiple fractures when a semi-truck made an illegal U-turn in Pomona.
Settlement for a client whose car was struck by a semi-truck.
Policy limits recovery for one adult and two minor clients after a car crash.
Read the case summaries: semi-truck settlement and policy limits settlement, or see all case results. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different, and results depend on the facts and law that apply to each matter.
What to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident
- Get medical care first. Call 911 if anyone is hurt. Some injuries do not show symptoms for hours or days.
- Call the police. A police report creates an independent record of what happened.
- Screenshot the app. Save your trip details, driver name, vehicle, and receipt before anything changes.
- Report it in the app. Report the crash to Uber or Lyft, but keep it brief and factual.
- Document everything. Photograph the scene, vehicles, road conditions, and your injuries. Get witness names and numbers.
- Be careful with insurers. You do not have to give the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement. Talk to a lawyer first.
Rideshare Cases We Handle
Read our guide: who pays in an Uber or Lyft accident. Assaulted by a rideshare driver? See our sexual assault page.
Who Pays in a Rideshare Accident?
California law requires Uber and Lyft to carry insurance that changes based on the driver’s app status (Public Utilities Code 5433):
- Passenger on board or ride accepted. At least $1,000,000 in liability coverage, from the moment a driver accepts a ride until the ride is complete.
- App on, waiting for a ride. At least $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and $30,000 property damage, plus $200,000 in excess coverage.
- App off. Only the driver’s personal auto insurance applies.
- Uninsured drivers. If an uninsured or underinsured driver hits your rideshare, the company’s uninsured motorist coverage may apply, though its limits are lower than the $1 million liability policy.
Compensation You May Recover
Learn how pain and suffering is calculated in California and about our wrongful death practice.
How Much Is My Rideshare Accident Case Worth?
There is no average settlement that applies to every rideshare accident case. In California, the value of a claim depends on:
- Your injuries and future care. The severity of the injury, surgeries, and treatment you will need going forward.
- Lost income. Wages you missed and any reduced ability to work in the future.
- Pain and life impact. How the injury affects your daily life, relationships, and activities.
- Fault. Under California’s comparative fault rule, your recovery is reduced by any share of fault assigned to you.
- Available insurance. The policies that apply often set a practical ceiling on recovery, so we look for every source.
When a passenger was on board or a ride had been accepted, at least $1,000,000 in liability coverage is available, which can matter a great deal for serious injuries.
Rideshare Accidents in Los Angeles
Uber and Lyft drivers are everywhere in Los Angeles County, from LAX and Hollywood Burbank Airport to Old Pasadena and downtown Glendale. As a rideshare accident lawyer, Gary helps passengers, drivers, and pedestrians sort out which policy applies. See how your city ranks in the California Office of Traffic Safety crash rankings.
Common Rideshare Accident Injuries
California Rideshare Accident Deadlines
To file a personal injury lawsuit in most cases (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1).
To file a claim for damage to your vehicle or other property.
To file a government claim if a city, county, or state agency was involved (Government Code 911.2).
Missing a deadline can end your case before it starts, and evidence like video footage disappears quickly. Read how long you have to claim an injury.
Uber and Lyft Accident FAQs
Can you sue Uber if you get in a car accident?
You can usually make a claim against Uber’s or Lyft’s insurance policy, and sometimes the driver or other drivers involved. Whether the company itself is liable depends on the facts.
How much money will I get from an Uber accident claim?
It depends on your injuries, medical costs, lost income, and which insurance applies. A $1 million policy is available when a passenger was on board or a ride was accepted.
I was the Uber driver. Can I make a claim?
If another driver caused the crash, you can claim against their insurance. Your rights against the rideshare company depend on your coverage and status.
Is it hard to sue Uber?
Rideshare insurers are experienced and aggressive. Having a lawyer helps level the playing field.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
Gary offers a free consultation so you can understand your options before deciding anything. Ask about fee arrangements during your consultation.
Why Work With Gary Partamian?
Areas we serve: Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Alhambra, Los Angeles County, Riverside, and Orange County.
Related practice areas: Personal injury, Car accidents, Pedestrian accidents, Sexual assault.
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About the attorney: Gary Partamian is the founder of Partamian Law Firm. He previously practiced at a leading Los Angeles plaintiffs’ firm and as a Senior Associate at Kabateck LLP, and was selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2025. Last updated October 2026.
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