Cedar Hill, TX Uber/Lyft Accident Lawyer

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft have become a common mode of transportation, and they can provide convenience and accessibility. However, when car accidents involving rideshare vehicles occur, the people who have been affected may need to address multiple types of complex legal issues. Determining liability, navigating insurance coverage, and recovering compensation will not always be a straightforward process, especially when multiple parties are involved.

At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., we help people who have been injured in rideshare accidents, making sure they understand their rights and legal options and working to ensure that they can obtain compensation from the liable parties. Our attorney will work to identify all liable parties and secure full compensation for a victim's injuries and losses. As a Board-Certified personal injury attorney, Jerry Andrews has a deep knowledge of the legal issues and insurance procedures followed in these challenging cases, and he can help protect his clients' rights.

Who Can Be Affected by Rideshare Accidents?

Collisions involving rideshare drivers can harm many different parties. Each affected person may have a different type of claim depending on how the accident occurred:

• Rideshare Passengers: People who suffer injuries while using Uber or Lyft will generally have a strong legal claim against the at-fault driver. They will usually be covered by the rideshare company's commercial liability insurance.
• Drivers and Passengers in Other Vehicles: When a driver working for Uber or Lyft is responsible for causing a car wreck, injured parties in other vehicles may also pursue compensation from the rideshare company's insurance policy or the driver's personal policy, depending on the driver's status when the accident took place.
• Pedestrians or Cyclists: People who have been struck by rideshare vehicles may be entitled to compensation through the applicable insurance policies.

Complex Legal Concerns in Rideshare Accidents

Unlike many other types of motor vehicle accidents, collisions involving rideshare drivers often involve multiple layers of liability and overlapping insurance policies. One of the most significant legal questions is whether the rideshare company itself can be held responsible for the accident or whether liability lies solely with the individual driver.

Because drivers who work for Uber and Lyft are classified as independent contractors rather than being directly employed by these companies, rideshare companies will generally deny direct responsibility for a driver's negligence. However, companies may not be fully immune from liability. Under certain circumstances—particularly when a driver is actively logged into a rideshare app and transporting or on the way to pick up a passenger—corporate insurance policies may apply.