Richardson, Texas Uber and Lyft Accident Lawyer

Apps like Uber and Lyft often promote safe driving habits, but sometimes, drivers on these apps fall short of a reasonable standard of care, leading to dangerous accidents. Figuring out who will cover your damages after a collision with a rideshare driver can be complicated, whether you were a passenger or not. For help seeking payment, get in touch with a Richardson Uber and Lyft accident attorney.

At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., we have over 30 years of experience handling car accident and personal injury claims. We do not charge any upfront fees for our services—instead, you only pay if we help you recover compensation.

Are Uber and Lyft Liable for Accidents Caused by Their Drivers in Texas?

Whether Uber or Lyft bears responsibility for an accident depends largely on what the driver was doing at the time of the wreck. Both companies classify their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, which they use as a basis for distancing themselves from liability. However, the insurance coverage available in a rideshare accident shifts depending on the driver's status within the app at the moment of the collision:

• When a driver is logged into the app and waiting for a ride request, Uber and Lyft provide limited liability coverage.
• When a driver has accepted a trip and is either en route to pick up a passenger or actively transporting one, that coverage increases significantly.
• When a driver is not logged into the app at all, the driver's personal insurance is the only coverage in play.

Identifying which phase applied at the time of the wreck is one of the first and most important steps in a rideshare accident claim.

Important Evidence in a Rideshare Accident Claim

Rideshare accident claims involve a layer of evidence that ordinary car accident cases do not always require. App data from Uber or Lyft can show whether the driver was logged in, whether a trip was active, and what the driver's status was at the time of the collision. That information directly affects which insurance policy applies and who can be held responsible.

Other important evidence includes the police report, photographs of the vehicles and the scene, witness statements, medical records, and any available traffic or surveillance camera footage.

The driver's history within the app, including prior complaints or low ratings, can also be relevant when the conduct that caused the wreck reflects a pattern the company had reason to know about.