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Rideshare Accidents
San Diego Auto Accidents
Rideshare Accidents in San Diego
Rideshare is everywhere in San Diego, and crashes involving Uber and Lyft raise a question ordinary accidents don't: whose insurance applies. The answer depends on what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash, whether the app was off, on and waiting for a ride, or actively carrying a passenger.
Because the coverage shifts with the driver's status, rideshare companies and their insurers often point fingers to avoid paying. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, a pedestrian, or the rideshare driver yourself, sorting out the right policy is where these cases are won or lost.
Crudo Law untangles the insurance, identifies the coverage that applies to your crash, and pursues full compensation for your injuries.
2 years
CA injury filing deadline
Free
Case consultation
$0
Up-front, most cases
Full value
What we pursue
Do You Have a Case?
Signs you may have a claim
Rideshare coverage can reach well beyond a personal auto policy when the app was active. Let us find the policy that applies.
- ✓Injured as an Uber or Lyft passenger
- ✓Hit by a rideshare driver
- ✓A rideshare driver injured in a crash
- ✓Insurers are pointing fingers over coverage
The Process
How your case moves forward
Here is how a rideshare accident claim typically moves forward.
- Free consultation
- We review the crash and the driver's app status at no cost.
- Coverage investigation
- We determine which insurance applies to your specific situation.
- Demand & negotiation
- We pursue the correct policy for full value.
- Settlement or trial
- We settle when the offer is fair, and litigate when it isn't.
Frequently asked
Common questions
Who pays if I'm hurt in an Uber or Lyft?+
It depends on the driver's status at the time. When a driver is carrying a passenger, the rideshare company's larger insurance policy generally applies. We identify the right coverage for your crash.
I was hit by a rideshare driver, not riding with them. Can I still recover?+
Yes. Which policy applies depends on whether the app was on and what the driver was doing, but you can pursue a claim as another driver, a passenger, or a pedestrian.
How long do I have to file?+
California generally allows two years from the date of the crash. It's best to speak with an attorney early so the coverage question gets handled correctly.
What does it cost to talk to you?+
Nothing. The consultation is free. Call (858) 622-7280.
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