The answer to this question will come down to the circumstances of the accident.
Uber and Lyft drivers are technically independent contractors — not employees of the company, but in certain circumstances, the company will take responsibility.
If the driver accepted a ride request from the app and the accident occurred before that ride request was complete — then the ride-sharing company’s insurance will assume liability.
You will be able to file a ride-sharing accident lawsuit claim if:
- You were a passenger during an Uber/Lyft ride
- You were a driver or passenger hit by an Uber/Lyft
- You were a pedestrian hit by an Uber/Lyft
- You were a motorcyclist or bicyclist injured by an Uber/Lyft
Things To Remember To Do Right After You’ve Been In An Uber/Lyft Accident:
- Call 911 and take pictures of the scene of the accident
- Write down the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of any witnesses at the scene
- Write down the name of the driver if you don’t have it already saved in your phone
- Take a screenshot of your ride and your receipt