We represent passengers who were assaulted, attacked, harassed, abducted, injured, or otherwise harmed by rideshare drivers or through the negligence of rideshare companies. These cases often involve failures in driver screening, inadequate background checks, ignored safety warnings, lack of vehicle monitoring, or corporate decisions that placed passenger safety behind profits and rapid expansion.
Our firm conducts an extensive investigation into driver histories, prior complaints, app activity, GPS and trip data, corporate safety policies, internal communications, and the rideshare company’s screening and monitoring practices. We aggressively pursue evidence designed to uncover whether the company failed to properly vet, supervise, monitor, or remove dangerous drivers before innocent passengers were harmed.
Victims of rideshare negligence deserve more than scripted corporate responses and insurance adjusters focused on minimizing liability. With more than 31 years of complex litigation experience, we provide direct attorney involvement, discreet and compassionate representation, and the resources necessary to take on powerful technology companies and fight for accountability through trial if necessary.
A rideshare accident case involves injuries caused by drivers working for transportation network companies such as Uber or Lyft. These cases may involve injured passengers, other motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
Liability may depend on the circumstances of the crash. Potentially responsible parties may include the rideshare driver, another motorist, the rideshare company’s insurance carrier, or other third parties.
Rideshare accident cases are often legally complex because Uber and Lyft classify drivers as independent contractors. However, insurance coverage may still be available through the rideshare company depending on whether the driver was logged into the app or actively transporting a passenger.
Coverage often depends on the driver’s status at the time of the crash. Different insurance policies may apply if the driver was off-duty, logged into the app waiting for a ride request, or actively transporting a passenger.
Passengers injured in rideshare accidents may be entitled to compensation regardless of whether the rideshare driver or another vehicle caused the crash.
Victims may recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, future medical treatment, pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, loss of earning capacity, and other damages caused by the accident.
Seek immediate medical attention, report the accident to law enforcement, preserve screenshots of the rideshare trip, document the scene with photographs, obtain witness information, and contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
Yes. Rideshare companies and insurers often dispute liability and insurance coverage. They may argue that the driver was not actively working or that another insurance policy should apply.
Yes. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-passengers injured by rideshare drivers may pursue compensation for injuries and damages.
Rideshare accident claims are subject to strict legal deadlines. Failing to act quickly may result in losing important evidence or legal rights.
Duck Law Firm, LLC handles rideshare accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney fees unless compensation is recovered.
Rideshare accident claims often involve multiple insurance companies and complex liability issues. Duck Law Firm, LLC fights to protect injured victims and pursue the full compensation available under the law.
The information contained in these FAQs is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every rideshare accident case is unique. Contact Duck Law Firm, LLC for a consultation regarding your specific circumstances.
