Injured in an Uber or Lyft Crash? Get Experienced Legal Support To Fight for Financial Compensation
A distracted Uber driver on Market Street, a careless Lyft driver merging on I-95, or a jay-braking taxicab near 30th Street Station can leave you with totaled property, rising medical bills, and three different insurance companies pointing fingers. When a rideshare accident knocks your life off course, you need a seasoned Philadelphia personal injury lawyer who understands Uber’s and Lyft’s multilayered policies and knows how to turn a confusing claim into real, fair compensation.
The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman is the Philadelphia personal injury law firm that riders and injured motorists call after serious Uber accidents or Lyft accidents. Every rideshare accident case is led by a skilled attorney who:
Investigate the crash scene and download the Uber app or Lyft log data.
Identifies the correct layer of liability insurance, whether it’s the driver’s personal auto insurance policy, the $50k/$100k contingency tier, or the $1 million commercial tier.
Files the legal claim, negotiates with multiple adjusters, and, if low-balled, files a full personal-injury lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas.
You pay nothing upfront. Our fee is derived from the settlement or the verdict we win at trial.
From our Center City office, we fight for injured Pennsylvanians across the Greater Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties.
Why Rideshare Crash Victims Trust Our Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorneys
Local insight. We know the pick-up hotspots at City Hall, the Penn campus, and Fishtown, as well as the exact crash-report templates that the Philadelphia Police use when an Uber vehicle is involved.
Insurance layer mastery. Few crashes involve as many overlapping policies as an Uber or Lyft accident; we sort them fast and force each insurance company to pay its share.
Proven results. Six- and seven-figure recoveries in rideshare accident claims, taxi collisions, and limo wrecks put carriers on notice: negotiate or face us at trial.
Free consultation. Contact our Philadelphia rideshare accident attorneys the moment the accident occurs; we’ll preserve dash-cam footage and ride logs before they disappear.
Common Philadelphia Rideshare Accidents We Handle
App-On, No Passenger – Driver waiting for a ping; we chase the $50k/$100k contingency coverage.
App-On, Passenger Onboard – Full $1 million policy applies for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain-and-suffering damages.
Third-Party Hit by Rideshare Vehicle – Pedestrians, cyclists, or other motorists struck by an Uber driver or Lyft driver.
Passenger Injured by At-Fault Third Party – We pursue the other motorist’s insurer and the rideshare’s underinsured stack.
Taxi & Limo Crashes – Old-city medallion fights don’t scare us; we subpoena dispatch logs and maintenance records.
Multi-Vehicle Pile-Ups – Layered claims with three, sometimes four, separate insurance companies.
Pennsylvania Rideshare Insurance Layers
App Status | Primary Coverage | Your Path to Recovery |
|---|---|---|
Driver offline | The driver’s insurance policy | Treat it like any other car accident claim. |
App on, waiting for a ride | Uber/Lyft: $50k/$100k bodily injury + $25k property damage | We stack this with the driver’s personal liability insurance coverage. |
Trip accepted or in progress | Uber/Lyft: $1 million liability + UM/UIM | Full commercial limits for injury victims and accident victims alike. |
Understanding these tiers lets our Philadelphia Uber accident lawyers demand the maximum compensation available under Pennsylvania law.
Damages Our Rideshare Accident Lawyers Pursue
Economic: ER visits, surgery, future rehab, lost income, and in-home care.
Non-Economic: emotional distress, diminished enjoyment of life, and scarring.
Punitive: extra sums when an Uber driver caused the crash through texting, drunk driving, or speeding.
What to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident in Philadelphia
Call 911 and request a detailed police report.
Screenshot the ride screen showing driver name, time stamp, and ride status.
Collect evidence: photos, driver info, witness numbers, and vehicle plates.
Seek medical treatment immediately; delays hurt your personal injury case.
Report the crash in-app, but avoid lengthy statements to any insurance company.
Contact a Philadelphia personal injury lawyer for a free consultation and case review.
Uber & Lyft Crash FAQs
Can I sue Uber or Lyft directly?
Yes, if their driver was in “trip accepted” or “passenger onboard” mode, you can file against the $1 million policy.
How long do Uber accident settlements take?
It’s impossible to give a one-size-fits-all deadline, as each matter unfolds differently. However, we can assure you that we’ll aggressively advance your file to resolve it as promptly as possible.
What if multiple insurance companies deny coverage?
Our rideshare accident attorneys file suit, depose adjusters, and let a jury decide fault and damages.
Speak With a Philadelphia Uber or Lyft Accident Lawyer Today
Delay helps rideshare carriers, not you. Call the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman now. A Philadelphia Uber accident attorney will explain your rights, handle the legal process, and fight to recover compensation while you focus on healing.
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Cases We Handle in Pennsylvania
Hurt in a car crash, trucking accident, slip-and-fall, or other negligence-based mishap in Southeast Pennsylvania?
The Altman Team focuses exclusively on personal injury law, leveraging a deep command of Pennsylvania tort statutes to win maximum compensation for residents of Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware Counties.
You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.