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:
Investigates the crash scene and pulls Uber app or Lyft log data, GPS records, and driver trip history before the platforms can alter or delete them.
Identifies the correct insurance tier — whether it’s the driver’s personal policy, the $50k/$100k contingency coverage, or Uber’s and Lyft’s $1 million commercial policy — and forces each carrier to pay its share.
Files claims against all liable parties, negotiates with multiple adjusters simultaneously, and files a personal injury lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas if any insurer lowballs or denies the claim.
Pursues all categories of damages including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, future care costs, and punitive damages when driver negligence was egregious.
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 high-volume pick-up zones at City Hall, Penn campus, and Fishtown, and we know the exact crash-report templates Philadelphia Police use when an Uber or Lyft vehicle is involved.
Insurance layer mastery. Few personal injury claims involve as many overlapping policies as a rideshare accident. We sort the coverage tiers fast and force each insurance company — the driver’s personal carrier and Uber’s or Lyft’s commercial insurer — to pay its share.
Proven results. Six- and seven-figure recoveries in rideshare, taxi, and limo crash claims put insurers and carriers on notice: settle fairly or face us at trial.
Rapid evidence preservation. We move immediately to secure dash-cam footage, ride-app GPS logs, driver trip history, and witness statements before Uber, Lyft, or their insurers can alter or delete them. Call us right after the crash — (215) 569-4488.
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 attorneys act immediately — we know exactly which carrier to pressure based on the driver’s app status at the time of your crash.
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?
In Pennsylvania, you generally cannot sue Uber or Lyft as an employer because their drivers are classified as independent contractors. However, if the driver had the app on and had accepted a trip or was carrying a passenger at the time of the crash, Uber's and Lyft's $1 million commercial liability policy applies and can be claimed against directly. A Philadelphia rideshare accident attorney will confirm the driver's app status at the time of impact — that single fact determines which coverage tier applies to your case.
How long do Uber accident settlements take?
Rideshare accident settlements vary widely based on injury severity, the number of insurance companies involved, and whether the case goes to trial. Straightforward cases with clear liability and limited injuries may resolve in a few months. Cases involving serious injuries, multiple carriers, or disputed liability can take one to two years or longer. Pennsylvania's two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims means waiting is never in your interest — the sooner you retain a lawyer, the more options you preserve.
What if multiple insurance companies deny coverage?
If Uber's insurer, Lyft's insurer, and the driver's personal carrier all deny or dispute coverage, we file suit against all parties, conduct discovery to establish the driver's app status and trip history, and let the Court of Common Pleas sort out each insurer's obligation. Coverage denials are a common delay tactic — they do not end your right to compensation.
What damages can I recover after an Uber or Lyft accident?
Injured passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists can typically pursue medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, property damage, and in cases involving drunk, distracted, or reckless Uber or Lyft drivers, punitive damages. The total value of your claim depends on injury severity, the applicable insurance tier, and whether the at-fault party's conduct was especially egregious.
Speak With a Philadelphia Uber or Lyft Accident Lawyer Today
Delay benefits Uber’s and Lyft’s insurers, not you. Dash-cam footage gets overwritten. GPS logs expire. Witnesses forget details. Pennsylvania’s two-year filing deadline for personal injury claims moves whether you’re ready or not.
Call the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman at (215) 569-4488 today for a free consultation. A Philadelphia rideshare accident attorney will review your case, sort the insurance layers, and fight for every dollar available while you focus on your recovery.
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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.
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