Las Vegas Rideshare Accident Attorney

Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft move millions of people around the world every day. However, their increasing popularity has a dark side. Research shows that rideshare services account for about a 3 percent increase in traffic-accident fatalities since 2011. That’s about 987 deaths per day due to the increasing number of rideshare vehicles on the road.

When Uber and Lyft drivers cause accidents, it involves complex legal issues related to liability and compensation, such as: Who is responsible for paying for your damages? How much insurance coverage is available to make you and your family whole? Where do you begin to make a claim with all the different parties involved?

If you were in an Uber or Lyft accident, the quickest way to resolve these issues and get what you and your family deserve is by speaking with our experienced team during a 100% free consultation.

Uber and Lyft will not pay for losses in every accident. Even if your claim is covered, both Uber and Lyft have insurance liability coverage limits that vary depending on which phase of the trip the driver is engaged in at the time the accident occurred.

If the ridesharing accident occurred after the driver turned on the app, but before they accepted a ride, there is coverage of up to $50,000 for bodily injury per person, $100,000 for bodily injury per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. If the accident occurred after ride matching or while the driver is transporting the passenger, Uber and Lyft have primary liability coverage of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage for passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians. Additionally, Uber and Lyft have $1,000,000 in uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage when another driver is at fault and does not have sufficient insurance. 

To discuss these issues with experienced Las Vegas Uber and Lyft accident attorneys, contact the team at Cohan PLLC to protect your rights.