Rideshare Accidents Lawyers
Crashes involving app-based drivers, passengers and other vehicles.
Rideshare Accidents claims in Pennsylvania
When a rideshare vehicle is involved in a crash, the coverage that applies depends on what the driver was doing at that moment: offline, waiting for a request, en route to a pickup, or carrying a passenger.
That single fact often decides which policy responds and how much coverage is available, which is why app records matter so much in these claims.
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Common causes
App distraction
Drivers accepting requests and following navigation while moving.
Fatigue
Long shifts stacked on top of other work.
Unfamiliar routes
Sudden stops, illegal turns and pickups in traffic lanes.
Other drivers
Passengers are frequently injured by someone other than their own driver.
Injuries frequently seen in these cases
- Neck, back and spinal injuries
- Concussion and traumatic brain injury
- Fractures and joint injuries
- Seatbelt and airbag injuries
Who may be responsible
Responsibility depends entirely on the facts, and no one can determine it from a web page. These are the parties whose conduct is typically examined.
The rideshare driver
Their personal policy may apply when the app is off.
The rideshare company's policy
Contingent or full coverage may apply depending on the driver's app status at the time.
Another driver
Their liability coverage responds where they caused the crash.
Damages that may be recoverable
What a claim may include depends on the injuries, the available insurance and the evidence. Nothing here is a prediction of value.
- Medical treatment already received, from the emergency room through rehabilitation
- Future medical care and therapy a physician expects will be needed
- Wages lost while unable to work, and reduced earning capacity in longer-term cases
- Property damage, out-of-pocket costs and travel to treatment
- Pain, suffering and loss of life's pleasures where the law allows it
Steps that protect a claim
- Get medical attention, even if the injuries seem minor at first
- Report what happened and ask how to obtain a copy of the official report
- Photograph the scene, the vehicles or the hazard, and your visible injuries
- Collect names and phone numbers for anyone who saw what happened
- Keep every bill, record and piece of correspondence in one place
- Be careful giving a recorded statement before you understand your own injuries
Frequently asked questions
As a passenger, whose insurance covers me?
When a driver is carrying a passenger, the rideshare company's commercial coverage generally applies. Where another driver caused the crash, their policy is also involved.
Does it matter whether the app was on?
Yes. Coverage differs between offline, waiting for a request, and on a trip. Trip records from the app establish which period applies.
Can I bring a claim against Uber or Lyft directly?
Rideshare drivers are typically classified as independent contractors, which affects the claim's structure. The applicable insurance is usually the practical focus.
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This page is general information about this type of case. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Last reviewed 2026-09-01.
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