Uber Accidents Lawyers
Passengers, drivers and others injured in Uber collisions.
Uber Accidents claims in Pennsylvania
Uber crashes are handled like other rideshare claims: coverage follows the driver's status in the app at the moment of the collision, and the trip record is the evidence that establishes it.
Passengers injured in an Uber generally have coverage available to them regardless of which driver was at fault.
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Munley Law has represented injured people and their families from its Scranton base since 1959. The attorneys listed below handle this type of case, and the results shown are published matters the firm has reported.
$4.4 Million
Settlement
Settlement reached for car accident case.
$4.3 Million
Award
Jury award for a motorcycle accident victim.
$2.8 Million
Settlement
Settlement for a pedestrian accident case.
$1.9 Million
Verdict
Verdict for family injured by 16-year-old driver.
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Common causes
App and navigation distraction
Accepting trips and following directions while driving.
Pickups and drop-offs in traffic
Sudden stops and doors opening into travel lanes.
Fatigue on long shifts
Extended hours, often after other work.
Other motorists
Many Uber passenger injuries are caused by a third party.
Injuries frequently seen in these cases
- Neck and back injuries
- Concussion and traumatic brain injury
- Fractures
- Shoulder and knee 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 Uber driver
Where their driving caused or contributed to the crash.
The applicable rideshare policy
Coverage tied to the driver's app status at the time.
Another driver or their employer
Where a third party caused the collision.
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
I was an Uber passenger. What should I do first?
Get medical attention, report the crash in the app so there is a trip record, photograph the scene and keep the trip receipt — it documents the time and status.
Will making a claim affect my Uber account?
Reporting a crash and pursuing an injury claim are ordinary insurance processes. Questions about account status are separate from the claim itself.
What if the other driver was at fault?
Their liability coverage is the primary source, and uninsured or underinsured coverage may also apply through the rideshare policy.
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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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