Uber Passenger /
Lyft Passenger Accidents
Las Vegas, Nevada
Uber passenger / Lyft passenger insurance claims
If you got injured in the Uber passenger / Lyft passenger accident, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case. We helped numerous Uber / Lyft accident victims to get their fair compensation to pay for their medical bills and other damages.
We represent clients in Las Vegas and other cities of Nevada. We also represent many out-of-state visitors injured in Uber passenger / Lyft passenger accidents.
Who is liable?
In Nevada, the negligent driver is liable for an accident and financially responsible for all losses. An Uber passenger / Lyft passenger can collect 100% of their submitted claim from any at-fault driver.
Uber passenger accident settlement amount
There are quite a few factors to consider when the claimant is an Uber passenger. One of them is how severe the injuries are and the dollar amount of your medical bills. Another is if there are complications after the injury and if long-term medical care is needed. The policy limit for Uber accidents is usually not an issue. At the time of writing, Uber's accident policy limit was $1.5 million per accident.
If you are an Uber passenger injured in an accident and you want to know what settlement to expect in your case, call our office.
Lyft passenger accident settlement amount
The same as in Uber accidents, in Lyft passenger accident cases, the factors to consider are the severity of your injuries, the cost of your medical care, any complications after the accident, and if long-term care is required. At the time of writing, the insurance coverage limit for Lyft is $1.5 million per accident. So, money is available to compensate passengers injured in a Lyft accident for most injuries.
If you are a Lyft passenger injured in an accident and want to know what settlement to expect in your specific case, give us a call. One-size-fits-all doesn't work in personal injury claims. Each case is different.
Lost wages, pain and suffering
Our attorneys always include the lost wages and pain and suffering compensation in any Uber passenger / Lyft passenger accident claim.
When multiple passengers are involved in an accident
The number of passengers injured in an Uber accident / Lyft accident is another critical factor to consider. Each claimant takes their share of the policy, which is true with Uber, Lyft, or other ride-sharing company. The good part, in cases with multiple passengers, there are also many accident witnesses.
If you were partially at fault
As a rule, passengers are not the cause of car accidents and are entitled to 100% compensation from any responsible driver. It includes all Uber passenger / Lyft passenger accident cases.
Type of ride-sharing service
Many people ask if being a passenger in UberX or UberPool, or Lyft or Lyft Line can affect the accident injury claim. The answer is no. The type of service you selected for your ride (a high-end luxury vehicle, shared car, or a van) does not change the claim's nature.
Who submits the claim?
The best way to submit a claim is to hire a car accident attorney who has experience handling Uber passenger / Lyft passenger claims, knows what to expect and how to speed up the process. All of the paperwork and proof must be submitted to Uber or Lyft insurance companies in a timely and very well-organized manner. Insurance companies don't like disorganized claimants and may reduce their compensation if they sense confusion on the claimant's part.
Should multiple victims use the same attorney?
They don't have to. When multiple passengers are involved in an accident, the benefit of using the same attorney is that all claims will be ready and submitted simultaneously. The Uber passenger / Lyft passenger doesn't have to wait until other victims (and their attorneys) finish preparing their insurance claims. Generally, the process is more efficient, and cases settle faster when one attorney is involved.
Can I submit my Uber passenger / Lyft passenger claim without an attorney?
Yes. In Las Vegas, an injured person does not need an attorney to submit a claim to the insurance company after an Uber passenger / Lyft passenger accident, but having an attorney is highly recommended. Attorneys have experience in handling personal injury accident claims and know how to fight multinational corporations.
Time limitations in Nevada
Under Nevada law, you typically have two (2) years from the accident date to file your claim. It includes all Uber passenger / Lyft passenger liability claims.
When out-of-towners involved
If the Uber passenger / Lyft passenger accident occurred in Nevada, the liability claim must originate in Nevada. A visitor can receive medical treatment in their home city or state and still get compensated for medical bills and other damages. Our office handles many claims for clients who are NOT Las Vegas residents and got in an accident in Las Vegas while riding an Uber or Lyft car.
If an injured Uber passenger / Lyft passenger is a foreigner?
If you are a foreign national injured in the Uber passenger / Lyft passenger accident in Las Vegas, the treatment you receive in the U.S. hospital will most likely be compensated. Receiving compensation for medical treatment prescribed outside the United States, plus lost wages, pain, suffering, and other damages, could be challenging because the medical cost and recommended medical procedures outside the U.S. are often very different.
Time to settle the case
It may take between 6 months and 2 years to settle a Uber passenger / Lyft passenger lawsuit. When injuries are very severe, or multiple vehicles and multiple victims are involved in an accident, it may take longer.
How do attorneys get paid?
We work on a contingency basis, which means that you don't have to pay a cent until we settle your case or win your trial. It applies to all Uber passenger / Lyft passenger accidents.
We can help
Our office handles Uber passenger / Lyft passenger accident claims all the time. We provide home and hospital visits. Our experience dealing with Uber or Lyft insurance companies is positive. Confidentiality agreements do not allow us to disclose the compensation amounts, but overall, our clients are happy with the results.
To speak with an Uber accident lawyer / Lyft accident lawyer, call us at 702-432-1000. Walk-ins are welcome.
We represent clients in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, and the surrounding area of Nevada.
Written by Parish Heshmati, Esq.
Last updated on February 4, 2024.
