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Uber & Lyft Accident Attorney in Georgia
Injured as a passenger, driver, or by a rideshare vehicle? Navigate complex insurance coverage with an attorney who knows how rideshare claims work.
Rideshare Accidents Are Different—And More Complicated
When you're injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle—whether you're a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian—the insurance situation becomes immediately complex. Unlike traditional car accidents, rideshare cases can involve multiple insurance policies, app-based coverage tiers, and corporate liability shields that make it difficult to determine who pays for your injuries.
Uber and Lyft provide coverage that changes depending on the driver's status at the time of the accident—whether the app was off, on and waiting for a ride request, en route to pick up a passenger, or actively transporting a rider. Each stage triggers different policy limits, and insurance companies routinely dispute which coverage applies.
As a former prosecutor serving Alpharetta, Cobb County, Fulton County, and all of Georgia, I understand how rideshare companies and their insurers attempt to minimize liability. I know the coverage structures, the common disputes, and how to build a case that holds the right parties accountable.
Understanding Uber and Lyft Insurance Coverage
- App Off (Driver's Personal Insurance)
When the driver is offline, only their personal auto insurance applies—which often excludes rideshare use.
- App On, No Passenger (Contingent Liability)
Uber/Lyft provides limited contingent coverage if the driver's personal policy denies the claim—typically $50,000 per person for injuries.
- En Route to Pickup or During Trip ($1 Million Policy)
When a driver accepts a ride request and during the trip, Uber/Lyft's commercial $1 million liability policy applies—but disputes over fault and coverage still arise.
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
If you're hit by another driver with inadequate insurance, rideshare companies provide UM/UIM coverage during active trips—but accessing it requires aggressive legal work.
Types of Rideshare Accidents I Handle
- •Passenger injuries — You were riding in an Uber or Lyft and were injured due to driver negligence or a third-party collision
- •Third-party injuries — You were hit by an Uber or Lyft driver while driving, biking, or walking
- •Rideshare driver injuries — You drive for Uber/Lyft and were injured on the job due to another driver's fault
- •Multi-vehicle crashes — Complex accidents involving rideshare vehicles and multiple other cars
- •Uninsured motorist claims — The at-fault driver fled the scene or has no insurance
Compensation Available in Rideshare Accident Cases
- •Medical expenses — emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, future care
- •Lost wages and income — time missed from work during recovery
- •Lost earning capacity — if your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job
- •Pain and suffering — physical pain, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life
- •Property damage — vehicle repair or replacement costs
Why Rideshare Accident Cases Require a Skilled Attorney
Uber and Lyft have legal teams whose job is to minimize the company's liability and shift responsibility onto their drivers or third parties. They use app data, driver contracts, and insurance policy exclusions to avoid paying claims.
I understand how these companies operate. I know how to obtain driver app logs, investigate whether the driver was properly insured and authorized, and establish the correct insurance coverage tier. I also know when to pursue claims against the rideshare company itself for negligent driver screening or app design flaws.
- Former prosecutor experience
I know how to investigate complex liability, gather evidence, and build cases that stand up in court.
- Direct attorney access
You work directly with me, not a paralegal or case manager. I handle your case personally from start to finish.
- No upfront fees
I work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

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