Rideshare Accidents
Omaha Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyer
Rideshare cases are different. Uber and Lyft both carry $1M liability policies — but coverage only kicks in during specific 'phases' of the driver's app usage. Missing that layered coverage costs victims real money. We know how to reach it.
What to do right now
- Screenshot the ride in the Uber/Lyft app before it disappears
- Get medical care and keep every record
- Report the crash inside the app and get an incident number
- Do not accept a quick settlement offer from any insurer
What you need to know
Which policy applies depends on driver 'phase'
App off, app on/no ride, en route to passenger, passenger on board — each triggers different coverage. We identify which and stack recovery.
Passengers almost always recover
As a rideshare passenger you are not at fault. The only question is which insurer pays: the rideshare policy, the driver, the other driver, or all three.
Uber/Lyft will try to deny driver-employee status
That is a legal fight we've prepared for. We pursue every policy layer the corporations try to hide behind.
Common causes
- Distracted rideshare drivers using the app
- Fatigued drivers on long shifts
- Third-party drivers striking a rideshare vehicle
- Unsafe pickup / drop-off in traffic lanes
Who can be held liable
- The rideshare driver personally
- Uber or Lyft's contingent policies (up to $1M)
- Third-party at-fault drivers and their insurers
- Your own UM/UIM coverage as a backstop
Compensation we pursue
- All medical costs, past and future
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional harm
- Property damage
- Wrongful death damages where applicable
Filing deadlines
Most Nebraska personal injury claims must be filed within 4 years from the date of injury. Iowa has a 2 year statute for injury claims and South Dakota has a 3 year automobile injury statute. Wrongful death timelines can be shorter along with claims against governmental subdivisions. Call as soon as possible — evidence disappears fast.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sue Uber or Lyft directly?+
Sometimes — usually we go through their $1M contingent auto liability coverage, which is faster and cleaner. We also assess whether direct claims for negligent hiring or app design apply.
What if I was a driver, not a passenger?+
You may still recover — from the third-party driver, from Uber/Lyft's coverage, or your own PIP/UM policy. Coverage layers depend on which phase you were in when the crash happened.
Proudly serving injured clients across Nebraska, Iowa & South Dakota
Based in midtown Omaha, we represent injured people throughout the region, including Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, Bellevue, NE, Papillion, NE, Council Bluffs, IA, Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux City, IA, Atlantic, IA, Grand Island, NE, Kearney, NE, Fremont, NE, Norfolk, NE, Columbus, NE, Hastings, NE, North Platte, NE, Scottsbluff, NE, Denison, IA, Red Oak, IA, Yankton, SD, Vermillion, SD, Mitchell, SD. Don't see your town listed? If you were injured in Nebraska, Iowa, or South Dakota, call us — we can travel to see you.
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