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Chicago Rideshare Accident Lawyers
Injured in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle? We can help.
If you were hurt in an accident with an Uber, Lyft, or any rideshare or food delivery driver in Chicago, you may be entitled to recover up to $1 million— or even more. This money can help cover medical bills, lost wages, and the pain and stress you’ve been through.
But rideshare insurance is complicated. Trying to handle it alone can be overwhelming and expensive. The rideshare companies have their lawyers—so should you.
At Strom Yen Injury Attorneys, our Uber and Lyft accident lawyers know how to take on these cases and fight for the compensation you deserve. Call us today for a free consultation and let us help you move forward.
“Being represented by the Strom Yen Law Firm was an exceptional experience. They are upfront, honest, reliable, and communicated with us on every step of the process.”
Teri Becker
GET HELP NOWWhy hire Strom Yen for your Car Accident claim?
Insurance companies will make excuses to drag out the claim process or deny your claim entirely. A car accident lawyer at our law firm will help keep the insurance adjusters on track and prevent you from falling victim to bad faith insurance tactics. Our attorneys take on some of the most complicated accident cases in Illinois, and win.
Chicago car accident victims turn to Strom Yen Injury Attorneys because we offer:
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Drivers who are using Uber or Lyft platforms and are injured in crashes caused by another motorist’s negligence.
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Passengers and drivers who are riding in other motor vehicles when they are injured in a crash caused by drivers who are using the rideshare platforms.
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Pedestrians who are injured in accidents involving Uber or Lyft vehicles.
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Cyclists who are seriously injured in Uber or Lyft accidents.
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Surviving family members of people who are killed in rideshare accidents.
What kind of compensation can you expect?
Uber and Lyft drivers are required to carry at least $1 million in insurance to cover injuries, medical bills, and lost wages. If you were hurt—or if a loved one was killed—in a rideshare accident, you may be able to recover this compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain, and more.
But rideshare laws change often, and insurance coverage can be confusing. Without an experienced lawyer, victims are left facing powerful companies and long, complicated claims on their own.
At Strom Yen Injury Attorneys, we guide victims and families through the process and work to secure the full compensation they deserve.
Get Maximum Compensation with Our Help
If you were injured or your loved one died in a crash involving an Uber or Lyft driver, we highly recommend you contact us before proceeding with your injury or wrongful death claim. Going it alone could drastically reduce your compensation for injuries.
Why you should hire Strom Yen for your Rideshare injury
Uber & Lyft insurance representatives can be ruthless and will likely go to great lengths to minimize your claim, try to place liability on other parties and their insurance companies, or even blame you for the crash. An experienced Uber & Lyft accident lawyer at our law firm will help ensure these rideshare giants don’t escape liability for your losses.
Multiple parties may be liable for your rideshare accident. A rideshare accident lawyer with Strom Yen Injury Attorneys can help ensure all liable parties are held accountable, optimizing your recovery.
Without an attorney, your access to medical treatment could be delayed. Our Uber & Lyft attorneys can help you get medical care while you wait for your personal injury settlement to arrive.
If you speak with Uber & Lyft insurance companies directly, you could jeopardize your ability to recover compensation for your losses. When you work with our rideshare accident attorneys, we’ll negotiate with these companies on your behalf, preserving your right to recovery.
Your Guide to Rideshare Accident Insurance Coverage
The rideshare driver’s activity at the time of the crash holds a significant impact on the level of insurance coverage that may apply. To simplify Uber & Lyft accident liability coverage, the rideshare driver’s activity is divided into three categories.
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No Rideshare Activity
The first level of insurance coverage applies if a rideshare accident occurs when the Uber or Lyft driver is not logged into the app to accept rides. If you are injured during this phase, the negligent driver’s personal insurance policy should pick up the tab. Although personal insurance policies do not typically offer the coverage levels that are provided by Uber & Lyft, a rideshare accident lawyer may still be able to help you recover a substantial amount of compensation for your losses.
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In Driving Mode But Not Transporting Passengers
If the rideshare driver was using the Uber or Lyft platform and awaiting passengers when the accident occurred, the second level of insurance coverage applies. The driver’s personal insurance provides primary coverage, but if the limits are exhausted or the driver doesn’t carry the mandatory coverage, excess damages of up to $50,000 for one injured victim and up to $100,000 for two or more victims are covered by Uber & Lyft contingent insurance policies.
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Ride Request Accepted and Transporting Passengers
If the Uber or Lyft driver had already accepted a ride request through the rideshare platform when your accident occurred, the third level of insurance applies. With this level of activity, the Uber or Lyft commercial liability insurance policy is generally primary. People who are injured in rideshare accidents during this phase may be able to recover up to $1 million for one victim, and up to $2 million for two or more victims. This level of coverage continues until the rider is dropped off, and the ride has ended in the app.
FAQ About Rideshare Accidents in Chicago:
What types of damages can I recover after suffering an Uber car accident injury?
If you were injured in a rideshare accident in Illinois, you may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by the crash. If it is determined that the rideshare company or the driver was grossly negligent, or your injuries were caused by intentional acts, punitive damages may be awarded as well to punish the at-fault party.
Do rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft perform background checks on their drivers?
Before driving for Uber or Lyft, drivers are required to undergo background checks that are performed by third-party service providers. Uber uses a company called Checkr, while background checks for Lyft drivers are performed by Sterling Solutions. These checks are designed to review the driver’s driving and criminal history and to determine whether the person is on the National Sex Offender Registry. People with more than three recent minor violations or a single recent DUI are disqualified from driving for Uber.
Can I recover damages if I am assaulted by a rideshare driver?
Victims who are assaulted by rideshare drivers who are on the job may be able to recover compensation for their injuries from Uber or Lyft if the company did not take proper measures to ensure customer safety. This includes taking reasonable and responsible measures in hiring, supervising, and training drivers. In 2019, Uber reported that the company had received more than 6,000 reports of rape and other types of sexual assault during the two years prior.
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