At Crown & Stone Law, P.C., we represent people hurt in Uber and Lyft crashes across Los Angeles.
Recognized among The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for Los Angeles County and BBB accredited with an A+ rating, we give you direct attorney access from the first call, not a handoff after intake.
A rideshare accident claim is a personal injury case where money can come from more than one place, like the rideshare driver’s own coverage, the rideshare company’s insurance, or another driver’s insurance. Which one applies depends on what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash.
You do not have to drive across town to get answers. Consultations are available remotely, and we explain what is happening at every step, including whether your rideshare claim is worth more than what you have been offered.
Client Feedback From Los Angeles
“I knew nothing about my rights… When I spoke with Avi, I immediately felt that ease.” Marquise L.
Most people calling after a rideshare crash have no idea who is supposed to pay them. The first conversation is about getting answers, not signing anything.
“He breaks it down in a clear, straightforward way that makes a complicated situation much easier to understand.” Vier D. Martín
“Throughout my case I never felt alone or out of the loop.” Julio M. Jr.
Direct attorney access and around-the-clock responsiveness come up repeatedly in client feedback, not just at intake.
“You guys fought tooth and nail and got me the best possible options.” Rock N.
When an insurer opens with a low number, the answer is preparation and persistence rather than a fast close.
What Crown & Stone Law, P.C. Handles for Los Angeles Clients
- Uber accident claims
- Lyft accident claims
- Rideshare passenger injury claims
- Third-party driver claims
- Pedestrian rideshare claims
- Cyclist rideshare claims
- Rideshare driver injury claims
- Rideshare insurance disputes
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
- Traumatic brain injury claims
- Wrongful death claims
- Hit-and-run rideshare claims
Why Los Angeles Clients Choose Crown & Stone Law, P.C.
Trial-Ready Advocacy in Los Angeles
Insurers often deny the app was active, misclassify the driver’s status, or open with a number far below what the injuries are worth. In one left-turn collision, the insurer refused to accept fault and offered less than $45,000 even after litigation began.
The firm preserves crash reconstruction data, trip records, dashcam and surveillance footage, and vehicle telematics early, with a file ready for Los Angeles Superior Court if the other side will not move.
That readiness is backed by multiple seven- and eight-figure recoveries, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 recognition for Los Angeles County, and Lead Counsel Verified status.
Direct Founder Involvement in Los Angeles From First Call Through Resolution
You work with the founding attorney, a California Bar member since 2008 (License #260728), not a rotating intake team. Calls are answered around the clock, and consultations can happen remotely so you are not driving the 405 while recovering.
How to Preserve Uber and Lyft Trip Data in Los Angeles
A litigation hold letter is a formal written demand telling the rideshare company and its insurer to stop deleting anything connected to your trip. Under the California Supreme Court’s ruling in Temple Community Hospital v. Superior Court, parties must preserve evidence once litigation is reasonably anticipated.
Failing to do so can result in an adverse inference instruction, meaning a jury can be told to assume the missing evidence was unfavorable.
Records worth demanding early include:
- Trip receipt, route, and timestamps showing exactly when and where the crash happened
- The driver’s app status at the moment of impact, which controls which insurance layer applies
- Electronic dispatch records and the driver’s background check file
- Dashcam video from the rideshare vehicle and nearby traffic footage from LADOT or Caltrans cameras
Why LAX and Stadium Areas Produce Distinctive Liability Questions in Los Angeles
LAX operates a dedicated rideshare lot with its own contractual arrangements with Uber and Lyft, adding questions about who controlled the pickup area when the crash occurred. Crashes near Crypto.com Arena and SoFi Stadium involve heavy event traffic, sudden stops, and drivers cutting across lanes, all of which affect fault analysis.
Rideshare companies are regulated by the CPUC under General Order 157-E, and these cases are typically filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Get To Know Crown & Stone Law, P.C.
Crown & Stone Law, P.C. is a Los Angeles personal injury firm serving Beverly Hills and Los Angeles County, with representation available across California. The founding attorney has held an active California Bar license since December 1, 2008 (Bar #260728), and the practice centers on motor vehicle injury cases, including rideshare and Uber crashes.
The firm is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, Lead Counsel Verified through LawInfo, and recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as Top 100 in Los Angeles County. The Avvo rating is 8.4, with the 2024 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award.
Multiple seven- and eight-figure recoveries have come through full litigation and trial readiness rather than quick settlements.
Clients consistently tell us three things matter most: direct attorney access instead of being handed off, plain explanation of what is happening and why, and availability around the clock so no one is left waiting.
Can I Sue Uber or Lyft Directly if Their Driver Caused My Accident in Los Angeles?
In many Los Angeles rideshare accident cases, compensation is pursued through the applicable insurance coverage rather than by suing Uber or Lyft directly. Rideshare drivers are generally classified as independent contractors, which can make holding the company itself responsible for a driver’s negligence more complicated.
The amount and type of insurance available depends heavily on what the driver was doing when the crash occurred:
- App was off: The driver’s personal auto insurance generally applies.
- App was on and the driver was waiting for a ride: Uber or Lyft may provide contingent liability coverage if the driver’s personal policy does not apply.
- Driver was picking up or transporting a passenger: Higher rideshare insurance limits generally apply, including up to $1 million in third-party liability coverage.
Our Process for Rideshare Accident Clients in Los Angeles
1. Free case evaluation
You speak directly with the attorney, not an intake screener. Consultations can be done by phone or video so you do not have to drive across the city while you are recovering.
2. Evidence preservation
Litigation hold letters go out to Uber or Lyft right away, along with requests for trip data, dashcam footage, and the LAPD or CHP collision report. App records do not stay available forever, which is why this step happens first.
3. Medical documentation
We coordinate with your treating providers so every injury is recorded properly, including symptoms that show up days after the crash.
4. Liability investigation
Accident reconstruction, witness interviews, driver record research, and a close look at which insurance layer applies based on the driver’s status at the time of the crash.
5. Insurance negotiation
We deal directly with the rideshare company’s claims administrators and every other insurer involved, so you stop fielding calls and recorded statement requests.
6. Demand and negotiation
A detailed demand package is submitted with the medical records, wage loss, and liability evidence behind it.
7. Litigation if necessary
If the offer does not reflect what the case is worth, suit is filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
8. Resolution
The case is pursued to settlement or verdict, with your questions answered at every stage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rideshare Accidents
What if the rideshare driver was not logged into the app when the crash happened?
Then the rideshare coverage usually does not apply, and the claim goes through the driver’s personal auto insurance instead.
How long do I have to file a rideshare accident claim in California?
California generally gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Claims involving a government vehicle or public entity can have much shorter deadlines, sometimes six months.
I was a passenger in an Uber and another driver hit us. Who do I claim against?
As a passenger, you are almost never at fault, which means you may have more than one claim available. You may be able to pursue the at-fault driver’s insurer, the rideshare coverage, or both, depending on the driver’s status and how the crash happened.
Does California’s comparative fault rule reduce my rideshare injury recovery?
California uses pure comparative fault, meaning any compensation is reduced by your share of blame. Passengers rarely carry fault, but insurers still sometimes argue it, often over seat belt use.
What should I do right after an Uber or Lyft accident in Los Angeles?
Call 911 so there is a police report, get checked by a doctor even if the pain feels manageable, and screenshot your trip receipt inside the app before anything changes. Photograph the vehicles, the intersection, and any visible injuries.
Will my own health insurance cover me while the rideshare claim is pending?
Usually yes. Your health insurance, or MedPay coverage if you carry it on your own auto policy, can pay for treatment while the claim is being worked out.
How do I get the Uber or Lyft trip data for my case?
Your trip receipt and ride history live in your app account, and you should save copies immediately. Deeper records, including the driver’s app status and route data, typically require a formal request or a litigation subpoena to the rideshare company. Crown & Stone Law, P.C.
What is the $1 million rideshare insurance policy, and does it always apply?
It is the liability coverage Uber and Lyft carry while a driver is on the way to a rider or has one in the car. It does not always apply.
Can a lawyer help if the at-fault driver had no insurance?
Yes. Uber and Lyft carry uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage that can apply when you were in the vehicle and another driver caused the crash and cannot pay.
Helpful Local Resources in Los Angeles For Rideshare Accidents
- Los Angeles Superior Court, Stanley Mosk Courthouse
The main civil courthouse where personal injury lawsuits are filed and litigated in Los Angeles County. - Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner
Issues official death certificates and investigates fatalities, which may be needed in wrongful death claims. - California Department of Motor Vehicles (LA Field Office)
Maintains driver records, vehicle registrations, and accident report histories for use in litigation. - Los Angeles Police Department, Traffic Collision Reports
LAPD generates official crash reports that document circumstances, parties, and witnesses at collision scenes. - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Collision Investigation Unit
Handles traffic crash investigations in unincorporated county areas and certain contract cities. - Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Provides access to public records including court filings, vital records, and official documents relevant to legal proceedings. - Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
Operates the county’s public hospitals and trauma centers where injured parties frequently receive emergency care. - Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
A major Level II trauma center in the county system that treats victims of serious motor vehicle collisions. - Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
A prominent academic medical center that provides trauma and rehabilitation services to accident survivors. - Los Angeles Superior Court, Airport Courthouse
A branch courthouse handling civil cases in the western Los Angeles area, including personal injury matters. - California Highway Patrol, Los Angeles Division
Issues collision reports for incidents occurring on state highways and freeways within the region. - Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)
Manages city traffic infrastructure and can provide signal timing and road condition data relevant to crash investigations.
Speak With a Los Angeles Rideshare Accident Lawyer at Crown & Stone Law, P.C.
If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft anywhere in Los Angeles County and nobody will tell you who pays your medical bills, a consultation will give you straight answers about which insurance applies and what your claim is actually worth. You are not signing anything on that call.
At Crown and Stone, you will speak with an attorney, not an intake screener. We offer phone and remote consultations so you do not have to fight traffic while you are recovering, and calls are answered around the clock.
Call us to talk through what happened and what to do next. If your crash involved a private vehicle rather than a rideshare, our Los Angeles car accident lawyer team can help there too.
