Rideshare Accidents

Justice for Families After Fatal Uber & Lyft Collisions

Fatal Accidents Involving Uber or Lyft

Ridesharing has changed how we travel. But when tragedy strikes and someone is killed in a collision involving an Uber, Lyft, or other ride share vehicle, the legal process becomes incredibly complex. Steinfeld Law focuses exclusively on wrongful death cases, including fatal accidents involving ride share drivers, passengers, or third parties.

Whether your loved one was a passenger in a ride share vehicle, a pedestrian struck by one, or the driver of another car hit by a rideshare driver... you may have a valid wrongful death claim.

Who Can Be Held Responsible?

Fatal rideshare accidents often involve overlapping liability. Depending on the facts, responsibility may fall on:

  • The rideshare driver
  • The rideshare company (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
  • Another negligent driver
  • A third party (government agency, product defect, roadway hazard)

We investigate every angle. We dig deep into trip records, app data, insurance policies, and employment relationships to determine who was at fault... and who is financially responsible.

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Common Rideshare Fatalities

Common cause of rideshare accidents include:

  • Pedestrians struck by distracted or speeding rideshare drivers
  • Collisions caused by unsafe or fatigued rideshare drivers
  • Rear-end collisions when drivers stop abruptly to pick up or drop off passengers
  • Inadequate safety measures or background checks on drivers

What Compensation May Be Available?

In wrongful death rideshare cases, surviving family members may be entitled to the following forms of compensation. We will walk you through each category to ensure nothing is overlooked.

  • Loss of love, comfort, companionship, and affection
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Loss of future financial support
  • Loss of household services
  • Vehicle damage or other economic losses

Insurance in Rideshare Accidents

Uber and Lyft provide layered insurance coverage, which changes depending on the driver’s status at the time of the crash:

  • App Off: Driver's personal insurance applies.
  • App On, No Passenger: Limited ride share liability insurance applies.
  • En Route / Passenger Onboard: $1 million in liability coverage typically applies.

Identifying which coverage applies and holding the right party accountable requires experienced legal analysis. That’s where we come in.

Why Choose Steinfeld Law?

At Steinfeld Law, wrongful death law is all we do. With over 35 years of experience and a 98% success rate, we are California’s statewide law firm devoted exclusively to fatal accidents.

  • We don’t chase injury claims.
  • We don’t delegate your file to case managers or paralegals.
  • We fight for families... and only families who have lost someone they love.

From the moment we’re retained, we begin preserving evidence, identifying all liable parties, and protecting your rights.

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Call the Wrongful Death Law Pros

If your loved one died in a rideshare crash, contact us. We’ll answer your questions, evaluate the claim, and help you decide what comes next, without pressure and without cost. Let us be your Champions for Justice.

Call (424) LAW-PROS for a free consultation.