Dallas Rideshare Accident Attorney

You order an Uber or Lyft expecting to arrive safely at your destination. When a crash happens instead, you can find yourself dealing with the consequences of decisions made by a driver you trusted to get you there safely.

For others, the circumstances are different. You may have been driving, walking, or cycling in Dallas when an Uber or Lyft driver caused the collision that injured you. Either way, you had no reason to expect that a trip across the city would end with medical treatment, time away from work, and questions about what happens next.

Rideshare accidents also bring Uber or Lyft into a claim that might otherwise involve only the drivers in the crash. Determining what the rideshare driver was doing at the time, preserving information from the app, and establishing who caused the collision are all part of building the case.

Freese & Goss represents people injured in rideshare crashes throughout Dallas. A Dallas rideshare accident lawyer from our firm will investigate what happened and build your case around the full effect the crash has had on your health, income, and daily life.

With more than 77 years of combined personal injury experience and over $1 billion recovered for clients, our attorneys have the resources and trial experience to take on large companies and insurance carriers.

Call (214) 761-6623 or fill out our online form for a free case review.

“Rideshare passengers put their safety in someone else’s hands. When an Uber or Lyft ride ends in a serious crash, the injured passenger can be left trying to figure out who is responsible and where to turn. We step in, investigate what happened, and make sure our client has someone fighting for them.”

– Yvette Diaz | Attorney, Freese & Goss

Why Are Uber and Lyft Accident Claims More Complicated in Dallas?

A rideshare accident can involve several sources of evidence and more than one company or driver. The Uber or Lyft driver may have caused the crash, another motorist may be responsible, or the actions of multiple drivers may have contributed.

Rideshare drivers also use their personal vehicles while providing paid transportation through an app. Trip records can establish whether a driver had accepted a passenger, while app data can provide information about the driver’s activity around the time of the collision.

The driver’s app status also affects the insurance requirements under Texas law. Coverage differs depending on whether the driver was waiting for a ride request or had already accepted one.

Our attorneys can request rideshare records, obtain crash evidence, review police reports and available video, interview witnesses, and examine the actions of each driver involved.

Who Can File an Uber or Lyft Accident Claim in Dallas?

Rideshare accident claims are not limited to Uber and Lyft passengers. People who may be entitled to compensation include:

• Uber and Lyft passengers injured during a ride
• Drivers and passengers in other vehicles involved in a collision with a rideshare driver
• Pedestrians struck by an Uber or Lyft driver
• Bicyclists and motorcyclists injured in a rideshare crash
• Rideshare drivers injured by another motorist
• Family members pursuing a wrongful death claim after a fatal collision

Passengers generally have no control over either vehicle involved in the crash. When drivers disagree about fault, a Dallas rideshare accident attorney can investigate the collision and determine whose negligence caused the passenger’s injuries.

What Causes Uber and Lyft Accidents in Dallas?

Rideshare drivers rely on their phones for directions, passenger information, ride requests, and pickup locations while navigating Dallas traffic. That creates risks specific to app-based driving alongside other dangerous driving behaviors.

Common causes include:

• App distraction: Checking directions, passenger messages, or ride information can pull a driver’s attention from traffic.
• Unsafe pickups and drop-offs: Sudden stops, last-minute lane changes, and pulling away from the curb without checking traffic can cause collisions.
• Speeding and aggressive driving: Following too closely, running lights, and unsafe lane changes put passengers and other road users at risk.
• Driver fatigue: Long hours and late-night driving can affect reaction time and judgment.
• Failure to yield: Intersections, highway entrances, left turns, and curbside pickups require close attention to surrounding traffic.
• Another driver’s negligence: The Uber or Lyft driver may be hit by a motorist who is speeding, impaired, distracted, or violating traffic laws.

A Dallas Uber and Lyft accident lawyer can examine the actions of everyone involved when responsibility for the collision is disputed.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Dallas Rideshare Accident?

Responsibility for a rideshare crash depends on who caused it. In some cases, one driver is clearly at fault. Other collisions involve mistakes by more than one driver.

Potentially responsible parties can include:

• The Uber or Lyft driver: A rideshare driver may be responsible for distracted driving, speeding, following too closely, making an unsafe turn, or another negligent action.
• Another motorist: A passenger can be injured when another driver runs a red light, drives impaired, texts behind the wheel, or crashes into the rideshare vehicle.
• Multiple drivers: Texas allows responsibility to be divided when the actions of more than one person contribute to a collision.
• A vehicle or parts manufacturer: Defective brakes, tires, steering components, or other vehicle parts may contribute to a crash or worsen the resulting injuries.

Texas uses a modified comparative fault rule. An injured person who is 50% or less responsible can still recover damages, although compensation is reduced by that person’s percentage of responsibility. Someone found more than 50% responsible cannot recover damages.

How Does Uber and Lyft Insurance Work After a Dallas Accident?

Texas requires rideshare drivers to carry coverage based on their status in the app.

When a driver is logged in and waiting for a ride request, required liability coverage includes at least:

• $50,000 for bodily injury or death per person
• $100,000 for bodily injury or death per accident
• $25,000 for property damage

Once a driver accepts a ride, Texas requires at least $1 million in liability coverage per incident. This period includes the drive to pick up the passenger and the passenger’s trip.

For someone with substantial injuries, establishing the driver’s status can affect the coverage available for the claim. A Dallas ridesharing accident lawyer can request the necessary records and determine which policies apply.

What Injuries Are Common in Dallas Rideshare Accidents?

The force of an Uber or Lyft collision can cause injuries requiring surgery, rehabilitation, extended medical care, or permanent changes in mobility and independence.

Common injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
• Spinal cord injuries
• Herniated discs and other neck or back injuries
• Broken bones
• Internal injuries
• Knee and shoulder injuries
• Facial injuries and scarring
• Nerve damage
• Amputation and permanent impairment

Some injuries can also affect a person’s ability to return to work or resume previous responsibilities. Brain injuries may interfere with memory and concentration, while spinal injuries can restrict movement or make physically demanding work difficult or impossible.

Hurt in a Dallas Rideshare Crash? Let Us Handle the Legal Work.

Medical appointments, missed work, calls from insurance representatives, and uncertainty about your recovery can demand a great deal of your attention after an Uber or Lyft accident.

Freese & Goss has recovered more than $1 billion for clients and brings decades of personal injury experience to cases involving significant injuries. We can investigate the collision, preserve evidence, and pursue compensation for the losses caused by the crash.

Contact us at (214) 761-6623 for a free case review.

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Dallas Rideshare Accident?

A rideshare accident claim can seek compensation for the financial and personal losses caused by your injuries, including:

• Medical treatment and hospitalization
• Surgery and rehabilitation
• Future medical care
• Lost wages
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Physical pain
• Mental anguish
• Physical impairment
• Disfigurement
• Property damage

Future losses can become a significant part of cases involving permanent injuries. Medical, vocational, or economic experts may be needed to evaluate future treatment costs or the effect an injury will have on someone’s ability to earn a living.

What Should You Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident in Dallas?

Your Uber or Lyft app contains information about the ride that may become useful to your claim. A few rideshare-specific steps can help preserve that information:

1. Screenshot your ride details. Save the driver’s name and photo, vehicle, license plate, route, trip time, pickup and destination, and receipt.
2. Save your communications. Keep in-app messages, texts, emails, and any claim or reference number provided by Uber or Lyft.
3. Get information from the other drivers. Your rideshare driver may not be responsible for the crash. Get names, license plates, and insurance information when your condition allows.
4. Report the collision. Report the crash to police when appropriate and through the Uber or Lyft app.
5. Check for cameras. Businesses, parking garages, apartments, or other properties near the collision may have recorded what happened.
6. Get medical care. Seek treatment for new or worsening pain, headaches, dizziness, numbness, weakness, or other symptoms.
7. Review a settlement carefully. An early offer may arrive before you know whether you will need surgery, additional treatment, or more time away from work.

Save your medical records, bills, missed-work documentation, and other accident-related expenses as your treatment continues.

How Long Do You Have to File a Rideshare Accident Lawsuit in Dallas?

Texas generally gives an injured person two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Wrongful death claims are also generally subject to a two-year limitations period, although exceptions can change the deadline.

Video near the crash may be recorded over, witnesses can become harder to locate, and Uber or Lyft may possess trip and driver records that help establish what happened. Contacting a Dallas rideshare accident lawyer early gives your attorney more time to identify and request relevant evidence.

How Can a Dallas Rideshare Accident Attorney Help?

Freese & Goss can:

• Investigate each driver involved in the collision
• Request Uber or Lyft trip and app records
• Obtain police reports, video, photographs, and witness statements
• Document your medical treatment and lost earnings
• Evaluate future medical and financial losses
• Work with experts when needed
• Handle negotiations with the companies involved
• Prepare the case for trial when necessary

Why Choose Freese & Goss After a Dallas Rideshare Accident?

Freese & Goss is a nationally recognized trial firm with over 77 years of combined personal injury experience and more than $1 billion recovered for clients.

We prepare cases for the possibility of trial from the beginning and give clients direct access to the team handling their claim. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, so there is no upfront attorney fee.

Talk to a Dallas Uber and Lyft Accident Attorney

Injuries from an Uber or Lyft crash can affect your work, independence, family responsibilities, and plans for the future. You may be entitled to compensation for the medical expenses, lost income, pain, physical limitations, and other losses caused by the collision.

Freese & Goss represents injured people throughout Dallas and has the resources to pursue claims involving rideshare companies, insurance carriers, and negligent drivers.

Call (214) 761-6623 or message us online for a free case review.

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