If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, you are not alone — and you are not powerless. Rideshare collisions can be more complex than standard car accidents because multiple insurance policies and corporate rules may apply. From our Harahan office, Macaluso Law, LLC represents injury victims across the New Orleans area, including Metairie and Jefferson Parish.
Whether you were a rideshare passenger, a pedestrian, or a driver hit by an Uber or Lyft vehicle, we are ready to protect your rights and pursue full compensation. No fees unless we win.
Rideshare accidents involve unique legal and insurance questions. Unlike regular drivers, Uber and Lyft drivers are considered independent contractors, and the company’s liability often depends on what phase of the ride the driver was in when the crash happened.
Here’s what that means for your case:
If the rideshare app was off, only the driver’s personal insurance may apply.
If the driver was waiting for a ride request, Uber/Lyft may provide limited coverage.
If a ride was in progress, Uber/Lyft’s $1 million liability policy may be available.
These distinctions matter and having an experienced attorney is key to making sure the correct insurance company pays what you’re owed.
Rideshare cases move fast. Preserving evidence and identifying the correct insurer early can make a major difference.
You may have a valid claim if you were:
A passenger in a rideshare vehicle (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
A driver or passenger in another vehicle is hit by a rideshare car
A pedestrian or bicyclist struck by a rideshare driver
A rideshare driver was injured due to someone else’s negligence
No matter your role in the crash, we’ll work to uncover who is responsible and pursue all available compensation options, including the rideshare company’s policy, other drivers’ coverage, or even your own uninsured motorist protection.
If your crash involved a passenger vehicle collision, review our car accident lawyer page.
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If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident, you don’t have to deal with the legal and insurance stress alone. From our Harahan office, Macaluso Law, LLC helps rideshare passengers, drivers, and pedestrians across Jefferson Parish and the New Orleans area, including Metairie, pursue compensation after serious crashes.
Rideshare claims can be complicated because app status, layered insurance coverage, and multiple parties may be involved. We handle the details from preserving app and trip data to identifying the correct insurer and proving fault so you can focus on recovery. No fees unless we win.
These accidents can cause a wide range of injuries many of which require ongoing treatment or time off work. From our Harahan office, we help rideshare accident victims across the New Orleans area. We commonly help rideshare accident victims with:
Concussions and head injuries
Broken bones or joint injuries
Whiplash and spinal damage
Internal injuries or bleeding
Soft tissue injuries and nerve damage
Anxiety, trauma, or PTSD
Don’t assume your injury is too minor to matter. Some injuries worsen over time, and insurance companies often push quick settlements before the full impact is clear.
If someone else caused your injuries, you have the right to pursue compensation for:
Emergency room visits, hospital care, and rehab
Ongoing medical expenses
Pain and suffering
Lost wages and loss of future earning ability
Property damage (if applicable)
Emotional distress and loss of quality of life
At Macaluso Law, LLC, we calculate the true cost of your injuries — not what an insurance adjuster wants to offer. No fees unless we win.
It depends on the driver’s status in the app at the time of the crash (app off, waiting for a ride request, or ride in progress). Each phase can trigger different insurance coverage levels. Our job is to identify the correct coverage and pursue the maximum available compensation.
Yes. Passengers are often eligible to pursue compensation, even when fault is unclear at first. Claims may involve the rideshare driver’s policy, another driver’s insurance, and in some cases rideshare coverage depending on the trip status.
Rideshare cases often require app and trip details in addition to the crash report. Save screenshots of your trip, ride receipt, driver info, timestamps, and any in-app messages. Preserving this information early can help prove coverage and liability.
For general Louisiana accident questions (deadlines, uninsured drivers, hit-and-run), visit our full FAQ page.
If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident, you don’t have to deal with the legal and insurance stress alone. From our Harahan office, Macaluso Law, LLC helps rideshare passengers, drivers, and pedestrians across Jefferson Parish and the New Orleans area, including Metairie, pursue compensation after serious crashes.
Rideshare claims can involve multiple layers of insurance and fast-moving deadlines. We handle the details from preserving app and trip data to identifying the correct insurer and proving fault so you can focus on recovery. No fees unless we win.