If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, you’re not alone and you’re not powerless. Rideshare collisions can be more complex than standard car accidents, especially when multiple insurance policies and corporate liability are involved. At Macaluso Law, LLC, we help injury victims across Louisiana, including Metairie, navigate these complicated claims and fight for the compensation they deserve.
Whether you were a rideshare passenger, a pedestrian, or a driver hit by an Uber or Lyft vehicle, we’re here to protect your rights. If you’re looking for a trusted rideshare accident lawyer in Louisiana, we’re ready to stand by your side.
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.
You may have a valid claim if you were:
A passenger in an Uber or Lyft vehicle
A driver or pedestrian hit by a rideshare vehicle
A rideshare driver injured due to another driver’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.
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If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident in Metairie, you don’t have to deal with the legal and insurance stress alone. At Macaluso Law, LLC, we’ve helped rideshare passengers, drivers, and pedestrians across Jefferson Parish fight for the compensation they deserve. Rideshare claims can be complicated, but we know how to handle the details from app data and insurance layers to proving fault. Whether the driver was at fault or you were hit by a rideshare vehicle, we’ll guide you every step of the way and work aggressively to protect your rights. Let us take the burden off your shoulders and fight for your recovery.
These accidents can cause a wide range of injuries many of which require ongoing treatment or time off work. 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 pursue. Even seemingly small injuries can turn serious later and insurance companies will often pressure you to settle before you know the full impact.
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 just what the insurance adjuster wants to offer.
If you were hurt in an Uber or Lyft accident in Metairie, you don’t have to deal with the legal and insurance stress alone. At Macaluso Law, LLC, we’ve helped rideshare passengers, drivers, and pedestrians across Jefferson Parish fight for the compensation they deserve. Rideshare claims can be complicated, but we know how to handle the details from app data and insurance layers to proving fault.
Whether the driver was at fault or you were hit by a rideshare vehicle, we’ll guide you every step of the way and work aggressively to protect your rights. Let us take the burden off your shoulders and fight for your recovery.