Avon Rideshare Accident Lawyer

Serving Injured Rideshare Passengers & Third-Party Victims in Connecticut

Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services have changed the way we get around. They’ve also added a new layer of complexity to the insurance claims process. If you were involved in a rideshare accident in Avon, you may be wondering who is liable for your losses and how you can recover the compensation you are owed.

If you were a rideshare passenger, a driver or passenger in another vehicle, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian, you may be entitled to financial recovery. At RisCassi & Davis, P.C., our Avon rideshare accident attorneys can help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of filing a claim. We have been serving the injured and the wronged in Connecticut since 1955 and have secured some of the largest personal injury settlements in state history. Our team is prepared to fight for you.

Find out how we can help you with your Avon rideshare accident claim; call our office at (860) 245-2412 or contact us online for a free and confidential consultation.

Who Is Liable for Damages in a Rideshare Accident?

The answer to this question depends on a few different factors. Generally speaking, if you were a rideshare passenger at the time of the accident, you should be covered under the rideshare company’s insurance policy. If you were a driver or passenger in another vehicle, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian, you will likely need to file a claim under the at-fault driver’s personal auto insurance policy.

Here’s how liability typically works in rideshare accident cases:

• When the Rideshare Driver Is at Fault: If the rideshare driver is at fault for the accident, you will likely need to file a claim with the rideshare company’s insurance carrier. Uber, for example, maintains a $1 million insurance policy that covers rideshare drivers who are at fault for accidents. This policy is in effect from the moment the driver accepts the ride to the moment the ride is completed. Lyft has a similar policy, but the coverage limits are slightly lower.
• When Another Driver Is at Fault: If another driver is to blame for the accident, you will likely need to file a claim with that driver’s auto insurance company. If the driver does not have enough coverage or is uninsured, you may be able to file a claim under the rideshare company’s uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) policy. Both Uber and Lyft have $1 million UM/UIM policies that cover passengers and drivers in the event of a collision with an at-fault, uninsured, or underinsured motorist.

It’s important to note that, in Connecticut, you may be entitled to file a claim under the rideshare company's auto insurance policy for damages if:

• The Uber or Lyft driver was currently logged into the app and available to accept rides when the crash happened
• The Uber or Lyft driver had accepted a ride and was currently en route to pick up the passenger

If you were injured in a rideshare accident, our Avon rideshare accident lawyers can help you understand your options. We can investigate the circumstances of the accident, gather evidence of liability, and help you pursue a fair settlement from the appropriate insurance company. If the insurer refuses to extend a fair settlement offer, we are prepared to take your case to trial.