San Francisco Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyers

Uber and Lyft have become a major part of getting around San Francisco, carrying passengers through downtown, SoMa, the Mission, North Beach, and other busy parts of the city every day. Their drivers share crowded streets with Muni buses, cyclists, pedestrians, taxis, and other vehicles, creating plenty of opportunities for crashes. A pickup on Market Street, a sudden stop near a busy intersection, or a lane change on Van Ness Avenue or US 101 can leave a passenger injured and raise questions about who is responsible.

For 50 years, The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker has fought for people hurt in car accidents, and we bring that same determination and tenacity to Uber and Lyft accident victims, too.

• 50 Years of Standing Up for the Injured: For five decades, our firm has been there when people are hurt on California roads, and the fight for compensation begins. Our client testimonials show how we fight for the people who trust us with their cases.
• $2.2 Billion+ Recovered: We have recovered more than $2.2 billion for clients across our injury practice. Our case results include car crashes and serious injury claims, including those with insurance disputes that often arise after an Uber or Lyft crash.
• 100,000+ Accident Victims Helped: We’ve stood up for more than 100,000 victims, fighting for people facing injuries ranging from broken bones to traumatic brain injuries.
• Contingency Fee Basis: You should be able to focus on your recovery while we focus on the fight. Contingency fee arrangements are available, meaning attorney fees depend on the outcome of your case and are not paid upfront.

After an Uber or Lyft crash, the insurance fight can get complicated. You may be dealing with the rideshare company’s insurer, another driver’s insurer, questions about who caused the crash, and medical bills that keep coming. You need someone ready to step into the fight, challenge the other side, and keep pushing for the compensation your injuries warrant. 

Contact the Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today for a free consultation with our San Francisco Uber or Lyft accident lawyers. We’re available 24/7, and We’ll Fight For You!®

How to Protect Yourself After an Uber or Lyft Crash in San Francisco

As an Uber or Lyft passenger, you may have no idea who caused the collision, which insurance company should cover your injuries, or what your driver was doing when the crash happened. Protect yourself from the start, whether the crash happened during a pickup, drop-off, or an ongoing ride through SoMa, the Mission, or downtown.

• Get medical care. Don’t minimize your symptoms. Call 911 if you’re hurt, and get checked out after the crash even if you felt fine when you first got out of the Uber or Lyft. Tell the provider you were a rideshare passenger, and keep your treatment records.
• Document the trip. Don’t lose evidence. Save everything in the Uber or Lyft app while the trip information is still easy to access. Take screenshots showing the driver’s name, vehicle, trip route, pickup and drop-off locations, and trip receipt. If it’s safe, photograph the crash scene, vehicles involved, and your injuries.
• Report the crash. Don’t speculate about fault. Report the incident through the Uber or Lyft app as soon as possible, especially if you were injured or the driver’s conduct caused concern during the trip. If you called 911, the San Francisco Police Department may respond to the scene to create a police report. If the collision happened on US 101, I-280, or another state highway, the California Highway Patrol might come. Tell them what you saw and experienced, but don’t guess which driver was at fault.
• Get legal guidance. Don’t deal with insurance alone. Contact a San Francisco Uber or Lyft accident attorney before giving a statement or accepting a settlement. Rideshare claims can involve different insurance policies depending on who caused the crash and what the driver was doing. A lawyer can help identify the right coverage and fight for your claim.

What You’re Up Against After a Rideshare Crash in San Francisco

After an Uber or Lyft crash in San Francisco, the facts can stack up against you before you know where to turn. The police investigate, medical bills arrive, and insurance companies start looking at the crash from their own side. Then, the fight over fault begins. One insurer may point to the Uber or Lyft driver, the rideshare company may point to another driver, and each side may have its own reasons for saying someone else should pay.

First comes the immediate aftermath. The San Francisco Police Department investigates crashes on city streets such as Market Street, Mission Street, Van Ness Avenue, and around SoMa, while the California Highway Patrol handles crashes on US 101, I-280, I-80, and other freeways and highways. You may also be dealing with medical treatment at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center while bills begin piling up. 

Then, the insurance fight starts. Was the Uber or Lyft driver responsible? Did another driver cause the crash? Which insurer should cover your injuries? When the insurance companies start pointing fingers, you can end up caught in the middle while everyone else tries to avoid responsibility. Our San Francisco Uber and Lyft accident lawyers can step in, sort through the competing claims, and fight to protect your right to compensation.

Common Causes of Rideshare Accidents in San Francisco

Rideshare crashes in San Francisco can happen when drivers focus on the app, search for a pickup, stop in traffic, or navigate streets packed with other vehicles. On roads like Market Street, Mission Street, Van Ness Avenue, and Lombard Street, one distracted move can put a passenger directly in the path of a serious collision. 

• Looking at the Uber or Lyft app: Drivers may look at the app for trip details or pickup locations instead of keeping their eyes on the road. A driver searching for a passenger near downtown or SoMa may suddenly change lanes or miss a traffic signal. California Vehicle Code § 23123.5 prohibits drivers from holding and using a phone while driving.
• Unsafe pickups and drop-offs: A rideshare driver may stop in a travel lane or make a quick move toward the curb while trying to reach a passenger. This creates congestion and hazards for other road users.
• Sudden stops and unexpected turns: Rideshare drivers constantly respond to passenger requests, change destinations, and search for addresses. A sudden stop can leave the driver behind with little time to react.
• Speeding: Drivers moving too fast can have less time to react when traffic suddenly slows or if a pedestrian enters the street.
• Failure to yield or running a red light: San Francisco’s Vision Zero data shows that failure to yield and running red lights or stop signs are among the factors contributing to severe and fatal crashes across the city.
• Poor visibility and difficult street conditions: San Francisco’s hills, tight streets, and crowded intersections can make it harder to see what is coming. That said, drivers still have a duty to watch the road and adjust to its conditions.

When a rideshare driver makes a bad decision, you should not have to fight the insurance companies to prove what happened. Our San Francisco rideshare accident lawyers can step in, take the pressure head-on, and fight to protect your claim.

Common Injuries That Can Follow an Uber or Lyft Crash

An Uber or Lyft crash can leave a passenger with anything from painful soft-tissue injuries to serious brain, spinal cord, or internal injuries. A hard stop on Market Street or a high-speed collision on US 101 can throw a passenger against the seat, door, or other parts of the vehicle.

• Whiplash and neck injuries: A sudden stop or rear-end collision can snap the head and neck forward and back. Even a crash that does not appear severe can leave an Uber or Lyft passenger with neck pain, stiffness, or headaches.
• Spinal cord injuries: The force of a collision can push a passenger into the seat or twist the spine. Injuries can range from strains and herniated discs to more serious spinal damage that affects movement.
• Traumatic brain injuries: A passenger can strike their head against a window, door, headrest, or another part of the vehicle during a crash, leading to concussions and other, more traumatic brain injuries.
• Broken bones: A side-impact crash, rollover, or sudden collision can leave passengers with fractures to the arms, legs, ribs, wrists, or other bones. A passenger trying to brace against the impact can also suffer serious injuries to the hands or shoulders.
• Internal injuries: The force of a crash can damage organs or cause internal bleeding even when there is little visible bruising.
• Facial and dental injuries: A passenger’s face can hit the seat, dashboard, window, or other objects in a collision. Cuts, facial fractures, and knocked-out teeth can follow a sudden impact.

Some injuries heal in weeks. Others can follow you for years, affecting your work and everyday life. Our San Francisco Uber or Lyft accident lawyers can fight to ensure the full impact of those injuries isn’t pushed aside.

Can You Pursue an Injury Claim After a Rideshare Accident in San Francisco?

Yes. If you were injured as an Uber or Lyft passenger in San Francisco, there may be several ways to pursue compensation. The path depends on who caused the crash, what insurance coverage applies, and whether the insurance company makes a fair offer.

If the Uber or Lyft driver caused the crash, you may pursue a bodily injury claim based on the driver’s fault. When you are a passenger during a covered trip, Uber and Lyft maintain substantial liability insurance of up to $1 million for injuries caused by their drivers. So, if your Uber or Lyft crashes into another vehicle on Market Street or Van Ness Avenue, the applicable rideshare coverage becomes part of your claim.

If another driver caused the crash, you may pursue that driver’s insurance instead. Depending on the circumstances, Uber’s or Lyft’s uninsured motorist insurance may also come into play when the at-fault driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage.

And if the insurance company doesn’t offer a fair amount, you may take the fight to court. A lawsuit may be filed against the responsible party to pursue compensation for the injuries and losses caused by the crash. Our San Francisco Uber and Lyft accident lawyers can help you understand which path fits your situation and stand up when the other side starts pushing back.

What Insurance Applies After a San Francisco Uber or Lyft Accident?

Uber and Lyft drivers have rideshare insurance, but the coverage available can change depending on where the driver was in the trip when the crash happened. California’s Public Utilities Commission sets out three coverage periods for rideshare drivers, while Public Utilities Code § 5433 sets minimum insurance requirements. A crash on Market Street, Van Ness Avenue, in SoMa, or on US 101 can therefore involve different coverage depending on whether the driver was waiting for a request, heading to pick you up, or carrying you as a passenger.

1. Period 1: App On, Waiting for a Ride Request: When an Uber or Lyft driver is logged into the app but has not accepted a ride request, California requires at least $50,000 for death and personal injury per person, $100,000 for death and personal injury per incident, and $30,000 for property damage.
2. Period 2: Ride Accepted, Heading to Pick You Up: Once the driver accepts a ride and is heading to the pickup location, California requires at least $1 million in primary commercial insurance for death, personal injury, and property damage.
3. Period 3: Passenger in the Vehicle: Once you get into the Uber or Lyft, California requires at least $1 million in primary commercial insurance for the trip. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for passengers is also required, with the current statutory amount at $60,000 per person and $300,000 per incident.

Knowing which coverage period applies matters after a rideshare crash because the available insurance depends on what the driver was doing at the exact moment of the collision. When the coverage gets complicated, our San Francisco rideshare accident attorneys are ready to take on the insurance companies and fight for the compensation that may be available to you.

Expert Legal Tip from Our Attorneys

Take screenshots of your Uber or Lyft trip information as soon as you can after a crash. Save the driver’s data, vehicle and license plate, route, trip time, and receipt. Uber’s trip records can include pickup and drop-off locations, while Lyft’s ride history includes a map of the trip.

Those screenshots can help show what stage of the rideshare trip you were in when the crash happened, which can matter when determining what insurance coverage applies. Whether your crash happened while an Uber or Lyft was picking you up near Market Street, carrying you through SoMa, or heading along US 101, preserve the trip record. Uber and Lyft both retain trip information, but having your own copy puts important details in your hands.

Who Has to Answer for Your Rideshare Injury in San Francisco?

The person or entity responsible for causing the crash may be held liable for your injuries, even when rideshare insurance is already involved. Under California Civil Code § 1714, a person can be responsible for an injury caused by their lack of ordinary care. Possible liable parties include:

• The Uber or Lyft driver: If the rideshare driver was speeding, distracted by the app, or failed to yield, the driver may be one of the parties responsible for your injuries.
• Another driver: A driver who runs a red light at a San Francisco intersection, sideswipes the rideshare vehicle, or rear-ends it may be responsible.
• An employer: If the other driver was working for an employer and caused the crash while acting within the scope of that employment, California Civil Code § 2338 can make the employer responsible for the employee’s wrongful acts.
• A vehicle manufacturer or repair company: A defective car part or negligent repair could contribute to a crash, like a brake failure or other mechanical problem.
• A public entity: A dangerous condition involving a local street or other public property can sometimes create a claim against a public entity, such as the City and County of San Francisco or Caltrans.
• Multiple responsible parties: A rideshare crash does not always come down to one person. A distracted Uber driver, another speeding motorist, and a dangerous roadway condition could all play a role in the same collision.

The insurance policy may be part of the fight, but it doesn’t answer who caused your injuries. Our San Francisco Uber and Lyft accident lawyers can look beyond the insurance claim and fight to hold the responsible parties accountable, too.

What Damages Can You Fight to Recover After an Uber or Lyft Crash?

When an Uber or Lyft crash turns your life upside down, you have the right to fight for compensation for your losses. California law allows injured people to seek compensation for financial losses and for the ways an injury can affect their lives, including medical care, lost income, pain, and other harm. California Civil Code §§ 3281–3294 cover different forms of damages, including but not limited to:

• Medical expenses: You may be able to seek the cost of emergency treatment, hospital care, doctor visits, medication, physical therapy, and other treatment needed.
• Lost wages: If your injuries keep you from working after an Uber or Lyft crash, you may be able to seek compensation for income you lost while recovering.
• Loss of earning capacity: Compensation may account for the impact a rideshare injury has on your future ability to earn a living.
• Pain and suffering: Pain, physical discomfort, and the day-to-day burden of recovering from injuries can also be part of a claim.
• Emotional distress: A serious collision can leave a passenger dealing with fear, anxiety, emotional trauma, or other distress after the crash.
• Disfigurement and disability: Serious crashes can leave permanent scars, physical limitations, or disabilities. When an injury changes how you look or what you can do, those lasting effects can be part of the damages you pursue.
• Punitive damages: These damages come into play when the conduct goes far beyond an ordinary mistake, such as a driver racing through downtown San Francisco at dangerous speeds while knowingly ignoring obvious risks to other road users. California Civil Code § 3294 allows punitive damages in cases involving malice, oppression, or fraud, when the required evidence is proven.
• Wrongful death: When an Uber or Lyft crash takes a life, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim under California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60 for losses resulting from the death.

Our San Francisco rideshare accident attorneys can fight to make sure the full cost of your injuries and the life you have been forced to put on hold are not overlooked.

How Long Do You Have to Take Action After a Rideshare Injury in California?

Filing an insurance claim with Uber or Lyft is not the same as filing a lawsuit against the person or entity that caused the crash. You can spend months dealing with rideshare insurance companies and questions over which policy applies, but California’s Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Do not let a long insurance battle make you think the legal deadline has moved with it.

A government claim can come with an even shorter fuse. If a dangerous pothole or roadway defect on a San Francisco street such as Market Street contributed to the crash, the City and County of San Francisco could be responsible; if a roadway condition on US 101 or I-280 is at issue, you may need to consider Caltrans. Under California’s Government Claims Act, a personal injury claim against these public entities must be presented within six months.

Pitfall Alert: Don’t wait for Uber or Lyft to finish negotiating before filing a lawsuit

After a crash on Market Street ot US 101 while riding an Uber or Lyft, it can feel like the insurance process is the whole battle. You may spend months answering questions, sending medical records, and waiting for Uber’s or Lyft’s insurer to make an offer, only to lose sight of the deadline for filing a lawsuit against the party that actually caused the car crash.

Getting compensation from a rideshare insurer can help with the financial damage, but the insurance check isn’t the only fight. You may also need to take legal action to hold the person or parties responsible for the crash accountable and pursue the compensation the law may allow.

How a San Francisco Rideshare Lawyer Can Fight for Your Rights

When you are hurt in an Uber or Lyft, you should not have to take on multiple insurance companies and a complicated rideshare claim by yourself. Our San Francisco rideshare accident lawyers can take over the legal fight, investigate what happened, deal with the insurers, protect your deadlines, and build the case around your injuries and losses. That can mean digging into the rideshare trip records, medical records, and what happened on the road, whether the collision occurred during a pickup on Market Street, a crash through SoMa, or a high-speed collision on US 101.

We can also take the fight beyond the insurance claim when the situation calls for it. If the insurance company will not offer fair compensation, we can take the battle to the Superior Court of San Francisco and fight for what your losses warrant. You have enough pain to deal with after a rideshare crash. Let us stand in your corner, take on the other side, and fight for your rights.

Opponent Playbook: How We Challenge Unfair Insurers

Insurance companies know a rideshare crash can leave you stuck between multiple policies. They may argue that another driver caused the crash, downplay injuries that were not obvious at the scene, or push for a quick settlement that doesn’t accurately reflect your injuries and losses. After a collision on Market Street, through SoMa, or on US 101, you should not let the insurers control the story or pressure you into taking less than your claim may be worth.

When insurers give you a hard time, our San Francisco Uber or Lyft accident lawyers can:

• Sort out which insurance coverage applies: We’ll determine which rideshare coverage and other insurance policies may apply based on what the Uber or Lyft driver was doing when the crash happened.
• Push back on blame-shifting: If the rideshare company’s insurer points to another driver, we’ll challenge competing claims and build the case around the evidence.
• Challenge attempts to minimize your injuries: We can use medical records and treatment history to push back when an insurer tries to make your injuries seem minor.
• Fight quick settlement pressure: We’ll handle settlement demands and insurer communications while you focus on treatment, and we won’t settle for an offer that doesn’t reflect your full claim.
• Take the fight to court: If the insurer doesn’t make a fair offer, we can take the case to the Superior Court of San Francisco and fight for the compensation the law allows.

The Fight Ahead: How the Rideshare Injury Claim Process Works

The fight starts with finding out exactly what happened and which insurance coverage applies. Our San Francisco Uber or Lyft accident lawyers can investigate the crash, gather the rideshare trip records, photos, witness accounts, and crash reports from the San Francisco Police Department, then notify the insurers and rideshare companies involved. From there, one of two paths can follow.

Path One: Rideshare and Other Insurance Respond and Pay Fairly

A rideshare crash can involve more than one insurance company. If the Uber or Lyft driver’s coverage and another driver’s insurance both apply, we can deal with the insurers, negotiate on your behalf, and work toward a fair settlement that accounts for your injuries and losses.

Path Two: They Refuse to Offer a Fair Settlement

If the insurance companies refuse to make a fair offer, the fight can move to court. We may file a lawsuit, enter discovery, gather testimony and additional evidence, and prepare your case for trial if the insurers still will not resolve the claim fairly.

The goal at every stage is to fight for the full and fair compensation for your injuries. The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker can take that fight all the way to the Superior Court of San Francisco when the case requires it.

Attorney Insight: Why Disputed Fault Demands a Stronger Fight

When an Uber or Lyft crash involves disputed fault, the insurance battle can become a fight over coverage, too. The rideshare insurer may argue that its driver did not cause the collision and point to the other driver instead, while the other driver’s insurer may argue that the Uber or Lyft driver caused the crash. Suddenly, you’re caught between two insurers, each trying to shift responsibility.

Public Utilities Code § 5433 requires primary TNC insurance of at least $1 million for death, personal injury, and property damage once a driver accepts a ride request. It also requires uninsured motorist coverage for passengers during the ride. That means who caused the crash can affect which coverage pays for your injuries and how the claim moves forward.

Legal Complexities When There’s Disputed Fault Between Drivers

• Competing versions of the crash: The Uber or Lyft driver and the other driver may each give the insurer a different account of what happened on the road.
• Insurance companies shifting blame: The rideshare insurer may point to the other driver while the other driver’s insurer points back at Uber or Lyft, leaving you caught between competing coverage positions.
• Comparative fault between drivers: If evidence shows that more than one driver contributed to the collision, each driver’s percentage of fault affects how much they pay in your personal injury claim.
• Rideshare coverage and trip status: The driver’s exact status in the Uber or Lyft app when the crash happened can affect which TNC coverage applies.
• Conflicting evidence: Traffic-camera footage, crash reports, and witness statements may tell different stories about a collision on Van Ness Avenue, Mission Street, or I-280.

Our San Francisco Uber and Lyft accident lawyers can preserve the rideshare trip data and crash evidence, coordinate with medical and accident-reconstruction experts to connect your injuries to the collision, and prepare to take the fight to the Superior Court of San Francisco if the insurers keep shifting blame.

How to Choose a Lawyer Who’s Ready to Stand Up for You

After an Uber or Lyft crash, you need a lawyer who is ready to take on the insurance companies, untangle the competing stories, and fight for you when the other side pushes back. Look for a team with rideshare experience, a proven record, deep knowledge of San Francisco, and the willingness to take your case all the way to court when the fight demands it.

Experience Fighting Cases Like Yours

Rideshare crashes can involve passenger injuries, disputed fault, multiple drivers, and more than one insurance policy, so experience with these cases matters so a lawyer knows their way around. For 50 years, the Law Offices of Larry H. Parker has fought for people hurt in California car crashes, including the serious injuries that can result when a rideshare passenger is thrown against a seat, door, or window, and then caught in between multiple insurance policies.

A Record That Earns Respect

A strong record matters when you are facing insurers that have every reason to challenge the value of your rideshare claim. Our lawyers have recovered more than $2.2 billion in verdicts and settlements and has stood up for more than 100,000 accident victims, giving our team experience fighting for people whose lives have been disrupted by crashes like the Uber or Lyft crash that left you injured.

A Deep Understanding of San Francisco

Local knowledge matters when the details of a rideshare crash can turn on where the driver was, what the road looked like, and which agency investigated. Our team understands the streets and traffic patterns where San Francisco rideshare crashes happen, from a pickup near Market Street and downtown to a collision through SoMa. We also know the difference between a San Francisco Police Department investigation on city streets and a California Highway Patrol investigation on highways such as US 101, I-80, and I-280.

Trial-Ready When the Fight Must Go Further

You want a lawyer who is prepared for more than a settlement call when an insurer refuses to treat your injuries and claim fairly. Our team can take the fight beyond negotiations, build the evidence needed to prove what happened between the rideshare driver and other motorists, and prepare to fight your case in the Superior Court of San Francisco when the battle leads there.

Client Testimonials

A rideshare crash can leave you fighting battles you never expected, from insurance disputes to mounting medical bills. Our client reviews can tell you how we showed up, stood our ground, and fought alongside them when they needed someone in their corner.

“I was recently involved in a car accident and called Larry H. Parker. They took care of me every single step of the way and made sure that I was fairly taken care of. They always kept me informed and were consistent with everything they told me. The process was faster than expected. Great friendly service every single time I communicated with them. They are my go-to’s going forward. I also make sure to tell everyone I know about them. These types of issues usually give me so much stress, but to my surprise, I didn’t stress about this case one bit. Thank you Larry H Parker!!!”

– L. Mena, Google Review

Disclaimer: Testimonials are voluntary statements from former clients. They are not intended to create expectations about outcomes and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of results.

Results That Show What We Bring to the Legal Battle

The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker has recovered more than $2.2 billion in verdicts and settlements for people injured in crashes, including the kinds of road accidents that can leave rideshare passengers facing serious injuries and difficult insurance battles. The results below show the fight we have brought to cases involving people hurt on California roads.

• $1.5 Million – Automobile Accident
• $1.375 Million – Automobile Accident
• $15 Million – Jury Verdict for Defective Seatbelt Design
• $10.6 Million – Jury Verdict for Negligent Freeway Maintenance

Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; results are based on the specific facts of past cases.

Areas Served

We fight for rideshare passengers across San Francisco, from busy downtown streets to neighborhood roads throughout the city, including in:

• Mission District
• SoMa (South of Market)
• Financial District
• Union Square
• North Beach
• Chinatown
• Fisherman’s Wharf
• Nob Hill
• Russian Hill
• Pacific Heights
• Marina District
• Haight-Ashbury
• Castro District
• Hayes Valley
• Japantown

We don’t stop fighting at the San Francisco city line. The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker also stands up for people injured in rideshare and road accidents across California, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange County, Ontario, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, Bakersfield, and Fresno.

Local Resources

Hospitals and Emergency Rooms

• Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center – 1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
• UCSF Health Hyde Hospital – 900 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
• UCSF Medical Center – 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
• UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital – 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
• CPMC Emergency, Van Ness Campus – 1260 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
• CPMC Emergency, Davies Campus – 601 Duboce Ave N. Tower Level A, San Francisco, CA 94117

Urgent Care Centers

• Carbon Health Urgent & Primary Care San Francisco – Irving Street – 2131 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
• Carbon Health Urgent & Primary Care San Francisco – Castro – 1998 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
• Carbon Health Urgent & Primary Care San Francisco – Stonestown Galleria – 3251 20th Ave Ste 320, San Francisco, CA 94132
• UCSF Health-GoHealth Urgent Care (Multiple Locations)
  • 2288 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94114
  • 2395 Lombard St., San Francisco, CA 94123
  • 170 Columbus Ave., Suite 110, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • 199 W. Portal Ave., San Francisco, CA 94127
  • 930 Cole St., Suite 102, San Francisco, CA 94117
  • 2895 Diamond St., San Francisco, CA 94131
• Sutter Urgent Care – 55 2nd St., Ground Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
• ZSFG – Adult Urgent Care Center – 1001 Potrero Ave Bldg 5, First Floor 1E, San Francisco, CA 94110

Local Courthouses

• San Francisco Superior Courthouse – Civic Center Courthouse – 400 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
• Hall of Justice – 850 Bryant St., San Francisco, CA 94103
• Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse – 450 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a rideshare accident claim worth in San Francisco?

There is no set dollar amount for a rideshare accident claim. What you can recover depends on your medical bills, lost income, and the lasting impact of your injuries. Under Public Utilities Code § 5433, a TNC must carry at least $1 million in liability coverage during the passenger period, while California Civil Code § 3281 allows recovery for losses caused by another’s wrongful act on the road. Our lawyers can fight to identify every available source of compensation and pursue the coverage you may be entitled to from each party.

What screenshots are important after an Uber or Lyft accident?

Save anything that can help us show exactly what happened during your rideshare trip. Screenshot the driver’s name, vehicle and license plate, pickup and drop-off locations, route, trip time, and receipt. Those details can help establish the driver’s trip status and the coverage that may apply under CPUC’s TNC insurance requirements.

What if the Uber or Lyft driver and the other driver blame each other?

When both drivers point fingers, you don’t have to accept either side’s story. Evidence can show who really caused the crash and whether both drivers share responsibility. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means each driver can be responsible for paying their share of your damages based on their percentage of fault.

Can I still make a claim if I didn’t go to the hospital right after the crash?

Yes. You can still make a claim even if you did not go to the hospital immediately after an Uber or Lyft crash. Some injuries, including whiplash and traumatic brain injuries, may not be obvious right away, but an insurer may question a delay in treatment. Getting evaluated at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center or another medical provider and keeping your records can help document your injuries and connect them to the crash.

Do I need to file an SR-1 Report to the DMV after a rideshare crash?

No. If you were riding in the Uber or Lyft as a passenger, filing an SR-1 is generally the driver’s responsibility, not yours. Under California Vehicle Code § 16000, drivers involved in a qualifying crash must report it to the DMV when someone is injured or killed, or property damage exceeds $1,000. You don’t need to take on that filing duty simply because you were hurt as a passenger.

Fight Back After Your San Francisco Rideshare Accident

A rideshare crash can leave you caught between drivers, rideshare companies, and insurance adjusters while you focus on getting better. Let us take that fight off your shoulders and stand up for your side of the story. Contact the Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today for a free consultation with our San Francisco Uber and Lyft accident lawyers, available 24/7. We’ll Fight For You!®

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