Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are popular in Athens, especially for students, visitors, and locals looking for a safe ride home. But when a rideshare vehicle is involved in an accident whether as a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian the legal issues get complicated fast.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent rideshare accident victims across Athens, Clarke County, and the surrounding areas. We help clients understand who’s responsible, navigate multiple insurance policies, and fight for full compensation. You focus on recovery, we’ll handle the rest.
Who Can File a Rideshare Accident Claim?
You don’t have to be an Uber or Lyft passenger to have a valid case. We represent:
- Rideshare passengers injured in a crash
- Drivers or passengers in another car hit by a rideshare vehicle
- Pedestrians or cyclists struck by an Uber or Lyft
- Rideshare drivers injured by another driver
Each case is different depending on who was at fault and whether the rideshare app was active at the time of the crash. We investigate thoroughly to determine your legal rights and the applicable insurance coverage.
Understanding Uber and Lyft Insurance Coverage
Uber and Lyft provide liability coverage for their drivers, but how much coverage applies depends on the driver’s app status:
- App off – The driver’s personal insurance applies
- App on, waiting for a ride – Limited coverage ($50,000 per person / $100,000 per accident)
- En route to pick up or transporting a rider – Up to $1 million in commercial coverage
We identify which policy is active and hold the correct parties accountable.
Common Injuries in Rideshare Accidents
Rideshare crashes happen in busy areas of Athens like Broad Street, Milledge Avenue, and near downtown nightlife spots. Whether it’s a distracted driver or a reckless intersection turn, the consequences can be serious.
We represent clients who’ve suffered:
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Neck and back injuries, including whiplash
- Broken bones and joint damage
- Internal injuries or bleeding
- Emotional distress, anxiety, or PTSD
- Fatal injuries resulting in wrongful death
We work with your doctors and care providers to document your treatment and long-term needs.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence in a rideshare accident, you may be entitled to:
- Medical expenses (ER visits, therapy, follow-up care)
- Lost wages and reduced earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Mental health care for emotional trauma
- Property damage (including car repairs if you were a driver)
- Funeral expenses in fatal crashes
We handle the paperwork, negotiations, and insurance disputes so you can focus on healing.
How We Help Injury Victims
At Ted Law Firm, we know rideshare claims involve confusing rules, multiple insurers, and tight reporting timelines. We take care of everything and protect your rights from the start.
We will:
- Investigate the crash and identify all liable parties
- Determine which Uber/Lyft policy applies
- File claims with the appropriate insurers
- Work with medical experts to calculate full damages
- Negotiate a fair settlement, or go to trial if needed
We’re here to make the legal process clear, manageable, and effective.
Don’t Wait to File Time Limits Apply
In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. But Uber and Lyft policies have strict reporting requirements, and missing them can weaken your claim.
Call us early so we can preserve your case and protect your rights from day one.
Talk to an Athens Rideshare Accident Lawyer Today
If you were injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft in Athens, we’re ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. Call Ted Law Firm today for a free consultation. We represent rideshare victims in Athens, Winterville, Watkinsville, and throughout Northeast Georgia. You don’t pay a dime unless we win. No risk. No hassle. Just experienced support when you need it most.
You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.
