Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are everywhere from beach hotels along Ocean Boulevard to shopping centers along U.S. 501. But when a rideshare trip ends in a crash, getting compensation can quickly become complicated.
If you were injured in a rideshare accident in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, or anywhere in Horry County, Ted Law Firm can help. We know how to navigate these complex claims, and we fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Who Can File a Rideshare Accident Claim?
Rideshare accident cases aren’t just for passengers. We represent:
- Passengers injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft
- Drivers hit by a rideshare vehicle
- Rideshare drivers injured due to another driver’s negligence
- Pedestrians and cyclists struck by rideshare drivers
If a rideshare vehicle was involved in your crash, we’ll find out who’s responsible, and make sure the correct insurance coverage is used.
How Rideshare Insurance Coverage Works
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft provide layered insurance policies, but coverage depends on what the driver was doing when the crash happened.
Coverage periods:
- App off: Only the driver’s personal insurance applies.
- App on, waiting for a ride: Limited coverage (usually $50,000 per person / $100,000 per accident for injuries).
- En route to a passenger or carrying a rider: Up to $1 million in liability coverage.
We investigate every detail to ensure the correct insurance carrier is held accountable.
Common Injuries in Rideshare Accidents
Rideshare crashes can cause injuries that range from minor to catastrophic.
We handle claims involving:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Broken bones and fractures
- Internal bleeding and organ injuries
- Neck and back injuries (whiplash, herniated discs)
- Emotional trauma and PTSD
- Fatal injuries (wrongful death claims)
We work with your doctors and medical experts to document the full extent of your injuries and losses.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If you were hurt because of a rideshare crash, you may be able to recover:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or anxiety
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial costs (in fatal crash cases)
We calculate the full value of your damages not just what the rideshare company’s insurer wants to pay.
Why Rideshare Accident Cases Are More Complicated
- Multiple insurance policies could apply
- Rideshare companies deny responsibility, claiming their drivers are independent contractors
- Strict reporting deadlines can affect your case
At Ted Law Firm, we handle all communication with Uber, Lyft, and their insurers so you don’t have to deal with delays, denials, or lowball offers.
Talk to a Myrtle Beach Rideshare Accident Lawyer Today
If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft crash, don’t try to handle it alone. Let us deal with the insurance companies while you focus on healing. We proudly serve clients across all of South Carolina and Georgia including Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta. No matter where you are in either state, we’re here to help. And remember: you don’t pay a dime unless we win your case. There’s no risk just experienced support from a team you can trust. You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.
