Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft offer convenience—but they don’t always offer safety. If a rideshare driver’s negligence caused your injuries, you may have a complex legal claim on your hands. Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers in Everett is here to help you navigate it.
Legal Help After an Uber or Lyft Accident in Everett
Unlike professional drivers, rideshare operators often lack formal training, and mistakes behind the wheel can have serious consequences. Whether you were a rideshare passenger, another motorist, or a pedestrian, Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers will fight to hold negligent drivers—and rideshare companies—accountable. Our team in Everett has the experience, resources, and local knowledge to pursue full compensation.
When Does Uber or Lyft Insurance Apply?
Insurance coverage in an Everett rideshare accident depends heavily on the driver’s status at the time of the crash:
- Not using the app: Only the driver’s personal auto insurance applies.
- Logged in and waiting for a ride: Uber or Lyft provides limited coverage (up to $50,000 per injured person, $100,000 total per accident).
- Transporting a passenger or en route to pick one up: Full commercial coverage applies, including up to $1 million in liability insurance.
Understanding when and how this coverage applies is critical—and that’s where our Everett rideshare accident attorneys can step in to help.
Who Can Be Injured in a Rideshare Accident?
Rideshare drivers can cause harm to others in a variety of scenarios. You may have a valid claim if you were:
- A passenger in a rideshare vehicle involved in a crash
- The driver or passenger of another vehicle struck by a rideshare car
- A pedestrian or bicyclist hit by an Uber or Lyft driver
Each of these cases involves unique legal questions regarding insurance, fault, and damages.
Who Is Liable—The Driver or the Rideshare Company?
Liability depends on what the rideshare driver was doing at the time of the crash:
- Logged out and off-duty: The driver’s personal auto insurance applies.
- Logged in but not carrying a passenger: Uber or Lyft offers limited liability coverage.
- On a trip or transporting a passenger: Uber or Lyft provides up to $1 million in commercial insurance coverage.
Our team will investigate all angles to determine who is responsible and what coverage applies. In many cases, both the driver and the rideshare company’s insurer may be involved.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If you’ve been injured in a rideshare accident in Everett, you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages:
- Economic damages: Medical bills, emergency care, ongoing treatments, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity
- Non-economic damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement, loss of companionship, and diminished quality of life
Our Everett legal team works with financial and medical experts to calculate the full value of your damages. We leave no detail overlooked.
Why Choose Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers in Everett?
We’re proud to be one of Everett’s most trusted personal injury law firms. With over two decades of experience and more than 15,000 cases handled, Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers brings a combination of strategic litigation skill and personalized client care that sets us apart.
When you work with us, you can expect:
- Direct communication with your case team
- Support with medical billing and treatment coordination
- A collaborative, trial-ready legal strategy
- Access to top experts in accident reconstruction and injury valuation
- No upfront fees—we only get paid if you win
We also hold an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and consistently earn five-star reviews from our clients for dependable, compassionate service.
Call (425) 399-5986 to schedule your free consultation today.
Everett Office
500 SE Everett Mall Way Suite B225,
Everett, WA 98208
