With Uber and Lyft now a daily part of transportation in Orange County, accidents involving rideshare drivers are becoming more common. Unfortunately, these crashes often raise unique insurance and liability questions that can complicate your recovery. Whether you were a passenger in a rideshare, hit by an Uber or Lyft driver, or injured in a hit-and-run involving a rideshare vehicle, you need an attorney who understands the complexities of these cases.
At Traut Firm, our rideshare accident lawyers have been representing injury victims since 1978. With decades of trial-tested experience and a record of success against powerful insurers, we know how to hold negligent drivers and corporations accountable.
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Rideshare accidents require experience and resources that not every law firm can offer. At Traut Firm, your case will be handled by James R. Traut, a Certified Civil Trial Specialist and nationally recognized trial lawyer, together with his daughter, attorney Taylor Traut. As a family-founded firm, we take pride in providing personal attention while bringing the strength of over four decades of proven results. Ranked Tier 1 Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers in Orange County, we work with leading accident reconstruction experts, medical professionals, and financial analysts to pursue the full compensation our clients deserve.
Uber and Lyft cases can be complex because liability depends on the driver’s status at the time of the accident. At Traut Firm, we:
Insurance applies differently depending on whether the driver was logged into the app or transporting a passenger:
If you’re hurt while riding in an Uber or Lyft, the company’s $1 million insurance policy usually applies. Passenger trip details (driver name, car, license plate, route) are recorded in the app, which helps establish liability.
If you’re hit by an Uber/Lyft driver, liability depends on the driver’s status:
Rideshare accidents are becoming more common, but you don’t have to navigate the aftermath alone. At Traut Firm, we’ve been representing accident victims in Orange County and understand the unique challenges of Uber and Lyft cases.
Get medical help – your health comes first.
Document the scene – photos of vehicles, injuries, and surroundings.
Get witness information – names, phone numbers, and statements.
Report the accident to Uber/Lyft – through their app.
File a police report – especially if injuries occurred.
Speak with a rideshare accident lawyer – to protect your rights before dealing with insurers.
At Traut Firm, we pursue the full value of your claim, including:
If you’ve been injured in an accident, harmed by unsafe property conditions, or wronged by a negligent attorney, don’t wait to protect your rights. Evidence disappears quickly, and strict time limits apply to every case.
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