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We'll review your rideshare or delivery app accident case at no cost to you, including answering questions about which insurance policies apply, your rights under Washington law, and the best course of action to pursue maximum compensation.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
We'll review the details of your rideshare accident and explain your legal options at no cost. Whether you were a passenger in an Uber, hit by a Lyft driver, or crashed while DoorDashing, we'll tell you what your case is worth and which insurance policies cover your injuries.
We'll gather all necessary evidence, including medical records, witness statements, police reports, app data, trip records, and the driver's insurance and employment status. Rideshare cases involve multiple overlapping insurance policies. We identify every source of coverage available to you.
Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash carry commercial insurance policies of up to $1 million during active trips and deliveries. Insurance companies still try to minimize payouts. We negotiate aggressively and know when to push back. If a fair settlement isn't reached, we take your case to trial.
Medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering. We pursue every dollar you're owed so you can focus on recovery.
If You're Injured and Not At-Fault, Your Settlement Is Waiting. Get Compensated For Medical Bills, Time Off Work, & More.
Yes. If you were a passenger during an active Uber or Lyft ride, the company's commercial insurance provides at least $1 million in combined single limit liability coverage. This includes bodily injury, property damage, and uninsured/underinsured motorist protection. In Washington, rideshare companies must also provide PIP coverage to passengers during active trips. This coverage applies regardless of who caused the accident. You can pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
If an Uber or Lyft driver hit you while they had a passenger or were en route to a pickup (Periods 2 and 3), the company's $1 million commercial policy covers your injuries and property damage. If the driver was logged into the app but waiting for a request (Period 1), coverage drops to lower limits: $50,000 per person for bodily injury, $100,000 per incident, and $25,000 for property damage. If the driver was completely offline, only their personal auto insurance applies. Determining which period the driver was in at the moment of the crash is critical and often requires obtaining app data and trip records.
DoorDash provides third-party liability coverage of up to $1 million during active deliveries (from order acceptance through drop-off). However, DoorDash's coverage is generally excess, meaning it pays only after the driver's personal insurance. When a Dasher is logged in but hasn't accepted an order, coverage may be limited or nonexistent. Many DoorDash drivers carry only standard personal auto insurance, which typically excludes commercial delivery use, creating potential coverage gaps. An experienced rideshare accident lawyer can investigate which policies apply and pursue all available coverage.
Yes. If you were injured while driving for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, or another app, you may have claims against the at-fault driver's insurance, the rideshare company's commercial policy, and potentially your own PIP and UM/UIM coverage. Washington follows pure comparative negligence (RCW 4.22.005), so even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. The key is determining which insurance policies were active at the time of the crash based on your app status.
Rideshare cases are more complex due to multiple overlapping insurance policies that shift based on the driver's app status. Key differences: the driver's personal auto insurance may deny the claim because of a commercial-use exclusion; rideshare company coverage varies by period (offline, waiting, en route, active trip); determining liability requires analyzing app data, trip records, and GPS logs; and the driver's classification as an independent contractor can create disputes about who is responsible. Washington's pure comparative negligence rule (RCW 4.22.005) still applies, and there is no cap on noneconomic damages (Sofie v. Fibreboard Corp., 1989).
Three years from the date of the accident (RCW 4.16.080). If a government entity was involved, you must file a tort claim first and wait 60 days (RCW 4.96.020). Acting quickly matters because app data, trip records, GPS logs, and dash cam footage may be overwritten or deleted if not preserved early. An evidence-preservation letter sent promptly to the rideshare company can ensure critical records are retained.
Our rideshare accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and owe no fees unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict, typically 33% to 40%. No hourly charges, retainers, or hidden costs.
Yes. Senft Legal handles accident claims involving all rideshare and delivery platforms in Washington, including Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, Grubhub, and others. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, a pedestrian, or a cyclist injured by a rideshare or delivery driver, we can help.
Senft Legal helps rideshare accident victims throughout Washington state, including Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Everett, Bellevue, Vancouver, and communities across the state. Whether your accident happened on I-5, I-90, I-405, or a local road, our team can review your claim and help you pursue maximum compensation.
