Why McFarlane Law for Rideshare Accidents
Insurance Coverage Expertise: We navigate complex rideshare insurance coverage periods and pursue the appropriate claims.
Rideshare Company Liability: We pursue claims against Uber and Lyft for negligent hiring, retention, and training.
Aggressive Representation: We don’t defer to rideshare companies’ insurance defenses. We litigate aggressively to hold companies accountable.
No Fee Unless You Win: We work on contingency basis.
Contact McFarlane Law After a Rideshare Accident
If you’ve been injured in an Uber or Lyft accident in Round Rock or Central Texas, contact McFarlane Law immediately. We’ll navigate insurance coverage and pursue full recovery. Your future is our fight.
McFarlane Law – Your Future. Our Fight.
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Third-Party Accidents
When rideshare drivers cause accidents with third parties (other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists), the third party can pursue claims against the driver and rideshare company. We represent injured third parties in these cases.
Why McFarlane Law for Rideshare Accidents
Insurance Coverage Expertise: We navigate complex rideshare insurance coverage periods and pursue the appropriate claims.
Rideshare Company Liability: We pursue claims against Uber and Lyft for negligent hiring, retention, and training.
Aggressive Representation: We don’t defer to rideshare companies’ insurance defenses. We litigate aggressively to hold companies accountable.
No Fee Unless You Win: We work on contingency basis.
Contact McFarlane Law After a Rideshare Accident
If you’ve been injured in an Uber or Lyft accident in Round Rock or Central Texas, contact McFarlane Law immediately. We’ll navigate insurance coverage and pursue full recovery. Your future is our fight.
McFarlane Law – Your Future. Our Fight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays for my injuries in a Round Rock rideshare accident?
It depends on the driver’s status at the time of the accident. If the app was off: only the driver’s personal auto insurance applies ($30K–$65K minimum). If the app was on but no ride accepted: Uber/Lyft provide contingent $50K/$100K/$25K coverage. If a ride was accepted or in progress: Uber/Lyft’s $1 million commercial liability policy applies. Determining which phase applies is often disputed—McFarlane Law obtains trip logs, app data, and GPS records to establish the exact coverage phase and fight for maximum available compensation.
Can I sue Uber or Lyft directly if their driver injured me?
Uber and Lyft classify drivers as independent contractors, which they use to shield the company from direct vicarious liability. However, lawsuits against Uber/Lyft directly may succeed when: the company was negligent in screening the driver (background check failures), the company’s app design contributed to distraction, or evidence shows the driver was acting as an employee despite the contractor classification. Even if direct suit against the company fails, the $1 million commercial liability policy available during active trips provides substantial coverage.
What if I was a passenger in the rideshare when the accident happened?
Rideshare passengers injured during an accepted trip are covered by Uber/Lyft’s $1 million commercial liability policy—the most favorable coverage scenario. As a passenger, you bear no comparative fault for the collision. You can file a claim against Uber/Lyft’s insurer for all your injuries and damages. If another driver caused the accident while you were a rideshare passenger, that driver’s liability insurance is the primary coverage, with Uber/Lyft’s policy as secondary. McFarlane Law identifies and pursues all available coverage sources.
What should I do immediately after being injured in a Round Rock rideshare accident?
Screenshot your Uber or Lyft app immediately—capture the trip details, driver name, vehicle information, and trip status. This is critical evidence that disappears if the trip closes. Call 911. Get medical evaluation. Photograph all vehicles and your injuries. Get witness contact information. Report the accident through the Uber or Lyft app. Do not accept any settlement from Uber/Lyft’s insurance without consulting McFarlane Law—initial offers are invariably inadequate. Contact us for a free consultation before making any statements to any insurer.
Passenger Injuries
Rideshare passengers have limited ability to brace for impact, often sitting in back seats. Accidents cause serious injuries requiring substantial compensation.
Third-Party Accidents
When rideshare drivers cause accidents with third parties (other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists), the third party can pursue claims against the driver and rideshare company. We represent injured third parties in these cases.