Rideshare Liability

Articles in this category explain who may be legally responsible when an accident involves a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, including drivers, passengers, other motorists, and the rideshare company. Topics include insurance coverage and policy limits, independent contractor vs. employee issues, liability during “app on” vs. “trip in progress” periods, and how to pursue injury or property-damage claims.

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If You Were Hit by an Uber Driver, Here’s the $1 Million Coverage You May Not Know About

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

If an Uber driver hits you, you may be covered by up to $1 million in Uber’s third‑party liability insurance, depending on the driver’s status in the app. Coverage varies by whether the driver was offline, waiting for a ride request, or actively transporting a passenger, and other policies may also apply. This article explains […]