If you were hurt in an Uber or by an Uber driver, you may be dealing with medical bills, an adjuster who won’t return your calls, and a giant corporation that insists the injury isn’t their problem.
We handle Uber injury claims for passengers, other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists all over California. We know how to pull the trip data, figure out which insurance policy applies, and push back when the insurer tries to lowball a serious injury. You pay no legal fees unless we win, and if you can’t travel, we’ll come to you.
How Uber Claims Differ from Other Injury Claims
Uber is the largest rideshare company in California. In the second quarter of 2026 alone, it reported more than 48 million rides in the state, about 64% of all the rides reported by California’s rideshare companies (California PERB). A car accident claim usually involves one driver and one insurance policy. An Uber claim often involves more than one policy. For example, the driver’s personal auto insurance and, depending on the situation, coverage carried by Uber itself. Which one pays depends on what the Uber driver was doing when the crash happened, such as waiting for a ride request, heading to a pickup, or driving a passenger.
Uber’s coverage is more limited in some of those situations than in others, so the answer can change what’s available to you. Figuring out which situation applied, and getting Uber to acknowledge it, is often the first fight in an Uber case. Uber classifies its drivers as independent contractors under California’s Proposition 22 and may argue that it isn’t responsible for a driver’s negligence.
You don’t need to work any of this out yourself. Your attorney will work to identify every applicable insurance policy. For more on how rideshare insurance works, see our Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) Accident Injuries page.
Who We Represent
- Passengers hurt while riding in an Uber, whether the Uber driver or another driver caused the crash
- People in other vehicles who were hit by an Uber driver
- Pedestrians, cyclists, scooter riders, and motorcyclists struck by an Uber driver
- People hurt during pickups and drop-offs, such as when an Uber driver double-parks, stops in a travel lane, picks up in a bike lane, or opens a car door into traffic
- Families who have lost a loved one
If your situation isn’t listed here, but an Uber was involved, contact us to talk about your case.
Uber Accident Injuries That Do Not Involve a Collision
Not every injury involving an Uber comes from a collision. Assaults and other intentional acts by an Uber driver may create liability that is separate from a standard negligence claim. If that’s what happened to you, contact us for a free consultation.
Before You Talk to an Insurer
Adjusters may contact you quickly, hoping to settle before the full extent of your injuries is known. If you haven’t heard from one yet, don’t give a recorded statement or accept an offer until you’ve talked to us. If you already have, don’t assume it’s too late. Call us for a free consultation to discuss your case.
The other side may also try to blame you for the crash. Even if you’re found to be partly at fault, California’s “pure comparative fault” rule still allows you to recover compensation. Your award is reduced by your share of fault, but you aren’t barred from recovering.
Injuries and Compensation for Uber Accident Injuries in California
Common serious injuries in Uber crashes include herniated discs and other spine injuries, traumatic brain injuries, fractures, shoulder tears, and chronic pain.
Depending on your case, we work to recover compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses, including surgery and therapy
- Income you’ve lost and earning capacity you may lose
- Pain and suffering and emotional distress
- Vehicle and other property damage
- Wrongful death damages for families
Contact Our CA Uber Accident Injury Attorneys Today
California’s general deadline for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident, though some claims have different deadlines. If you were hurt by an Uber driver anywhere in California, whether as a passenger, another motorist, a pedestrian, or a cyclist, don’t wait to get help.
With offices in Beverly Hills, San Francisco, Sacramento, Folsom, and Yuba City, we can help you regardless of where you’re located in California. Contact Injury Attorneys by Amin Law today to get started.