Uber Accident Lawyers in Orange County

Victims of Uber or Lyft accidents in California are entitled to seek the same types of compensation as any car accident victim – but often the available insurance coverage is much larger (especially if the $1 million policy applies). We will pursue all applicable damages, including:

• Medical Expenses: All past and future medical bills related to your injury. This covers emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor appointments, medication, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medical devices, and any specialized treatment or nursing care you need. Even mileage to and from medical appointments can be included. We ensure that estimated future medical costs (for ongoing treatment or therapy you’ll need) are accounted for in any settlement.

• Lost Income and Earning Capacity: If your injuries caused you to miss work, you can recover your lost wages. For more serious injuries that affect your long-term ability to work or force you to change careers, we will claim compensation for loss of earning capacity – the income you likely would have earned but can’t because of the accident. This can involve economic experts calculating the impact on your lifetime earnings, especially if you have a permanent disability.

• Pain and Suffering: The law recognizes that physical pain, emotional anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life are significant damages from an injury. While there’s no precise dollar for these intangible losses, our attorneys use their experience (and past jury verdicts as guidelines) to assign a fair value. We present evidence of how the injury affected your daily life, hobbies, family time, and mental health to substantiate a pain and suffering claim. Serious injuries that cause ongoing pain or limitations generally merit substantial non-economic damages.

• Property Damage: If your personal vehicle or other property was damaged in the accident (for instance, you were driving your car or you’re an Uber driver whose car was wrecked by another), you can recover the costs of repairs or the cash value of a totaled vehicle. Rideshare insurers typically cover property damage liability as well – e.g., Uber’s $1M policy includes coverage for damage to third-party property. We also seek compensation for any damaged personal items (phone, glasses, etc. in the car) and the cost of a rental car while yours is out of commission.

• Other Out-of-Pocket Costs: Any miscellaneous expenses incurred because of the accident can be compensated. This may include things like home care services (if you need help doing chores during recovery), modifications to your home or vehicle to accommodate a disability, cancelation fees for trips or events you missed, etc. Keep receipts for any such expenses so we can include them.

• Wrongful Death Damages (if applicable): Tragically, some Uber accidents result in fatalities. If you lost a loved one in a rideshare crash, our deepest sympathies go out to you. We can help surviving family members file a wrongful death claim against the responsible parties. Damages in these cases include funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support the deceased would have provided, and loss of companionship and affection. While no amount of money can heal your grief, a wrongful death claim seeks justice and financial security for your family’s future.

Every case is unique. During your consultation, our attorneys will review the circumstances of your accident and give you an idea of which damages may apply and the potential value of your claim. We are committed to pursuing the maximum compensation available under the law, so you have the resources to recover and move forward after a serious Uber accident.