If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, you may be eligible for compensation—even if you weren’t the driver. We help rideshare passengers, drivers, and pedestrians navigate complex insurance claims and get the recovery they deserve.
Injured in an Uber or Lyft? We Know What to Do.
Rideshare accidents raise tough questions: Who’s liable? Which insurance policy applies? At Parrish Law Firm, we understand the confusing structure behind Uber and Lyft claims—and we help injured clients cut through the red tape. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, or a pedestrian, you have rights. And we’re here to protect them.
Where Rideshare Accidents Happen in Atlanta
With thousands of rideshare trips every day, accidents are common—especially in high-traffic areas where pickups and drop-offs occur:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic South Uber Zone)
- Ponce City Market and Midtown nightlife zones
- Georgia State and Georgia Tech campuses
- Lenox Mall and Buckhead business district
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena event areas
We’re familiar with these hot zones and how rideshare congestion contributes to collisions and pedestrian incidents.
Common Rideshare Accident Scenarios We Handle
Rideshare claims are complex. Our firm handles cases involving:
- Uber/Lyft drivers hitting another vehicle or pedestrian
- Passengers injured in crashes caused by their rideshare driver
- Collisions between two rideshare drivers
- Accidents during pickup or drop-off
- Uninsured or underinsured rideshare drivers
- Rideshare assaults or negligence-related injuries
We examine app data, trip timing, insurance tiers, and third-party fault to build strong cases.
How Rideshare Insurance Works in Georgia
Uber and Lyft provide coverage—but it depends on the driver’s status at the time of the crash:
| Driver Status | Insurance Coverage |
|---|---|
| App Off | Driver’s personal insurance applies |
| App On, No Passenger | Up to $50k/person and $100k/accident (limited) |
| Passenger Onboard / En Route | $1 million liability coverage |
Even when coverage exists, these companies fight hard to limit payouts. We know how to push back.
What to Do After a Rideshare Crash
If you’ve been in an Uber or Lyft accident in Atlanta:
- Call 911 and seek medical attention
- Report the crash in the rideshare app
- Gather screenshots, trip logs, and witness info
- Avoid speaking with insurance adjusters without legal advice
- Contact an attorney as soon as possible
Every hour counts when preserving evidence.
Let’s talk about your case before time runs out.
FAQs: Rideshare Accidents in Atlanta
Can I sue Uber or Lyft directly?
Usually no. They classify drivers as independent contractors. However, their commercial insurance policy may cover your damages if the trip was active.
What if I was another driver hit by a rideshare vehicle?
You may still be eligible for coverage through the rideshare company depending on the driver’s status at the time.
Do passengers always qualify for compensation?
If the rideshare driver was at fault—or if another vehicle caused the crash—you may qualify through the applicable insurance policy.