Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyers in Alpharetta

The two-year deadline for Georgia rideshare claims

Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. In a rideshare case, however, the most important evidence is digital and held by the rideshare company. We move quickly to secure app data, GPS logs, and trip timestamps that prove the driver's status at the moment of the crash, which is the key to unlocking higher insurance limits.

Which insurance policy actually pays for your injuries?

The coverage available depends on the driver's status at the time of the impact. If the driver was on an active trip with a passenger, a $1 million commercial policy typically applies. If the driver was logged into the app but waiting for a request, a lower "contingent" policy is in effect. If the app was off, the driver's personal insurance is responsible. We subpoena the rideshare company's records to establish the driver's true status so you are not stuck with an inadequate settlement.

How Georgia's 50 percent bar applies to rideshare crashes

Georgia's modified comparative negligence rule (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33) still applies, but as a rideshare passenger, you are almost never at fault for a collision. The dispute is usually between the rideshare driver and another motorist. We ensure that these parties' insurers do not use your status as a passenger to delay your payment while they fight over who was more responsible for the wreck.

Serving passengers and drivers across North Fulton

Our Alpharetta team represents clients injured in rideshare accidents throughout Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, and Roswell. We understand the specific insurance requirements for TNC (Transportation Network Company) drivers in Georgia and have the experience to hold these billion-dollar companies accountable when their drivers cause harm.

Reports, medical care, and filing your claim

A rideshare crash is investigated like any other collision by the Alpharetta Police Department or Georgia State Patrol, but the insurance claim is far more complex. We assist you in gathering medical records from facilities like Wellstar North Fulton and file suit in the State or Superior Courts of Fulton County when commercial insurers refuse to offer a fair settlement.

Speak with a Alpharetta uber & lyft accident attorney

Do not let a rideshare company's complex insurance structure prevent you from getting the compensation you need. Call (404) 383-6204 for a free evaluation of your case. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.

Common questions

What if I was hit by an Uber or Lyft driver while I was in my own car?

The same rules of app-status and insurance coverage apply. We will investigate whether the driver was on the clock to determine if the rideshare company's $1 million commercial policy is available to cover your damages. We handle claims for both rideshare passengers and other motorists hit by rideshare drivers.

Can I still recover if my Uber driver was at fault?

Yes. As a passenger, you have a right to a safe trip. If your driver's negligence caused the crash, the rideshare company's commercial insurance policy is there to compensate you for your injuries. We handle the entire claim against the rideshare insurer so you can focus on healing.

How do you prove the driver was using the app at the time?

We issue a formal legal demand to Uber or Lyft for the "log-on" and "log-off" data associated with the driver's account, along with the GPS coordinates of the vehicle during the trip. This data is the only objective way to prove which insurance policy was active at the moment of impact.