Uber & Lyft Accidents

Wisconsin Uber & Lyft Injury Attorneys

Rideshare injuries present unique legal challenges. When an Uber or Lyft driver causes a crash — or when a passenger is injured by another driver — multiple insurance policies may apply, and both rideshare companies and traditional insurers will try to shift responsibility.

An Uber or Lyft injury may occur in the following scenarios, all of which we are equipped to handle:

Your Uber or Lyft driver causes a crash while you are a passenger in the Uber or Lyft, and you are injured;
Another driver causes a crash while you are a passenger in an Uber or Lyft, and you are injured;
An Uber or Lyft hits you while you are in another vehicle, walking, cycling, motorcycling, or on a scooter; or
Your Uber or Lyft driver assaults, sexually assaults, kidnaps, or traps you.

Rideshare companies have tried to take steps to protect against these injuries. These steps have been defensive, such as designating drivers as independent contractors rather than employees to shield companies from liability. These steps have also served to mitigate, such as installing panic buttons within the rideshare application that immediately alerts the police to the scene in times of crisis. If an Uber or Lyft is stalled in one spot for too long while the ride is ongoing, the application will also send a message to the rider.

There is plenty of authority out there dismissing the defensive maneuvers. There is also plenty of authority finding the mitigating maneuvers insufficient.

Stanford Law Offices is on the frontline of these findings, and we are constantly litigating and fighting for better protections and greater recovery for rideshare passengers and victims.

Attorney Annie Stanford assisted in litigating the very earliest rideshare sexual assault cases that led to implementation of the mitigating features described above, and won.

Attorney Peter Stanford litigated one of the earliest cases challenging "independent contractor" designation, and won.

Stanford Law Offices, S.C. helps rideshare accident victims across Wisconsin cut through the complexity and pursue the full compensation they deserve. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, a pedestrian, or a cyclist struck by a rideshare vehicle, we can help.

We represent clients from our Milwaukee office and Fond du Lac office . Call (414) 276-8269 for a free consultation.

I was a passenger in a ride share vehicle. The driver of the ride share vehicle ran a stop sign. I filed a claim with the ride share company. The ride share company denied my claim because the ride share company claimed the driver was an independent contractor. The ride share company further claimed I had waived my right to sue it. We hired Stanford Law Offices who pursued the claim in Missouri. After a number of years, Stanford Law Offices ultimately prevailed in getting a seven-figure verdict in my favor.

Common Mistakes To Avoid Before and After a Rideshare Injury

After a rideshare accident, the steps you take matter. As Wisconsin Uber and Lyft accidents attorneys, we have seen good people unintentionally hurt their claims. We have summarized several common mistakes that can weaken a claim.

Do not navigate this alone. Insurance companies have teams working to minimize payouts. We have represented injured Wisconsinites since 1989 and can help you understand your rights and pursue fair compensation.

Not learning the app's panic features

Become familiar with the app's "panic" features before you accept an Uber or Lyft ride.

Skipping driver background research

Do your research on driver background checks before you accept an Uber or Lyft ride.

Waiting to hire a lawyer after an injury

If you are injured, hire a lawyer immediately. An immediate letter of preservation to the driver, other involved persons, and the rideshare company can help preserve important data from the vehicle and any electronics inside the vehicle, including cell phones.

Losing eyewitnesses

Gather contact information of all eyewitnesses who come to the scene. Experienced counsel will then interview and obtain statements.

Giving a statement without counsel

Do not give any statements without counsel. Words will be minced and twisted.

Skipping medical care

Do not skip medical care or allow any gaps in your treatment. Your health comes above all else, and it strengthens your case to boot.

Posting about your case on social media

NEVER post about your case or your injuries on social media. Even if you think it will help or make you look serious about your pain, trust us, it will not.

Contact Us About Your Uber & Lyft Accidents Case

If you or a loved one needs help with a uber & lyft accidents matter, contact Stanford Law Offices, S.C. We serve clients across Wisconsin from offices in Milwaukee and Fond du Lac, and handle matters in other jurisdictions when appropriate.

Call (414) 276-8269 — available 24 hours a day.

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