Delaware Uber and Lyft Accident Attorney

• Have you been injured while riding in a rideshare such as Uber or Lyft?
• Have you been injured by a DoorDash or Uber Eats driver?

You may be feeling hurt or angry at the driver or party that injured you. It is extremely important to choose your attorney wisely. Attorney Jason Antoine strives to use the latest technology, persuasion techniques and trial advocacy techniques to obtain the highest settlement or verdict possible in your Uber or Lyft accident case. If you are seriously injured in a rideshare vehicle, the payoff could be big and the stakes high due to the $1,000,000 Uber or Lyft insurance policy.

With the prevalence of rideshares becoming mainstream, rideshare accidents are becoming more common. The most common causes of rideshare accidents are:

• Distracted driving
• Exhaustion
• Unsafe driving to increase the number of fares during a shift
• The negligence of another driver that hit the Uber or Lyft car

If you were injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft, your claim could be against:

• The driver of the Uber or Lyft
• Another negligent driver that caused the accident
• Uber or Lyft directly for negligent hiring or retention
• Uber or Lyft as the principal for the agent driver^[1]

1. Check on others. Ask others involved if they are ok. Help those in need.
2. Call 9-1-1
3. Seek Medical Attention Ride in the ambulance or go to the hospital if necessary.
4. Document the Accident. Take pictures of the accident scene, injuries, and license plate numbers. Obtain witness information like
5. Report the Accident to Uber or Lyft on the App.
6. Call an accident attorney Jason R. Antoine Attorney can be reached at (302) 482-4802

If the Uber or Lyft driver was negligent Delaware requires Uber and Lyft rideshare vehicles to have $1,000,000 in bodily injury insurance coverage when carrying passengers. This means injured rideshare passengers can recover up to $1,000,000 for

• Pain and suffering
• Past present and future lost wages
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement
• Past, present, and future medical treatment

However, the amount of insurance coverage available to you as a rideshare injury victim depends on the driver’s status.

1. The driver accepts the ride and is en-route to pick up passenger[s]. $1,000,000 in liability coverage of Uber or Lyft will apply.
2. The driver is logged in and waiting to be matched with a rider. Delaware requires rideshare drivers to carry $50,000 in bodily injury coverage per person, $100,000 bodily injury per incident and $100,000 in uninsured and underinsured motorist. The driver’s insurance policy with a rideshare endorsement will pay. If the driver’s policy excludes this type of coverage, Uber or Lyft will cover the claim for $50,000 in bodily injury per person and $100,000 per incident.
3. If the rideshare driver is not logged on or “off duty” their personal car insurance limits will apply.

If you were seriously injured in a rideshare accident, prior to going after the $1,000,000 in Uber or Lyft insurance coverage, per Delaware law, you must collect the driver’s personal policy first. In other words, the rideshare driver’s coverage is the primary, the Uber or Lyft policy is secondary. In Delaware, Uber or Lyft must disclose the app data for the 12 hours before and after the accident.

If another motorist on the road was negligent and caused your injuries, they would be the responsible party. The rideshare driver and Uber and rideshare company will also have underinsured or uninsured motorist if the other driver does not have enough coverage to cover your losses.

Rideshare accidents can be complicated and it is best to hire a skilled attorney to assist. If you hire Jason R. Antoine Attorney, the following are some of the steps we may take to preserve your claim for damages and investigate your rideshare case:

1. Work to obtain transportation network company data, including GPS data for the time before, after and during the collision
2. Draft anti-spoliation letters to preserve crucial evidence
3. Collect and analyze data from smartphones, apps, and other relevant sources
4. Extract key information and metadata to build a strong case

Contact our office today at (302) 482-4802 to set up a free zoom or phone consultation with Attorney Jason Antoine. There is no fee unless we recover. We represent rideshare accident victims in all three Delaware counties: Kent, Sussex, and New Castle. If you prefer an in-person consultation we are conveniently located on Kirkwood Highway across from the VA hospital.

^[1] Uber and Lyft will frequently argue that the driver is an independent contractor and thus, will disclaim and vicarious liability.