Practice Area
California Rideshare Accident Lawyer
Uber and Lyft crashes involve multiple drivers, multiple policies, and billion-dollar companies. We cut through the layers to find every source of recovery.
40+ Years
Of personal injury experience
Insider
Former insurance defense attorney
Direct
You work with John, not a case manager
$0 Upfront
No fee unless we win
Bilingual
Se habla español
Statewide
Representing clients across California
Rideshare Claims Raise Questions Ordinary Crashes Don’t
Was the driver’s app on? Were they waiting for a request, on the way to a pickup, or carrying a passenger? The answers decide which insurance applies and how much coverage is available.
Rideshare companies and their insurers have teams devoted to limiting these claims. John knows how insurers analyze coverage and liability, and he uses that knowledge to pursue every available dollar for you.
Who We Represent
- Uber and Lyft passengers
- Drivers and passengers in other vehicles
- Pedestrians and cyclists struck by rideshare drivers
- Rideshare drivers injured by other motorists
How Rideshare Insurance Works
Coverage depends on what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash:
- App off: the driver’s personal auto policy generally applies.
- App on, waiting for a request: more limited liability coverage through the rideshare company may apply.
- Ride accepted through drop-off: California requires substantially higher coverage, up to $1 million in liability coverage.
How We Help
- Establish the driver’s app status and trip data at the time of the crash
- Identify every policy that may apply, including your own
- Investigate fault among all drivers involved
- Document your injuries and long-term needs
- Deal directly with corporate insurers and their lawyers
After a Rideshare Crash
- Get medical care and call the police
- Screenshot your ride details and receipt in the app
- Photograph the vehicles, scene, and your injuries
- Get the names and insurance information of all drivers
- Talk to an attorney before giving statements to any insurer
FAQ
Uber & Lyft Accident Questions
Whose insurance pays after an Uber or Lyft crash?
It depends on what the driver was doing. With the app off, the driver’s personal policy generally applies. Once a ride is accepted, California requires much higher coverage through the rideshare company.
I was a passenger. Do I have a claim?
Passengers are rarely at fault and may have claims against the rideshare driver, another driver, or both. We sort out which policies apply.
What should I save after the crash?
Screenshot the trip details and receipt in the app, photograph the scene and your injuries, and get every driver’s name and insurance. Then speak with an attorney before giving statements.
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Speak Directly with John
No fee unless we win. No obligation.
- 40+ years of personal injury experience
- Former insurance defense attorney
- John personally handles your case
- Serving all of California, in English and Spanish
Why The JVB Law Firm
What Sets Our Firm Apart
01
John Handles Your Case
At many firms, your file is passed to a case manager. Here, John personally reviews the evidence, talks with you, and makes the decisions on your case.
02
We Know the Other Side
John spent years defending insurance companies. He knows how adjusters value claims and the tactics they use to pay less, and he plans for them from day one.
03
Bilingual, No Upfront Cost
We serve clients in English and Spanish across California. You pay nothing upfront, and there is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
John’s Advantage
Insider Experience Most Law Firms Can’t Match
For decades, John defended insurance companies. Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for the people they tried to underpay.
Most injury lawyers know how to file a claim. John knows how insurance companies try to defeat one. With 40+ years of experience and rare insurance-defense insight, John understands how insurers evaluate injuries, minimize losses, and pressure victims before they know the true value of their case.
For catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, that insight can make the difference between a quick low offer and a fight for full, fair compensation. And at The JVB Law Firm, John personally handles your case.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
“I have not found a firm in California where the ATTORNEY HIMSELF handles your case, and that’s what initially drew me to work with him… Thank you John for always having my back.”
Luis Reina
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★★★★★
“I am forever grateful!!! My daughter was a victim of a hit and run. John helped her efficiently and effectively. If you’re looking for a great firm this is it!! Thank you!!”
Yadira Campos
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★★★★★
“Having worked with numerous personal injury attorneys and law firms over the years, I can confidently say that John and his team stand out for their professionalism, communication, and commitment to their clients.”
Heather Padilla
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Attorney Advertising. This page is general information, not legal advice. Coverage depends on the facts and policy terms. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.