Injured in a
Rideshare
Accident?
Know your rights.
Clear, practical guidance for anyone hurt in a California rideshare crash — passengers, drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Backed by The Herman Firm.
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- $2M Pedestrian accident settlement
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Rideshare accidents leave California riders, drivers, and bystanders battling a wall of insurance policies, corporate loopholes, and legal grey areas.
When an Uber or Lyft crash happens, multiple insurance policies can come into play: the driver's personal policy, the rideshare company's policy, and sometimes a third party's policy, each one pointing at the others to avoid paying.
The system is designed to delay and deny. Without someone who understands exactly which coverage period applies and who is actually liable, injured people are left to fight alone against well-resourced insurers.
Our mission is to make that maze navigable with clear, practical information and, when you need it, real legal representation.
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Your situation determines your rights under California law.
Passengers
Injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft. Know your coverage and next steps.
- What to do immediately
- Insurance you're entitled to
- When you can sue
- Common injuries
- How compensation works
Drivers
Injured while driving for Uber or Lyft. Understand your rights, gaps, and options.
- Your rights as an independent contractor
- Insurance gaps explained
- Prop 22 impact
- Company liability
- Recovery process
Pedestrians & Cyclists
Hit by a rideshare driver. Multi-party liability and how to claim.
- Identifying the responsible party
- Insurance claim process
- Multi-party liability
- Filing deadlines
- Compensation types
The Prop 22 loophole companies don't want you to know.
Prop 22 classified rideshare drivers in California as independent contractors, limiting their benefits. But here's what the companies won't tell you: Prop 22 does not shield Uber or Lyft from liability claims when their drivers cause accidents.
× Employee Benefits
Prop 22 blocks this classification
✓ Liability Claims
Prop 22 does NOT block this
Three periods. Massive differences.
Understanding when you're covered, and when there's a gap.
Period 1
App Off
Personal insurance only
Uber provides no coverage here
Period 2
App On, No Ride
$50k / $100k / $30k
Uber's contingent liability
Period 3
En Route or Active
$1,000,000 liability
Uber's full company coverage
Period 1
App Off
Personal insurance only
Lyft provides no coverage here
Period 2
App On, No Ride
$50k / $100k / $30k
Lyft's contingent liability
Period 3
En Route or Active
$1,000,000 liability
Lyft's full company coverage
MICHAEL D. HERMAN
Founder, The Herman Firm
Michael D. Herman is a California personal injury attorney with nearly 14 years of experience representing victims of car, truck, and rideshare accidents. He built The Herman Firm to help ordinary people stand up to powerful insurance companies.
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“I didn't think I had a case because of Prop 22. The Herman Firm proved otherwise and got me a fair settlement.”
— David M., Lyft driver
Walnut Creek, CA
The Herman Firm
From accident to compensation in California.
Every step, mapped.
Immediate action
Seek medical care, document the scene, and gather driver and witness information within the first 24 hours.
Medical documentation
Keep every record, receipt, and diagnosis. Medical evidence is the foundation of your claim.
Free consultation
Talk to The Herman Firm. We review your case, identify coverage, and explain your options at no cost.
Investigation
We pull rideshare logs, police reports, insurance policies, and witness statements to build liability.
Negotiation or litigation
We negotiate with insurers. If they refuse fair value, we file a lawsuit and take them to court.
Settlement or verdict
Most cases resolve through settlement. If necessary, we present your case to a jury for a verdict.
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