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Uber and Lyft make getting around New Orleans and the rest of Louisiana pretty convenient. But when a rideshare vehicle is involved in an accident, figuring out which insurance policy applies can be a lot less convenient. Unlike a typical car accident, a rideshare crash can involve the driver’s personal auto insurance, insurance maintained for …
You’re riding in an Uber, minding your own business, when suddenly your driver loses control and hits a mailbox. It might not seem as serious as a crash involving another vehicle, but if you’re injured, you may still have a personal injury claim. Can You Have a Claim If No Other Car Was Involved? Potentially, …
Using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft has become a convenient way to travel, but accidents involving these vehicles can create legal and insurance issues that are more complex than a typical car accident. Whether you were a passenger, another driver, a pedestrian, or a cyclist, determining who is responsible for your injuries may require …
At first glance, an Uber or Lyft accident might seem like a regular car accident. A crash happens. Insurance gets involved. Claims get filed. Simple enough. But once people actually start dealing with a rideshare accident, they usually realize pretty quickly: These cases can get complicated fast. That’s because rideshare accidents often involve multiple insurance …
A lot of people assume this: “If the accident involved an Uber, Uber’s insurance will cover everything.” Simple, right? Not exactly. And honestly, this is one of the biggest misunderstandings we see after rideshare accidents. Because Uber’s insurance coverage depends heavily on what the driver was doing at the exact moment of the crash. Whether …
It sounds oddly specific, but it happens more than you’d think. You get dropped off. The ride ends in the app. You grab your bag, step out… And then—an accident happens. Maybe: The Uber driver pulls off too quickly Another car hits you as you’re exiting You’re struck as a pedestrian right after getting out …
You came back from a quick errand…and your car is damaged. No note. No driver in sight. Just a dent, scratches, or worse. Then you find out—it was an Uber. Now what? Don’t worry. Here’s how to handle it step by step (without the legal headache). First—Take a Breath (Then Start Documenting) Before anything else, …
Getting hit by a car is scary enough. But when that car is an Uber or Lyft? Things can get confusing fast. Who’s responsible? Which insurance applies? And what are you actually supposed to do next? Let’s walk through it in plain English. First—Are You Covered If You’re a Pedestrian? Yes. If you were hit by …
Getting into an Uber accident is already stressful. But once you start dealing with insurance, things can get confusing fast, especially in Louisiana. One big reason? Louisiana uses something called comparative fault. Let’s break that down in plain English. What Is Comparative Fault? For accidents on or after January 1, 2026, Louisiana follows a “modified …
So you were in an Uber accident, you reported it, and maybe you even filed a claim. Now what? For a lot of people, this is the part where things feel…unclear. You’re waiting, getting calls, maybe receiving emails, and wondering what’s normal and what’s not. Let’s walk through what actually happens after you file an Uber …
