Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have changed how we travel. They’re fast, convenient, and seemingly safe—but when something goes wrong, they can turn your life upside down. If you’ve been injured in a rideshare accident, you’re not just dealing with a fender bender. You’re up against billion-dollar corporations, complex insurance policies, and evidence that can disappear in days. And every moment you wait to contact an attorney puts your health, your rights, and your financial future at risk.
Here’s why you need to act immediately—and why only an experienced injury lawyer can protect you.
1. Multiple Insurance Policies Can Make or Break Your Claim
Unlike typical car crashes, rideshare accidents often involve overlapping insurance policies. Depending on the driver’s status at the time of the crash (waiting for a fare, en route, or carrying a passenger), Uber or Lyft may provide up to $1 million in coverage. But if the driver was offline or in a gray area, your recovery may depend on the driver’s personal insurance—or even your own.
Without legal help, it’s nearly impossible to figure out:
- Whose insurance applies
- How much coverage is available
- Whether exclusions or delays will be used to deny your claim
Rideshare companies have teams of lawyers and adjusters trained to reduce payouts. You need someone just as aggressive in your corner to fight for every dollar you’re owed.
2. Key Evidence Can Vanish Within Days
Uber and Lyft vehicles are essentially rolling surveillance hubs—many drivers use dashcams, and the apps track location, speed, trip status, and timing down to the second. But here’s the catch: you won’t get access to this data unless your lawyer demands it immediately.
Without fast legal intervention, critical evidence like:
- App trip logs
- Dashcam footage
- GPS data
- Texts between driver and passenger
- Witness information
can disappear—or be quietly deleted. These digital breadcrumbs often prove who was at fault, how fast the vehicle was going, and whether the driver was distracted. Delay even a few days, and you may never get the full picture.
3. You Could Be Suing More Than Just the Driver
Many injured rideshare passengers or pedestrians assume they’re only dealing with one driver. But that’s rarely the case. Depending on the facts, you may be able to sue:
- The rideshare company (for negligent hiring or retention)
- A third-party driver (in multi-vehicle crashes)
- A bar or restaurant (under Illinois’ dram shop law)
- An auto manufacturer (for a mechanical failure)
- A municipality (for poor road design or maintenance)
An experienced injury attorney will uncover every liable party and pursue every available source of compensation. This isn’t just about justice—it’s about making sure your medical bills, wage loss, and pain and suffering are fully accounted for.
4. Rideshare Accidents Often Cause Serious, Long-Term Injuries
The average Uber or Lyft trip happens in urban traffic, where speeds are variable and impacts unpredictable. When crashes happen, they often result in:
- Neck and back injuries (from sudden stops)
- Head trauma (especially if you weren’t wearing a seatbelt)
- Broken bones or dislocations
- Emotional trauma (especially for rideshare passengers who had no control)
These aren’t minor injuries—and insurance companies will do everything possible to claim they are. They’ll pressure you into early settlements before you’ve even finished treatment. Don’t fall for it.
A lawyer knows how to document the full scope of your injuries and demand a settlement that reflects not just your past bills—but your future limitations and suffering.
5. Injury Lawyers Work on Contingency—You Don’t Pay Unless You Win
The biggest excuse people give for not calling a lawyer? “I can’t afford one.”
Here’s the truth: injury lawyers don’t get paid unless you do. There are no upfront fees. No hourly charges. No retainers. If we take your case, we only get paid if we secure a settlement or win at trial.
And statistically, hiring a lawyer results in 3.5 times higher settlements than going it alone. That’s not a guess—it’s backed by insurance industry data.
6. Every Day You Wait Helps the Insurance Company, Not You
The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to:
- Track down witnesses
- Secure video evidence
- Get clean medical documentation
- Prevent the other side from spinning their version of the crash
Meanwhile, Uber and Lyft’s insurance teams are already working behind the scenes—minimizing your injuries, suggesting shared fault, and preparing lowball offers.
By the time you realize what your case is really worth, you may have already signed away your rights. Don’t let that happen.
Contact Fabbrini Law Group—Before It’s Too Late
If you’ve been injured in a rideshare accident in Illinois, the clock is ticking. Your pain is real. Your medical bills are piling up. And the other side is already working to limit what you recover.
At Fabbrini Law Group, we know how to stand up to rideshare companies, dissect complex insurance policies, and uncover the truth behind the crash. We’ve recovered millions for injured clients—and we’re ready to fight for you.
📍Call us now at (312) 494-3131
📍Or visit www.WindyCityLawFirm.com
Your consultation is 100% free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Don’t wait another day. The evidence is slipping away, and your claim is losing value with every passing hour. Let’s protect your future—starting today.