Were you injured in a rideshare accident in Deerfield Beach?

At Warner & Fitzmartin Personal Injury Lawyers, we are rideshare accident lawyers with a 5.0 rating across more than 195 client reviews.

If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft crash, our Deerfield Beach, FL rideshare accident lawyer can identify each responsible party and pursue the insurance coverage that applies to your claim. We collect the trip records, crash report, and medical documentation that support each part of the claim.

Warner & Fitzmartin Personal Injury Lawyers represents injured passengers, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians from its office in Lake Worth. We accept rideshare cases on a contingency fee. Call or write to our office for a free case review.

Rideshare Accident Lawyer Deerfield Beach, FL

A rideshare accident lawyer represents people injured in crashes involving Uber or Lyft vehicles. That includes passengers, occupants of other vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. The work involves proving fault, documenting losses, and pursuing each insurance policy that may cover the crash.

Nationwide, 3,275 people were killed and an estimated 324,819 were injured in crashes involving distracted drivers in 2023, according to NHTSA research. Rideshare drivers accept trips and follow navigation on a phone app while driving. That makes distracted driving a recurring issue in these claims. Our Deerfield Beach rideshare accident attorney obtains phone and app records early.

Types of Rideshare Accident Cases We Handle in Deerfield Beach

Rideshare vehicles pick up and drop off passengers throughout Deerfield Beach, from the train station on Hillsboro Boulevard to the public beach. Our rideshare accident attorneys handle claims for everyone injured in these crashes. Each collision type below calls for different records and a different line of investigation.

  • Rideshare passenger injuries. Passengers injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft may have a claim against the rideshare driver, another motorist, or both. We obtain the trip record from the app to confirm that the ride was active at the time of the crash.
  • Car accidents. A collision between a rideshare vehicle and another car raises the same fault questions as any crash. More insurance policies may be involved. We identify each one before valuing the claim.
  • Bicycle accidents. Rideshare drivers who stop, turn, or open doors along the curb create hazards for cyclists in bike lanes. The claim may proceed against the driver and the rideshare coverage that applies.
  • Pedestrian injuries. Passengers and bystanders can be struck at pickup and drop-off points, where drivers may be looking at the app rather than the road. NHTSA reported that 621 pedestrians, cyclists, and other people outside vehicles were killed in distraction-affected crashes in 2022, as noted in its 2022 fatality release.
  • Distracted driving crashes. Drivers accept trips, confirm pickups, and follow navigation on a phone. Phone records and app data can show what the driver was looking at in the moments before the collision.
  • Multi-vehicle crashes. When several vehicles are involved, fault may be shared among multiple drivers. Scene diagrams, vehicle damage, and witness accounts establish each driver’s share.
  • Crashes before or after a trip. A driver can cause a collision while waiting for a ride request or heading to a pickup. The driver’s status in the app at that moment is part of the insurance analysis. We request those records at the outset.

Why Choose Warner & Fitzmartin Personal Injury Lawyers as My Rideshare Accident Lawyer in Deerfield Beach, FL?

Our attorneys practice in the South Florida courts where rideshare claims from Deerfield Beach are filed and resolved. Their standing in the local legal community reflects years of work in those courts.

Leadership in the Local Legal Community

Elissa Fitzmartin received the South Palm Beach County Bar Association’s President’s Award and was installed as a director of the association. She is a past president of its Young Lawyers Section and a member of the Palm Beach County Justice Association. The Boca Raton Observer has recognized her as a Top Lawyer.

Aaron Warner was born and raised in South Florida and represents clients in the community where he grew up. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Florida Trend has named him to its Legal Elite.

Our personal injury lawyer in Deerfield Beach, FL pursues each rideshare claim against every responsible driver and insurer.

Recorded Results in Vehicle Collision Cases

Our attorneys have secured millions of dollars recovered for injured clients. Vehicle collision results include:

  • $250,000 recovered after a vehicle collision at a hotel
  • $235,000 in a car accident claim
  • $200,000 for a husband and wife injured in the same car crash
  • $170,000 in a car crash claim

Results depend on the facts of each case and do not guarantee a similar outcome. Rideshare clients owe no attorney fees unless the claim produces compensation.

What Is Important to Understand About a Rideshare Accident Case?

What Is the Rideshare Accident Case Timeline?

Our rideshare accident lawyers generally move a claim through five stages. The pace depends on the injuries, the number of insurers, and whether fault is disputed.

  • Investigation. We request the crash report, preserve the trip data, and locate witnesses and video.
  • Treatment. Medical care continues. Records and bills are gathered as they are generated.
  • Claims and demand. We notify each insurer and submit a demand supported by medical and wage documentation.
  • Negotiation or litigation. If negotiation fails, we file suit before the two-year deadline runs. Discovery and depositions follow.
  • Resolution. Most cases resolve by settlement or mediation. Some proceed to trial.

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Rideshare Accident Cases

The driver whose negligence caused the crash is responsible for the resulting harm, whether or not that driver was working for Uber or Lyft. Fault may be divided among several drivers under section 768.81. Each is responsible in proportion to his or her share. A passenger ordinarily bears no fault for the crash. When a rideshare driver and another motorist both contributed, the passenger may pursue both drivers in the same claim. A driver, cyclist, or pedestrian found more than 50 percent at fault for his or her own harm recovers nothing.

Recoverable damages include medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and damage to a vehicle or bicycle. Lost wages cover time missed for medical appointments as well as time away from work during recovery. Future losses are calculated from medical opinions about the care each injury will require. Noneconomic damages compensate for pain, anxiety, and the loss of activities the client once enjoyed.

Determining which insurer pays is often the most contested part of a rideshare claim. A driver’s personal auto policy may contain coverage exclusions for rideshare activity. For that reason, we obtain every policy before we value the claim.

Most Dangerous Locations for Rideshare Accidents in Deerfield Beach

Rideshare drivers stop most often where trips begin and end. Those locations combine curbside stops, passengers stepping into traffic, and drivers checking the app for the next request.

Streets

  • West Hillsboro Boulevard at the train station. The Amtrak and Tri-Rail station at 1300 West Hillsboro Boulevard generates steady pickups and drop-offs. Vehicles enter and leave its lots across busy travel lanes.
  • Southeast 21st Avenue at the beach. Hillsboro Boulevard ends at the beach, where Southeast 21st Avenue provides beach parking. Passengers are often dropped off here beside moving traffic.

Highways

  • State Road A1A. Rideshare drivers stop at the curb along the beachfront route to load and unload passengers while through traffic continues past them.
  • Interstate 95 at Hillsboro Boulevard. This interchange feeds traffic toward the train station and the North Regional Courthouse. Drivers merging off the interstate meet vehicles slowing for pickups.

What Are Important Aspects of a Rideshare Accident Case?

Five issues control most claims our rideshare accident attorneys handle. Each one affects the timing and the value of the recovery.

  • Florida sets a two-year deadline for negligence lawsuits in Florida Statutes § 95.11.
  • Medical records must connect each injury to the crash, especially when a passenger was jolted without a direct impact.
  • Trip data from the app shows whether the driver was waiting for a request, heading to a pickup, or carrying a passenger.
  • Evidence of phone use often determines fault in a rideshare crash.
  • Every insurer involved must receive prompt notice of the claim.

What Should You Bring to Your Rideshare Accident Consultation?

Rideshare claims rely on digital records as much as paper ones. Bring the following items and any consultation questions you want answered.

  • Screenshots of the trip receipt and driver details from the Uber or Lyft app
  • The crash report number, or the report itself
  • Photos showing both vehicles, the crash scene, and your injuries
  • Medical bills, treatment records, and letters from any insurer

We review the records with you, identify the parties who may be responsible, and explain how we would proceed with the claim. If records are missing, we tell you which ones we can obtain on your behalf. The meeting is free and confidential.

Reach Out to Warner & Fitzmartin Personal Injury Lawyers to Schedule a Consultation

Our Deerfield Beach rideshare accident attorney can explain which insurance policies may cover your losses and what your claim will require. Warner & Fitzmartin Personal Injury Lawyers accepts Uber and Lyft cases on a contingency fee. Our fee comes only from a recovery. Calls are answered 24/7. Contact us to discuss your claim.