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Uber & Lyft Accident Lawyers in Plymouth County

Legal Strategies Built Around Your Rideshare Collision

Uber and Lyft accident claims can involve several insurance policies, disputed responsibility, and more than one potentially liable party. Lynch & Owens, P.C. represents passengers, rideshare drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and occupants of other vehicles injured in these collisions.

Attorneys James M. Lynch and Lisa A. Galas have represented hundreds of clients in cases involving tens of millions of dollars. With more than 120 years of combined attorney experience, we provide responsive personal service and develop legal strategies around each client’s goals.

Speak with our rideshare accident attorneys about your collision and potential claim. Call (781) 253-2049 today.

Rideshare Accidents in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

We handle motor vehicle collision matters arising on Plymouth County roads, including Route 3, Route 44, I-495, and Route 24. We also regularly appear in Plymouth District Court and Brockton District Court for matters in the county, giving our attorneys direct familiarity with the local courts where accident-related disputes may be addressed.

Responsibility may extend beyond the person operating the rideshare vehicle. Evaluating a claim requires examining how the crash happened, the driver’s activity in the app, the injured person’s role, and every potentially applicable insurance policy.

Insurance Coverage After an Uber or Lyft Accident

Rideshare insurance coverage in Massachusetts depends heavily on the driver’s app status at the time of the collision. A transportation network company uses a digital platform to connect passengers with drivers. Coverage changes as a driver moves from personal use to waiting for a request and then completing a ride.

The principal rideshare coverage phases are:

  • App Off: The transportation network company has no coverage obligation, and the driver’s personal auto insurance applies.
  • App On, No Ride Accepted: Massachusetts requires minimum liability coverage of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $30,000 for property damage.
  • Ride Accepted or Passenger Aboard: Massachusetts requires at least $1 million in automobile liability coverage per occurrence, per vehicle, together with uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.

Personal Injury Protection is no-fault coverage that pays reasonable medical expenses regardless of who caused the crash, generally up to $8,000. The applicable policy may depend on whether the injured person was a passenger, driver, pedestrian, cyclist, or occupant of another vehicle.

Preserving Evidence After a Plymouth County Rideshare Crash

Evidence can document the driver’s activity, identify the people involved, and establish injuries or damage. Some records are easiest to preserve immediately after the collision.

Important records may include:

  • Police Report: Creates an official record of the collision, involved vehicles, and information available at the scene.
  • Trip Screenshots: Preserve the driver’s identity, trip timing, ride details, and possible app status.
  • Photographs: Capture vehicle damage, roadway conditions, visible injuries, and other evidence that can change.
  • Medical Records and Bills: Document treatment received and expenses associated with accident injuries.

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Who May Be Liable for a Rideshare Collision?

Identifying every potentially liable party requires reviewing how the collision occurred, the driver’s relationship with the rideshare company, and the available coverage. Claims against a rideshare driver and a transportation network company involve distinct legal and insurance questions.

Suing Uber directly can be difficult because rideshare drivers are generally classified as independent contractors rather than employees. A direct claim may be possible if the company negligently approved a driver with a poor track record. The facts determine whether responsibility extends beyond the person driving.

Massachusetts Filing Deadlines & Damage Rules

Massachusetts generally allows three years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit under M.G.L. c. 260, § 2A. The crash date starts the statute of limitations. Waiting can also make photographs, witness information, trip records, and other evidence harder to secure.

Pain and suffering damages in a Massachusetts motor vehicle case generally require medical expenses exceeding $2,000 under M.G.L. c. 231, § 6D. Whether a claim meets this requirement depends on the medical documentation and circumstances of the injuries.

Comparative Negligence in Massachusetts Rideshare Cases

Massachusetts applies modified comparative negligence, which measures each party’s share of responsibility. An injured person may be barred from recovering damages when found more than 50% at fault. When fault is 50% or less, the assigned percentage can reduce the recovery.

Passenger status doesn’t automatically establish liability or guarantee compensation. Collision evidence, witness accounts, vehicle damage, and rideshare trip records can affect how responsibility is evaluated.

Evaluating an Uber or Lyft Accident Claim

We evaluate rideshare cases involving overlapping policies, contested fault, and multiple potentially responsible parties. An initial discussion can organize the crash facts, available records, injuries, insurance communications, and legal issues that may shape the claim.

Our attorneys provide personal attention and prepare legal strategies around each client’s goals. Before retaining counsel, an injured person should receive direct answers about legal fees. A written fee agreement identifies the financial terms of representation.

Discuss Your Plymouth County Rideshare Accident

We represent clients in Uber and Lyft accident matters throughout Massachusetts, including Plymouth County. Contact us through our contact form to discuss the collision, your injuries, and any communication you have received from an insurer.

Call (781) 253-2049 to discuss your claim with our Uber and Lyft accident lawyers.

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