At Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C., our Berwyn Uber accident lawyers help injured passengers, drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and families pursue compensation after rideshare collisions.
Since 2002, we have represented hardworking people across the Chicago area who need answers they can trust. With more than 75 years of combined experience, we bring careful preparation and practical guidance to every case we accept.
If you were injured in an Uber crash, contact us for a free consultation. Our Berwyn rideshare accident lawyers can identify the insurance coverage that may apply and explain your next steps.
Who Our Berwyn Uber Accident Lawyers Represent
We represent people injured in rideshare crashes involving:
- Uber passengers.
- Drivers and passengers in other vehicles.
- Pedestrians struck by Uber drivers.
- Cyclists hit by Uber vehicles.
- Uber drivers injured by negligent motorists.
- Families pursuing wrongful death claims after fatal crashes.
Our Berwyn car accident lawyers also help when fault is shared between multiple drivers. For example, an Uber driver may have been distracted by the app while another driver was speeding or failed to yield.
Our legal team can sort through the facts and pursue the coverage available under Illinois law.
Who Can Be Held Liable After an Uber Collision?
Liability in an Uber accident depends on how the crash happened and what the Uber driver was doing at that moment.
Rideshare claims also require a close look at insurance coverage as well as fault. Uber drivers are generally treated as independent contractors, but Uber’s insurance may still apply when the driver is logged into the app.
The available coverage can change depending on whether the driver was waiting for a ride request, on the way to pick up a passenger, or actively transporting someone. This is why it’s important to work with a Berwyn personal injury lawyer who has experience handling rideshare cases.
Evidence That Helps Identify Liability and Coverage
To determine who may be responsible, our Berwyn Uber accident attorneys review evidence such as:
- The Uber driver’s actions before the crash.
- Whether the driver was logged into the app.
- Whether a ride had been accepted.
- Whether a passenger was in the vehicle.
- The actions of other drivers involved.
- Available personal, rideshare, and commercial insurance policies.
- Police reports, app records, trip receipts, GPS data, and witness statements.
How Uber’s Insurance May Apply
Insurance coverage in an Uber accident depends heavily on the driver’s app status at the time of the crash. That detail can determine whether the claim goes through the driver’s personal auto policy, Uber’s rideshare coverage, or another available source of insurance.
In general, coverage may work this way:
- App off: If the Uber driver was not logged into the app, the driver’s personal auto insurance is usually the primary coverage.
- App on, no ride accepted: If the driver was logged in and waiting for a ride request, limited rideshare coverage may apply if the personal policy does not cover the crash.
- Ride accepted or passenger in the vehicle: If the driver had accepted a trip or was transporting a passenger, higher rideshare coverage may be available.
This is why trip records are often so valuable. App logs, timestamps, GPS data, pickup details, receipts, and ride confirmations can help show what coverage should apply. They can also help us challenge an insurer that is trying to deny responsibility or push the claim onto another company.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage may also apply, especially if a hit-and-run driver caused the crash or the at-fault driver did not have enough insurance.
We review every available policy, so your claim is not limited to the first insurer that responds.
Actions to Avoid After a Rideshare Accident
After an Uber crash, insurance companies may contact you before you know the full extent of your injuries or which policies apply. A request for a recorded statement, medical authorization, or early settlement may sound routine, but your response can affect how the claim is valued.
Until you have legal guidance, be careful about:
- Giving a recorded statement to any insurance company.
- Signing medical authorizations that allow access to unrelated records.
- Accepting a settlement before your treatment plan and recovery timeline are clear.
- Guessing about speed, distance, app status, or who caused the crash.
- Downplaying symptoms when speaking with doctors or adjusters.
- Missing follow-up appointments or stopping treatment without medical direction.
- Posting about the crash, your injuries, or your activities on social media.
If an insurer contacts you, you do not have to respond immediately. Our team can review the request, explain what the company is asking for, and help you avoid statements or releases that could be used against your claim later.
Damages Available After an Uber Accident
The value of an Uber accident claim depends on your injuries, medical treatment, missed work, future care needs, and how the crash affects your daily life. We document the financial losses and the human impact so the claim reflects more than a list of bills.
Compensation may include the following:
- Emergency medical care
- Hospital stays
- Surgery
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Follow-up appointments
- Prescription medication
- Medical devices
- Lost income
- Reduced earning ability
- Vehicle repair or replacement
- Rental car expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of normal life
- Emotional harm
If the crash caused a death, eligible family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim. We can explain who may bring the claim, what damages may be available, and how Illinois law applies.
Talk With a Berwyn Uber Accident Attorney
Rideshare claims can become frustrating fast because no one wants to be the company responsible for paying. That is where our team can step in.
At Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C., we look at the app status, trip records, available coverage, medical documentation, and fault evidence so the claim is built on facts instead of insurer finger-pointing. We also keep you informed, because you should not have to wonder what is happening with your case.
If you were hurt in an Uber crash, reach out for a free consultation. Choose Charlie, and let our Uber accident lawyers in Berwyn help you understand your options before the insurance companies define the claim for you.
